When a construction emergency hits—whether it’s a broken sidewalk in front of a retail plaza or a crumbling curb that’s now a liability—time becomes your most valuable (and limited) resource. You can’t afford to wait for batching plants to catch up. You don’t have time for excess concrete to be dumped because your estimate was off. And you certainly can’t compromise on strength or quality just to save a few hours.
This is where volumetric concrete mixing becomes your secret weapon. It’s not just another delivery method—it’s a strategic solution built for speed, flexibility, and control. At CeMix Concrete, we’ve built our service around exactly that: on-demand, on-site concrete delivery that gets your emergency repairs done fast and right.
In this blog, we’re breaking down why volumetric mixing is the clear winner when time is not on your side—and how it can help you save time, money, and headaches on urgent projects across Ontario.
Why Time Matters in Emergency Concrete Repairs
Let’s be real—emergencies on job sites don’t follow your schedule.
Maybe a delivery truck cracked a section of loading dock concrete. Maybe frost heaving created dangerous trip hazards in a plaza parking lot. Or maybe last night’s freeze revealed a broken catch basin surround.
These aren’t just inconveniences. They’re safety hazards, compliance issues, and revenue losses waiting to happen.
In these situations, you need concrete delivered fast, without waiting for batching plant schedules, long travel delays, or mix designs that don’t match your needs.
What Is Volumetric Mixing, and Why Does It Work So Well in a Pinch?
Volumetric mixing uses mobile concrete mixers that carry all raw materials (sand, stone, cement, water, admixtures) separately and mix the concrete on-site, in real time, only when it’s needed.
This is a game changer for emergency situations. Why?
- No time wasted in batching or transit
- No over-ordering or leftover waste
- You get exactly the volume and mix you need, right when you need it
At CeMix, we’re proud to operate one of the most advanced fleets of volumetric mixers in Ontario, built for reliability and rapid deployment across the GTA and beyond.
Top 6 Reasons Volumetric Mixing Wins for Emergency Concrete Jobs
1. Immediate Response, No Plant Delays
Forget waiting for your order to be slotted into a concrete plant’s schedule. Our trucks show up ready to mix on demand. There’s no batching bottleneck. We’re mixing on site as soon as we arrive.
2. No Waste—Pay Only for What You Use
With traditional drum trucks, you pay for a full load—even if you don’t need all of it. Volumetric mixing means no over-ordering. We measure and pour only what your job requires. That means zero waste, zero extra cost.
3. Mix Design Flexibility On Site
Need a stronger PSI partway through the pour? Want to add a quick-set admixture because the weather’s shifting? With volumetric trucks, you can tweak your mix on the fly—no reordering or re-mixing required.
4. Extended Pour Times Without Quality Loss
Traditional drum mixes start degrading the minute they leave the plant. But with volumetric mixing, fresh concrete is produced continuously on site, meaning you get consistent quality even on extended repairs.
5. Fewer Crews Waiting Around
Downtime on job sites costs money. With CeMix volumetric delivery, your crews don’t have to stand around waiting. Our mix is ready the moment your crew is.
6. Perfect for After-Hours Work
Need to pour at night or during low-traffic windows? No problem. Our trucks operate on your schedule. We’ve handled after-hours emergency repairs for retailers, plazas, and municipalities across Ontario.
Who Needs Volumetric Mixing for Emergency Projects?
We work with clients across every sector where concrete emergencies can’t wait. Some of the most common include:
- Property managers handling urgent curb, sidewalk, or garage ramp repairs
- Retail plazas needing overnight concrete work before morning foot traffic
- Municipalities responding to damaged catch basins, manholes, or road cuts
- Developers needing last-minute patchwork to stay on schedule
- Industrial operations repairing critical access areas or dock-levelers
Volumetric vs. Ready-Mix: What’s the Difference for Emergencies?
| Feature | Volumetric Concrete | Ready-Mix Concrete |
| Mixed On Site | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Waste Control | ✅ Pay only for what you use | ❌ Must estimate and often over-order |
| Mix Flexibility | ✅ Adjust on site | ❌ Fixed once batched |
| Ideal for Emergencies | ✅ Absolutely | ❌ Often delayed by plant and traffic |
When Should You Call CeMix for Emergency Concrete?
Here’s a quick checklist. If any of the following sound familiar, it’s time to call CeMix:
- “We have to get this fixed overnight.”
- “Can you pour 1.3m³ without wasting a whole load?”
- “The concrete needs to be traffic-ready ASAP.”
- “We can’t afford to shut down operations tomorrow.”
- “This curb/sidewalk/entry pad needs to be safe before morning.”
What to Expect When You Call CeMix
We’re not your average concrete provider. Here’s what the process looks like:
- Quick Call or Online Quote – Give us the job size, location, and urgency.
- Rapid Scheduling – We slot you into the closest availability—often same-day or overnight.
- Arrive & Mix On Site – Our trucks pull up and begin mixing in real time. You only pay for what you use.
- Clean Up & Go – We handle our own cleanup and leave your site tidy, ready for traffic or inspection.
Ready When You Are
Emergencies don’t wait. Neither do we.
When your crew needs volumetric concrete delivery at night, in bad weather, or on short notice, CeMix has your back. Whether it’s a municipal repair, private plaza job, or last-minute patchwork, we show up with the mix, the volume, and the control you need.
Need Concrete Now? Let’s Talk
Skip the batching plant delays. Skip the wasted loads. Get fresh, custom-mixed concrete exactly when and where you need it.
Contact CeMix Concrete today for 24/7 emergency service, fast quotes, and dependable delivery across Ontario.
📞 1-866-660-0009
🌐 www.cemix.ca
