Concrete pump hire in London usually costs between £90 and £150 per hour for a line pump. However, most companies do not charge by a single hour. Instead, they set a minimum call-out of 2 to 3 hours, which works out to roughly £300 to £450 for a half day.
Boom pump hire sits higher, typically £450 to £800 or more per day depending on the boom length. At Easypump Concrete Ltd, we provide concrete pump hire across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Northampton, and this guide breaks down exactly what you should expect to pay in 2026.
Average Concrete Pump Hire Prices in London
Before comparing quotes, it helps to see the typical price bands side by side. These figures reflect what most operators in London and the surrounding counties currently charge.
| Pump Type | Hourly Rate | Half Day (4 hrs) | Full Day (8 hrs) |
| Line pump | £90 – £150 | £300 – £450 | £450 – £600 |
| Boom pump (small) | £120 – £180 | £400 – £600 | £600 – £800 |
| Boom pump (large) | £150 – £250 | £550 – £750 | £800 – £1,200+ |
The pump has to travel to your site, set up, pump, wash out and travel back. That is why almost every company prices jobs on minimum hire periods rather than a pure hourly rate.
For most domestic jobs like extensions, driveways and garden slabs, a line pump on a half-day hire covers the pour comfortably. Easypump Concrete Ltd also offers a price match guarantee, so if you find a genuine like-for-like quote cheaper, we will match it.
Line Pump vs Boom Pump: Which One Changes Your Cost?
The single biggest factor in your final price is the type of pump your job needs. Picking the wrong one is the most common way customers overspend on a pour.
A line pump pushes concrete through flexible pipes laid along the ground. It is the cheaper option and handles most domestic work in London, including rear extensions, basement slabs, footings and floors, even when access runs through a hallway or narrow alley.
A boom pump uses a hydraulic arm to place concrete from above, reaching over houses, fences and scaffolding. It costs more per day, but on larger commercial pours it often works out cheaper overall because it places concrete much faster. Our team at Easypump Concrete Ltd reviews your site photos before quoting and recommends the smaller pump whenever it will do the job properly.
6 Factors That Affect Concrete Pump Hire Cost in London
Every quote is built from the same handful of variables. Knowing them explains why two jobs on the same street can be priced very differently.
- Pump type and boom length. Line pumps sit at the lower end, while boom pump prices rise with reach. A 42 metre boom costs considerably more than a 24 metre one.
- Hire duration and minimum charges. Most London operators set a 2 to 3 hour minimum, and finishing early rarely reduces the bill.
- Pipeline length. Standard hire usually includes 30 to 50 metres of pipe. Long runs to a rear garden can add £2 to £5 per extra metre.
- Site access. Narrow streets, red routes, parking suspensions and permits all feed into the price, especially in central London.
- Concrete volume. Bigger pours push you from half-day into full-day pricing, while very small pours still carry the minimum hire charge.
- Day and timing. Weekend pours, early starts and same-day bookings often carry a premium, so a pre-booked weekday slot is the cheapest route.
None of these factors work in isolation. A small pour with terrible access can cost more than a large pour with easy access, which is why Easypump Concrete Ltd always asks for site details before giving a firm number.
Hidden Costs to Watch Out For
The headline hourly rate is only part of the story. Many customers compare two quotes, pick the cheaper one, and then find the invoice loaded with extras that were never mentioned upfront.
When comparing concrete pumping quotes in London, ask each company specifically about these charges:
- Wash-out fees. The pump must be cleaned after every pour, and some firms add £50 to £100 for this. Confirm where the wash-out water and waste concrete will go.
- Extra pipeline metres. Anything beyond the included pipe length is chargeable, so measure your run before booking.
- Waiting time. If your concrete arrives late or the site is not ready, operators charge waiting time at the standard hourly rate.
- Cancellation fees. Cancelling within 24 hours commonly costs a part or full call-out fee.
- Fuel and ULEZ surcharges. Some companies add these separately rather than building them into the quote.
At Easypump Concrete Ltd we quote upfront with everything itemised, so the price you agree is the price you pay. A cheap headline rate with four surcharges added later is not a saving.
Does Hiring a Pump Actually Save Money?
For most pours over 2 to 3 cubic metres, or any pour with awkward access, yes. Concrete pump hire usually saves money once you count labour and time honestly rather than just looking at the hire fee.
Take a typical 6 cubic metre driveway pour in North London. Moving that volume by wheelbarrow needs 3 to 4 labourers working for hours while the concrete sits in the truck, racking up waiting charges and slowly going off before it is even placed.
The same pour with a line pump is finished in under an hour with one or two people levelling as it flows. You pay for the pump, but you save on labour, avoid truck waiting fees and get a cleaner, more accurate placement. On tight London sites where barrowing means carrying concrete through the house, pumping is the only sensible option.
How to Get an Accurate Quote for Your Pour
The fastest way to get a firm price is to give the pump company the full picture upfront. Vague enquiries get vague estimates, and vague estimates are where surprise charges hide.
When you contact Easypump Concrete Ltd, have this information ready:
- Your postcode and full site address
- Estimated concrete volume in cubic metres
- Photos or a short video of the access route
- The type of pour, such as slab, footings or floor
- Your preferred date and time
- Whether you need concrete supplied as well as pumped
That last point matters more than most people realise. Ordering ready mix concrete and pump hire from two separate companies means two sets of minimum charges and two schedules that must line up perfectly on the day.
Easypump Concrete Ltd supplies ready mix and onsite mixed concrete along with the pump and a trained operator, giving you one point of contact and one coordinated arrival. Morning slots book up first, especially in summer, though we can often cover short notice and next-day bookings across Hatfield, London and nearby areas.
Getting the Best Value on Your London Concrete Pour
Expect to pay £90 to £150 per hour for line pump hire in London with a 2 to 3 hour minimum, and £450 to £800 or more per day for a boom pump. Your final cost comes down to pump type, hire duration, pipeline length and site access.
The simplest way to keep the total down is to book the right pump for the job, prepare your site so pumping starts the moment the truck arrives, and combine concrete supply with pump hire from one company. Easypump Concrete Ltd covers London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Northampton with trained operators, clean working and a price match guarantee. Call 01582 550287 or email admin@easypump.co.uk today for a clear, no-obligation quote.