Concrete Pumping in Garland, TX
Garland Elite Concrete provides concrete pumping in Garland, Texas, for slabs, foundations, driveways and commercial pours where the ready-mix truck can't reach the forms. The City is building a youth and recreation soccer complex and mixed-use district at Holford Road and the President George Bush Turnpike, with eight soccer fields and infrastructure for future commercial development.
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Boom pumps and line pumps
Pumping concrete through pipelines reached the United States in Milwaukee in 1933, according to the American Concrete Institute (ACI). CONEXPO-CON/AGG's guide to choosing a concrete pump sorts today's pumps by the size of the job: truck-mounted pumps for high-volume work such as high-rise construction, and trailer-mounted line pumps for low- to mid-volume work.
Boom trucks
A boom truck unfolds a boom of three or four sections from a low unfolding height of about 16 feet. Because of its reach, it often stays in the same place for the entire pour while ready-mix trucks unload into its hopper.
Line pumps
Line pumps are portable units, suited to driveways, slabs and short distances, while boom pumps handle multi-story pours and large foundations. Slab work is covered on our concrete slabs page.
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Planning a pumped pour
Tight sites and reach
ACI's pumping guide (ACI 304.2R-17) says pumping is useful when space for construction equipment is limited, and that it frees up cranes and hoists. For a boom truck, CONEXPO-CON/AGG says the distance from where the ready-mix trucks park to the pour decides the size of the boom.
Pipe, distance and mix
The same ACI guide says pipe diameter, the pumping distance both vertically and horizontally, and the characteristics of the concrete mix all affect how a pump performs.
On larger jobs, Garland Elite Concrete handles the pour as part of the wider site work, from commercial concrete paving and slabs to tilt-wall construction.
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(945) 441-5958Pumping in North Texas heat
Time in the truck
Once concrete is mixed, the driver has about 90 minutes, or 300 rotations of the truck's barrel, to deliver the load before it starts to set. In hot weather, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) advises against adding water to concrete more than 1½ hours old, and says to keep curing for at least 3 days.
Summer temperatures
DFW averages 20 days a year at 100°F or more (1991-2020 normals); on average the first comes July 1 and the last August 27. The American Concrete Institute limits concrete to 95°F when it's discharged from the truck, and its pumping guide lists air temperature among the conditions that affect pumping.
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(945) 441-5958Concrete pumping cost
In 2026 figures, concrete pumping averages $1,200, with most homeowners spending $800 to $1,800 on a standard residential project. Pumps are billed by the hour with a minimum charge, and the rate depends on the type of pump.
These are national averages, not prices from Garland Elite Concrete. The estimate is free and based on your pour.
- Boom pump, per hour
- $200–$250
- Boom pump minimum
- $800–$1,000
- Line pump, per hour
- $150–$200
- Line pump minimum
- $400–$600
2026 figures. Averages, not a quote.
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(945) 441-5958Questions about hiring a concrete pump
How far can a concrete pump push concrete?
It depends on the boom. Longer, five-part booms can reach up or out more than 200 feet. Schwing's S 36 X RaZor reaches 115 feet 3 inches up and 100 feet 5 inches out, and its S 51 SX reaches 164 feet 5 inches up and 147 feet 4 inches out. At the small end, Putzmeister's truck-mounted booms start at the 20Z-Meter, which reaches 63 feet 10 inches up and 53 feet 11 inches out.
How much does it cost per hour to use a concrete boom pump?
Rates for 2026 vary with the job: a 75' to 105' boom truck for larger pours runs $140 to $190 per hour, and boom pumps for elevated or hard-to-reach pours $200 to $500 per hour. The price box above shows another set of hourly rates. All are national averages.
How much does it cost to hire a concrete pump per day?
Pumps are usually priced by the hour, with a minimum. Most pumps require a minimum rental of 2 to 4 hours, a 75' to 105' boom truck typically has a 4- to 5-hour minimum, and pumping with a boom truck adds at least 1 hour for setup and 1 hour for cleanup.
How fast can a concrete pump place concrete?
Trailer-mounted pumps can move 15 cubic yards an hour, while a boom truck can run 70 to 90. At the top of the range, ACI says pumps are available with maximum theoretical outputs of over 250 cubic yards an hour.
Can a concrete pump place grout or shotcrete?
Line pumps can. They pump not only structural concrete but also grout, wet screeds, mortar, shotcrete, foamed concrete and sludge, and some hydraulically driven models have pumped structural concrete at more than 150 cubic yards an hour.
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Garland Elite Concrete answers calls and estimate requests 24/7 for concrete pumping in Garland and nearby towns, from backyard slabs to commercial pours. Tell us the size of the pour and how far it is from the street.