How to Order a Concrete Pump

The Conco Companies have pumps located in Northern California (925) 687-6040, Southern California (909) 350-0503, and Washington (425) 282-6378. Feel free to give us a call for more information.

If ordering a boom pump

Are there overhead obstructions?
- Power lines (min. 20ft clearance)
- Trees
- Low clearance bridges/buildings (need 13’ 6” clearance)
What size boom do you need?
Is there safe access for the truck to get into the jobsite?
The customer assumes all liability and charges for any damages and removal of the pump if it becomes stuck
Is there a flat area with stable ground to set the pump up on with enough space to accommodate the outriggers?
If setting up next to a footing or depression, know the 1 : 1 Rule. For every foot drop, set the pump outrigger back one foot (example: when setting up next to a 4’ deep footing, have the outrigger sitting no closer than 4’ from the footing)
The pump cannot setup outside of 3 degrees from level

If ordering a trailer pump

What is the farthest distance of the pour from where the concrete delivery truck can sit?
The pipe is rigid except for the last few hoses. Do you need any elbows or special pipe?

What we need to know

Your company’s name
Jobsite Address
Type of concrete being placed (this will determine the pump and system size)
Concrete Supplier
Concrete Yardage
Concrete Delivery Time (note: pumps need a minimum of ½ hour setup time. Large pumps, difficult setups and system jobs require additional setup time)
Phone number of person ordering pump, jobsite contact, and anyone else we can communicate with to complete the job
Do you have a place to prime the pump? (A slurry mix is used and is typically done outside of the pour)
Do you have a place to wash out the pump at the end of the day?
Have you allowed enough time to setup system?
Have you scheduled enough manpower to setup, handle and breakdown system?
Have you ordered a line pump mix?

What you need to know about our business

Operators need 10 hours off between shifts to drive a pump. Give us advanced notice when scheduling a pump during off hours
Operators cannot drive back in the yard if they have worked more than 16 hours (less for interstate). If you know a pour will be a long pour or is far from our yard, let us know so that we can make arrangements
The sooner you order a pump, the more likely we can accommodate sending a specific size pump or operator