Some pours need more than a boom pump can give. Tall buildings, deep basements, rear-garden extensions, and rural sites with no truck access all share the same problem: the concrete has to travel further than a boom arm can reach.
At Easypump Concrete Ltd, we run pump and ready mix jobs every week across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Northampton. This guide walks through what a static pump is, where it works best, and what it costs.
What Is a Static Concrete Pump
A static concrete pump (also called a line pump) sits in a fixed position on site. Concrete is pumped through a pipeline made of steel and rubber sections that run from the pump to the pour area.
Key features of a static pump:
- Fixed position on site with pipeline running to the pour point
- Connects through steel and rubber pipework sections
- Pumps both vertically and horizontally
- Powered by a diesel or electric motor
- Typical reach up to 300m horizontal and 100m or more vertical
Unlike a boom pump, a static pump uses pipe instead of a hydraulic arm. That makes it slower to set up but far more flexible on where the concrete can go.
Why Static Concrete Pump Hire Suits High Rise Projects
Boom pumps hit a wall on tall buildings. Most boom arms top out around 50 to 60 metres. For anything taller, the concrete has to climb through a fixed pipeline strapped to the building.
Why a static pump works for high rise:
- Pumps concrete to upper floors without needing a crane and skip
- Pipeline can be fixed to scaffolding, lift shafts, or core walls
- Provides continuous flow for slabs, columns, and shear walls
- Less site disruption than crane-and-bucket methods
- Works on sites where overhead boom access is blocked
For multi-storey apartments, office blocks, and infrastructure work, the static pump is the standard choice across London and the surrounding counties.
Why Static Pumps Work for Long Distance Pours
The other big use case is distance. Plenty of sites have a pour zone the concrete truck simply cannot reach. The truck parks at the gate, and the concrete has to travel 100 or 200 metres to get to the pour.
Where a static pump works well on long-distance jobs:
- Reaches pours hundreds of metres from the truck
- Works on sites with restricted or narrow truck access
- Useful for rear gardens, fields, and rural plots
- Lower setup cost than a large boom pump
- Pipeline routes around buildings, fences, and obstacles
For rear-garden extensions and rural builds, this is often the only practical way to get concrete in cleanly.
Static Pump vs Boom Pump: Quick Comparison
Both pumps have their place, and choosing the right one comes down to the site, not the budget. Picking wrong adds hours or even days to the job.
How they compare:
- Static pump: longer reach, more setup time, lower hourly cost, needs pipeline setup
- Boom pump: faster setup, fixed reach (around 20 to 60 metres), higher hourly rate
- Best for static: high rise, long horizontal runs, restricted access sites
- Best for boom: open sites, fast slab pours, single-day jobs
When you book with Easypump Concrete Ltd, we help match the right pump to the site before the truck is dispatched.
Common Projects That Need Static Pump Hire
Static pumps are the workhorse for jobs where reach matters more than speed. Across London and the home counties, we use them on a wide range of projects every week.
Projects that typically need a static pump:
- High-rise apartment and office buildings
- Basement and underground car park pours
- Bridge, viaduct, and infrastructure works
- Long-driveway rural properties
- Rear-garden extensions with restricted access
- Industrial floors and large warehouse slabs
If your site has any of these conditions, a static pump is usually the right call.
What Affects Static Concrete Pump Hire Cost
Static pump hire pricing varies by site, not by a flat rate. The bigger the distance and the longer the pour, the more setup and labour involved.
Things that affect the cost:
- Total horizontal and vertical pumping distance
- Concrete volume and pour duration
- Pipeline setup and breakdown time
- Site access and truck positioning
- Operator hours and helper requirements
- Pump model and power source (diesel or electric)
Easypump Concrete Ltd offers a price match guarantee on every quote, so you get a fair rate without chasing multiple suppliers for comparisons.
How to Prepare a Site for a Static Pump
A static pump setup is more involved than a boom pump, and unprepared sites lose hours every time. The pipeline has to be laid, fixed, and primed before the first batch of concrete arrives.
Site prep checklist:
- Confirm truck access and a washout area
- Plan the pipeline route in advance and mark it on site
- Secure scaffolding or supports for vertical pipe runs
- Have a water source ready for priming and clean-up
- Crew in position at the pour point to receive concrete
- Site engineer or supervisor to sign off on pipe supports
If the site is ready when our team arrives, the pour starts on time and stays on schedule.
Why Choose Easypump Concrete Ltd for Static Pump Hire
Static pump work is more technical than boom pump work. The pipeline route, the priming, and the pressure all have to be right, and that comes down to the operator and the equipment.
What Easypump Concrete Ltd brings to the job:
- Static and boom concrete pump hire from one supplier
- Trained, experienced pump operators
- Ready mix and onsite mixed concrete available together
- Same-day and next-day service in many areas
- Price match guarantee on every quote
- Coverage across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Northampton
One supplier for both the pump and the concrete keeps the planning simple and the pour clean.
Reach Further, Pour Faster
Static pumps open up projects that a boom pump cannot reach. Whether it is a 20-storey tower, a basement car park, or an extension at the back of a long garden, the right line pump and operator will get the concrete where it needs to go.
If you have a high-rise or long-distance pour coming up, call Easypump Concrete Ltd on 01582 550287 or visit easypump.co.uk for a free, no-obligation quote.