Phoenix Metro Area Concrete Costs & Ready-Mix Company Guide
We have a job coming up, so I decided to do some shopping and reach out to every Ready-Mix company serving the Phoenix Valley area to gather as much information as possible about ordering concrete.
I couldn’t reach them all, and I’m sure there are others out there that I missed, but I was able to connect with most of the key providers in the area.
After gathering this data, I wanted to share my findings here to help streamline the process for anyone ordering concrete.
Pricing Breakdown: How Much Does Concrete Cost in the Phoenix Metro Area
We check prices with Ready-Mix companies from time to time, and there’s always some fluctuation due to factors like fuel costs and demand.
So keep in mind that the following prices are general figures and subject to change, but overall it should paint a fairly accurate picture of the cost of having concrete delivered to your job.
There isn't an easy, straightforward process for obtaining prices and company policies, so I had to contact each ready-mix concrete company here in Arizona one by one and see what I could find out... not always as easy as it should be.
The numbers I gathered are based on our upcoming concrete job, so there will be some variability—your costs will differ depending on your project’s specifics.
Since pricing depends on various factors—and to be fair to the companies—I’ll provide only the averages based on my findings.
These numbers are mostly based on a standard 3,000 psi concrete mix. Higher psi mixes cost more, but usually only by about $5 to $12 per yard.
The average price of concrete per cubic yard in the Phoenix, Arizona area (as of October 2024) is: $161.38
With quotes ranging from a low of $148 to a high of $178 per yard.
I noticed that companies with lower per-yard prices often had higher additional costs, like fuel surcharges and environmental fees, which tend to balance out the total costs across providers.
In most cases, you’ll also need to pay per-truck fees, along with substantial delivery fees for short loads (which is typically 5 yards or less).
Average additional fees per short load order: $191.67
Based on my research, short load fees range from $50 to $300 per order.
Average additional fees for orders of 6 yards or more: $63.33
Keep in mind that taxes will be added on top of these charges, and there may be other fees as well depending on the company.
For example, pouring on the weekends or outside of their normal business hours can cost more.
And some companies have penalty policies, for instance, some may charge you extra for keeping the truck driver on-site for longer than a specified time, or an additional fee if they have to return back to the plant with a lot of extra material to deal with.
Listings of Ready-Mix Concrete Suppliers in the Arizona Valley
We have no affiliations or partnerships with the companies listed below; this information is purely based on independent research.
All contact details are pulled from publicly available sources. In most cases, the numbers provided will connect you directly to their dispatch department.
There might be some missing companies that belong on this list because I either couldn't find them, or I wasn't able to get a hold of them yet to verify them and get the info I needed.
Companies listed in alphabetical order
Arizona Metro Mix
Website: https://azmetromix.com/
Phone: (480) 882-9984
Arizona Metro Mix operates four plants in the Valley—three on the west side and one in Queen Creek to supply the East Valley—with a fifth plant opening soon in Casa Grande.
A short load fee applies to orders of 6 yards or less, with fees varying based on the amount ordered.
Arizona Ready Mix Concrete
Website: https://www.azreadymixconcrete.com/
Phone: (480) 827-0198
With a long history in the Valley, Arizona Ready Mix Concrete is centrally located to serve valley wide.
Short loads are considered any order under 5 yards and are subject to an additional charge of around $150 to $200. There is also an $80 fee per truck load for fuel and environmental charges.
Baja Ready Mix Concrete
Website: https://bajareadymix.com/
Phone: 602-503-9391
Baja Ready Mix operates a batch plant near central Phoenix.
Short load fees apply for orders under 6 yards, ranging from $50 to $200. There is also a $30 fee per truck load.
CalPortland
Website: https://www.calportland.com/
Phone: 602-817-6929
CalPortland has multiple plants throughout the Valley, with additional locations in California and Portland, as the name suggests.
I wasn't able to get a full price quote, but if you are opening an account with them they are likely easy to work with and they offer coverage all across the area.
CEMEX
Website: https://www.cemexusa.com/
Phone: 602-416-2652
CEMEX operates approximately 10 plants in the Valley and additional locations across Arizona, making them a major provider of ready-mix concrete in the region.
Although I encountered some challenges with customer service on this occasion, they are competitive with other local providers based on past experience.
Core Ready Mix
Website: https://corereadymix.com/
Phone: (480) 503-CORE
Core Ready Mix only does mixes of 3,000 psi and higher. They have a plant in the Northwest Valley and a few in the East Valley.
Orders of 5 yards or less have a short load fee of $300. And there is a $35 delivery fee per truck to cover fuel and environmental charges.
Desert Ready Mix
Website: https://www.desertrm.com/
Phone: 480-568-7400
Desert Ready Mix has locations across the Valley to ensure area-wide coverage. Account setup requires an in-person visit to their office.
A $100 fee applies for orders of 5 yards or less.
GFT Ready Mix
Website: https://gftmix.com/
Phone: (602) 269-9206
GFT operates four batch plants serving both the west and east sides of the Valley.
There is a $15 environmental fee per truck.
Mobile Mix AZ
Website: https://mobilemixaz.com/
Phone: 480.940.7540
Mobile Mix AZ is partnered with Home Depot, so orders can be placed directly through them or at a Home Depot location in the Valley.
This service provides mobile-mixed concrete at the job site, allowing slump, psi, and other specifications to be customized on-site.
Delivery fees are $40 for orders of 6 yards or more and $200 for orders of 5 yards or less.
Rock Solid Concrete
Website: https://www.rocksolidconcrete.com/
Phone: (480) 496-5611
Rock Solid operates multiple plants across the Valley.
A short load fee of $200 applies for orders under 5 yards. There are no return or cancellation fees.
While I’ve tried to be as accurate as possible, I can’t guarantee each company's specific policies. There’s always a chance I may have misunderstood something or received incorrect information, so please reach out to the ready-mix company directly for clarification on any details.
I've provided average costs to give you a general idea, but you'll need to contact the company with your specific requirements to get an accurate quote for your concrete job.
Be sure to call a day or two in advance to set up your order, although many of these companies can often accommodate same-day requests.
I hope this resource helps point you in the right direction!