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Concrete pumping: line pumps vs boom pumps

A concrete pump moves concrete from the truck to where it's poured when the truck can't reach.

90 businesses listedUpdated October 2026
In short

A concrete pump moves concrete from the truck to where it's poured when the truck can't reach. Line pumps push it through hoses along the ground; boom pumps reach over houses with a truck-mounted arm.

What concrete pumping involves

  1. Check access, distance and height from where the truck parks
  2. Choose line pump (backyards, smaller jobs) or boom pump (large or high pours)
  3. Book with the concrete delivery so trucks and pump arrive together
  4. Set up, pump, then wash out
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How much concrete pumping costs

When the truck can't park within reach, pumping or barrowing adds roughly $300–$800 to a medium residential job (whatsthedamage.com.au). Pump companies quote by setup, hours and size.

Price ranges in Australia (GST incl.)

Source: whatsthedamage.com.au, Concreting cost Sydney 2026; whatsthedamage.com.au, Concreting cost Australia 2026 (verified October 2026). Prices include GST. Checked October 2026.

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Before you hire

  • Tell the pump operator the distance and height from the truck to the pour
  • Ask about minimum hire time and wash-out location
  • Check overhead power lines for boom pumps
  • Ask if the concrete mix needs to be pumpable

Standards and approvals

Concrete pumping is high-risk plant work under WHS laws; boom pumps near power lines need clearances set by the network operator.

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Who does concrete pumping

90 businesses in the directory list this service; 61 of them mention it on their own website (the quote is on each business page).

New South Wales 23 businesses

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Queensland 19 businesses

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Western Australia 17 businesses

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South Australia 12 businesses
Tasmania 11 businesses
Northern Territory 1 business
Australian Capital Territory 7 businesses
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Common questions

When do I need a concrete pump?

When the truck can't get within about 30 m of the pour, or the pour is up high or behind a house.

Line pump or boom pump?

Line pumps suit backyards and smaller volumes; boom pumps suit large slabs and pours over buildings.

How much does a concrete pump add?

Roughly $300–$800 on a medium residential job, depending on setup and time.

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