Concrete Ordering Checklist

1. Confirm the dimensions

Check the plan revision and the formed dimensions that will actually contain concrete. Recheck length, width, thickness, depth, and number of identical sections. For irregular pours, divide the area into simple shapes and keep a written subtotal for each one.

Check whether the estimate needs to account for voids or displacement. The ConcreteYard post-hole mode subtracts a round post only when it occupies the full entered concrete depth; it does not model a square post or partial embedment.

2. Separate net volume and allowance

Keep the geometric net quantity visible. Decide any additional planning allowance using measured site conditions and advice relevant to the project. Do not silently combine an allowance with supplier rounding; they are different steps.

3. Ask the supplier how quantity is charged

Before ordering, confirm the minimum order, volume increments, fee schedule, and whether the quote is based on the estimated or rounded quantity. The supplier's terms determine the order amount.

For illustration only, if the calculated planning quantity is 1.358 yd³ and a supplier bills in 0.25 yd³ increments, the next increment is ceiling(1.358 ÷ 0.25) × 0.25 = 1.50 yd³. Use this only when that is the actual supplier rule.

4. Confirm delivery and placement

Ask about delivery window, truck or chute access, unloading time, wait charges, pump needs, weather/rescheduling terms, and who will direct placement. Check where the truck can safely stop and how the material will reach the forms.

For bagged products, compare the package yield, number of bags, storage, mixing equipment, water, and handling plan. Follow product instructions and site requirements.

5. Keep the estimate traceable

Save the dimensions, chosen allowance, product yield, quote date, supplier unit, and any order increment beside the estimate. The share link stores calculator dimensions and bag yields, not the optional price fields. Confirm supplier quantities before purchasing.