Concrete is a strong, sturdy and reliable material, but in order for it to achieve said strength and reliability, the process of curing must be respected. For those undertaking their first concrete project, curing might be somewhat confusing, which is why the team at Neil Sullivan & Sons have created this guide. What is concrete… Read More
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How To Build A Concrete Shed Base
Laying a base for your new shed isn’t the most complicated of tasks, but care needs to be taken during the process in order to maintain the long term stability, safety and reliability of the project. In this piece, the team at Neil Sullivan & Sons are going to run through the steps of laying… Read More
What is AGG SMART? AGG SMART is a cloud-based shipping system, specifically designed and developed for companies in the concrete and aggregate sectors. It was created to assist business owners in the sector with the management of almost every administrative task, including customer enquiries, quotes, invoicing, job planning and delivery tracking. How does AGG SMART… Read More
Benefits Of Volumetric Concrete
When ordering concrete, there are plenty of things that you need to consider, not least the type of concrete you actually need. For the uninitiated, it can be confusing to work out what type of concrete works best for you; ready mix and volumetric concrete offer their own benefits and work better for different applications.… Read More
If you’re in need of fresh concrete and aggregate services in the Basildon area, you need look no further than the experts at Neil Sullivan & Sons. We’re the South East’s leading supplier of concrete services, so you can be sure of the highest quality service when you come to us. Whether you need ready… Read More
For almost every material used in every process around the world, quality is crucial, and concrete is no different. Due to the purposes that concrete serves, it is absolutely vital that you use high-quality mixes – if your house or building is built upon poor foundations, you could be looking at more than inconvenience –… Read More
To be sure that your concrete is fresh and ready to be used, and you’ve not received or created a batch of poor quality concrete, you can conduct a number of tests. Here, the team at Neil Sullivan & Sons will detail what those tests are and how they work. The slump test As well… Read More
Neil Sullivan & Sons Partnership with Eastern Waste Disposal
Neil Sullivan & Sons have announced a new partnership with Eastern Waste Disposal. This connection increases Neil Sullivan’s capacity to supply aggregates to customers throughout the majority of the Essex region, as well as facilitating the opening of a new depot in Clacton. Eastern Waste Disposal is a family-owned waste disposal and recycling business, serving… Read More
Cost is at the forefront of our minds in almost everything we do. Whether it’s a contractor trying to budget for a big construction project or a homeowner trying to save a little on a DIY job, building projects can get pricey. As one of the most popular and useful building materials on the planet,… Read More
The Role Of Aggregates In Concrete
Concrete consists of three main ingredients: cement, water and aggregates. Your base concrete mix will have different properties depending on how these ingredients are proportioned. Aggregates are often seen as a filler material, but their role in concrete is more varied than that. In this article, we’re looking at how aggregates influence the end concrete… Read More