A Complete Guide To Concrete Solutions

Whether you’re a business owner, or simply tasked with acquiring the right materials for the job, when it comes to concrete solutions, WM Thompson & Sons stands out as the premier supplier in Glasgow, Dumbarton and beyond. Our diverse range of aggregates, commitment to sustainability, adaptability to various projects, and industry-leading expertise make us the go-to choice for all your concrete needs. Ideal for small residential projects, large-scale industrial developments and everything in-between, trust WM Thompson & Sons to provide the concrete solution that ensures the success and longevity of your construction endeavours - featuring tips aplenty in this comprehensive blog.



Concrete Overview

Concrete is the backbone of most modern construction projects, providing strength, durability, and versatility. Whether you're working on a residential job or a commercial development, choosing the right concrete solution is crucial. When it comes to construction materials, it's essential to understand the nuances of concrete. Comprising a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates, concrete is a composite material with incredible structural integrity. The choice of aggregates, such as gravel and sand, significantly influences the properties of the concrete, making it essential to partner with reliable concrete suppliers. Identify a reliable collaborator by looking through local listings and reviews, or going down the classic route of taking recommendations from friends and family.

Solutions For Your Needs

For smaller projects, our carefully curated mix of gravel and sand provides a solid foundation, ensuring your structure stands the test of time. On the other hand, larger projects may benefit from a mix that includes crushed stone for added strength and durability. Don’t panic! Our team of experts can guide you through the selection process, ensuring that you get a customised concrete solution that meets your project's unique demands. For projects where a predetermined ratio of ingredients is required and is not subject to change, ready mix concrete is appropriate. Our ready mix concrete solution will ensure that there is no deviation - and that the quality of the concrete you receive is consistent if you need to pour several concrete slabs that each require a specific concrete mix.

A Sustainable Option

In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of construction practices, we remain committed to providing eco-friendly concrete solutions. Our aggregates are sourced responsibly, and our production processes are designed to minimise environmental impact. By choosing our concrete solutions, you contribute to the creation of a more sustainable built environment, with a focus on local projects and clients. Recycled aggregates play a crucial role in our commitment to sustainability, as we repurpose concrete waste to create high-quality recycled aggregates, reducing the demand for newly formed materials and minimising the carbon footprint associated with construction projects. This makes our concrete solutions not only robust and reliable but also environmentally conscious.

Ideal For Assorted Projects

We can efficiently and affordably provide anything from 1 to 10 cubic metres of wet concrete and screed, thanks to our fleet of concrete trucks. Our environmentally friendly concrete solutions can be customised to meet your needs, monitoring and controlling precisely how much and what kind of concrete you require. Additionally, those we work with can take advantage of our static batching plant, benefitting from excellent levels of availability considering that it was only put into operation as early as June 2018. We can handle substantial foundation and floor slab pours thanks to the plant's capacity and flexibility while still serving our regular daily clientele, so why not come along and see what we have to offer?

Self-Compacting To Ready-Mix

Efficiency is an essential when time-sensitive projects are concerned, and our concrete solutions are designed with this principle in mind. For projects where ease of placement is a priority, our self-compacting concrete is the ideal choice. This option flows into place, filling every corner and cavity without the need for additional work - resulting in a smooth and even finish. On the other hand, for those seeking the utmost convenience, our ready-mix concrete is a game-changer. Precisely proportioned at our state-of-the-art facilities, ready-mix concrete is delivered to your site when you need it. Suited to an array of modern projects, our full range of standard and specialist concrete solutions includes:

●     Design Mixes

●     Prescribed Mixes

●     Foamed Concrete

●     High Early Strength Concrete

●     CBGM (Cement Bound Granular Mixes)

●     Hydraulically Bound Coarse Aggregate

●     Porous Concrete

Rely On Industry Leaders

Choosing the right concrete supplier is as crucial as selecting the right mix for your project. At WM Thompson & Sons, we bring decades of experience and expertise to the table, making us industry leaders in Glasgow, Dumbarton and Lanarkshire. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart as the go-to concrete supplier for a diverse range of clients, while our team of professionals is dedicated to understanding your project's unique requirements and providing tailored solutions. From initial consultation to on-time delivery, we ensure a seamless experience for those we work with, which is why we have so many returning customers, with relationships spanning generations.

Additional Services

Looking for recycled aggregates or quarry products? Perhaps you’ve been searching for a reliable landfill site in the local area? Read below for some of our other 5 star services, ideal for those local to our Dumbarton landfill:

Landfill Site

We run an eco-friendly landfill site that is situated in a former quarry. This site is fully S.E.P.A. licensed and is dedicated to maintaining a positive impact on both the local landscape and environment as a whole. We strive to make our services as sustainable as possible, and this includes separating out any recyclable materials that come from our waste removal and recycling services. We recycle as much as possible and then ensure any non-recyclable waste is disposed of safely and correctly, so your organisation stands out as a sustainable industry leader.

Aggregate Delivery

Recycled aggregates are a reliable choice to complete projects to a high standard while also being environmentally friendly. William Thompson and Son combines traditional values with the latest technological advancements, meaning we are able to provide recycled concrete, asphalt and other building aggregates to our customers. With over 75 years in the business, we have the experience to offer our efficient services to national and international companies, and won’t be beaten on price, quality or customer service.

Stone Quarry Products

Our natural quarry products are suitable for an enormous range of projects – from small-scale infrastructure jobs to the construction of flood defences, road surfacing and driveway laying. We can even provide graded sand for use in sports and equestrian applications. We aim to remain among the most competitively priced aggregate supply companies in our industry – all while providing a service which, we believe, is among the best in terms of customer care and investment in new technology.

WM Thompson & Sons: Versatile Concrete Solutions

Long-established, William Thompson & Son are a 4th generation family quarrying business, serving the whole of Glasgow, Dumbarton and Lanarkshire. Reliable concrete suppliers as standard, we can provide trade customers with high-quality, eco-friendly concrete solutions through our sister company, Thompson Concrete Products Ltd. This company is made up of experienced concrete suppliers who have all the knowledge and expertise required to find the ideal sustainable concrete solutions for your needs.

Receptive to the needs of your particular job, We are also able to supply self-compacting concrete, crushed concrete, ready-mix concrete and a range of other concrete products. We offer an onsite mixing service too, which allows our customers complete control over their orders! Get in touch today to discuss your eco-friendly concrete requirements, or use our online calculator for a general estimate in regards to your requirements.