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Ready-Mix Concrete Delivery: Costs and How to Order

Ready-mix costs about $160 to $195 per cubic yard (Concrete Network, 2026). Orders under 10 yards usually pay a short-load charge, which Fixr puts at $15 to $17 per yard. Here is how to order and what to ask.

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On this page
  1. What delivery costs
  2. How to order
  3. Questions to ask the supplier
  4. Small jobs: bags may be cheaper
  5. FAQ
  6. Sources

    Prices are US national ranges from published sources, checked September 23, 2026. Where the numbers come from.

    What delivery costs

    ItemPriceSource
    Ready-mix, per cubic yard$160–$195 (2025 average $179.95)Concrete Network, Jul 2026 [1]
    Concrete only, without delivery$125–$133 per yardFixr, Jan 2025 [2]
    Short-load charge$15–$17 per yard, under 10 yardsFixr [2]
    Short-load fee$40–$60 per yard below a full truckHomeGuide [3]
    Standard 3,000 PSI ready-mix$120–$165 per yard, about $140 averageAngi [4]

    Concrete Network notes that some supplier quotes include delivery or short-load fees and some don’t. Always compare the total for your order, not the headline price per yard.

    How to order

    1. Work out the volume. Use the calculator above or the cubic yard calculator. Measure the actual forms, not the plan.
    2. Add extra. Running short mid-pour is the expensive mistake. The calculator adds 10% by default.
    3. Call two or three local suppliers. Ask the questions below and get the total in writing.
    4. Book the date and have the site, forms, base and crew ready before the truck arrives.

    Questions to ask the supplier

    • What is the price per yard for the mix I need, and what strength (PSI) is it?
    • Is delivery included? Is there a fuel or environmental charge?
    • What is your minimum order, and what is the short-load fee below it?
    • How much unloading time is included, and what do you charge for extra time?
    • Are there charges for Saturday delivery, or for hot or cold weather additives?
    • Can the truck reach the pour, or do I need a pump or a buggy?

    Small jobs: bags may be cheaper

    At The Home Depot’s $5.93–$6.47 per 80 lb bag, one yard in bags costs about $267–$291. That’s more than a yard of ready-mix, but short-load and delivery fees can reverse it on a one or two yard job. See bagged concrete prices.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the minimum order for ready-mix concrete?

    It depends on the supplier, so ask. Fixr notes that short-load pricing typically applies to 1 to 5 yard jobs and to everything under 10 yards.

    How much does concrete delivery cost?

    Concrete Network puts ready-mix at $160–$195 per yard and notes that some quotes include delivery or short-load fees and some don't. Small orders add a short-load charge: $15–$17 per yard according to Fixr, or $40–$60 per yard according to HomeGuide.

    What PSI concrete should I order?

    Your contractor, plans or local code decide. Angi's price benchmark is for 3,000 PSI residential concrete, and Fixr lists 2,500 to 5,000 PSI mixes from $150 to $210 per yard.

    Sources

    1. Concrete Network, Concrete prices, updated 2026-07-14. Checked September 23, 2026.
    2. Fixr, Concrete delivery cost, updated 2025-01-31. Checked September 23, 2026.
    3. HomeGuide, Concrete prices. Figure as shown in the page's search listing; checked September 23, 2026.
    4. Angi, How much does it cost to deliver concrete?. Figure as shown in the page's search listing; checked September 23, 2026.