Homeowners

DIY Concrete Doesn’t Have to be Complicated

AVR makes it easy for Minnesota homeowners to take control of their concrete project and get help along the way—from planning all the way down to the pour. We’ll help you choose the right mix, schedule your delivery, and ensure the job gets done right—on your timeline

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AVR Concrete Advantages for Homeowners

Our concrete professionals at Apple Valley Ready Mix are here to ensure your concrete pour goes as smoothly as possible. We help you in every way possible, from concrete selection and planning down to the pour. Here’s what AVR can do for you:

Make concrete selection easy with expert assistance

Create high-quality custom concrete mixes that hold up for decades

Speed up the ordering process by assisting with forms

Deliver concrete on your schedule to keep your project going

What to Expect in the AVR Concrete Process

AVR concrete experts help with every step of the concrete process, from planning to the pour. This is what you can expect during the process:

1. Concrete Selection

AVR helps you select the best concrete mixes and customizations for your project needs

2. Custom Concrete Mix

Once you make a selection, our team will create your custom mix with the proper colors and components.

3. Order Concrete

We’ll help you fill out the appropriate forms and schedule your concrete delivery day and time.

4. Concrete Delivery

On the specified day, our expert professionals will pour your specified concrete in the location you provide.

AVR Custom Concrete Solutions

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Ready Mix Concrete

AVR ready mix concrete is ready to go when you are. With pre-mixed, premium quality concrete delivered straight to your home, our team ensures your pour is fast and your project stays on schedule.

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Curved stamped concrete patio with dark decorative pattern, furnished with black metal outdoor dining furniture. The patio is surrounded by landscaped beds with fresh mulch and plantings, adjacent to a brick home. Tree shadows create dappled light across the surface.

Decorative Concrete

Great for both interior and exterior designs, AVR decorative and colored concrete can be mixed to your exact preferences. Select from hundreds of colors and textures to match your ideal concrete design for interior and exterior projects.

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Concrete Resources for Homeowners

How to Order Concrete

Ordering concrete for the first time can be overwhelming, but our concrete professionals at AVR make it easy. If you have questions about concrete, feel free to submit a form or call us directly. We’ll walk you through the process to ensure your concrete pouring goes smoothly.

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DIY Concrete Tips for Homeowners

Once AVR finishes pouring the concrete, it’s up to you to place and finish it correctly. Our DIY guide takes you through the exterior residential concrete guidelines to help you complete your project like a pro.

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Concrete Calculator

AVR concrete trucks haul up to ten cubic yards of concrete per delivery, so it’s important to know just how much ready mix concrete your project requires. Try our easy-to-use concrete calculator to get started.

Truck Specifications

Are you wondering if our trucks will fit in your project parameters? Learn about our average truck sizes to ensure AVR concrete trucks will fit on your job site.

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Dimensions and Weight

Length: 35 ft.
Width: 9 ft. 6 in.
Height: 13 ft.
Weight (with 10-yard load): 72,500 lbs.
Weight (empty): 32,500 lbs.
Turn Radius: 37 ft.
Maximum Chute Length: 16 ft.

Other spacial considerations

When planning your concrete pour, it’s essential to evaluate other spatial considerations such as site access, equipment staging, and the proximity of structures or utilities. Factoring in these details helps ensure precise concrete placement and optimal workflow, reducing delays and supporting safety compliance. Whether you’re working with tight boundaries, complex layouts, or need to accommodate heavy machinery, AVR Concrete provides guidance and materials that streamline your process—ensuring every cubic yard delivers the strength, durability, and performance your project demands.

Compared to the local hardware store

Our trucks hold 36,000 pounds of concrete. That’s 450 80 pound bags that you would have to pick up, transport to your pour site, and mix yourself! The average cost for the concrete alone is around $3260.

Compare that to the cost through us of around $1800*. Plus, we deliver it ready to go to your location, saving you dozens of trips and hours of hard labor.

Reach out today to speak with one of our agents to start planning your project!

*Cost per project varies based on location, time, quantity, etc.