How much does concrete pumping cost in the Rio Grande Valley?
Concrete pumps are priced by a minimum block of hours, then hourly, plus a per-yard charge, setup and travel. Here are real published Texas numbers so you know what to expect.
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These are not quotes. Both sources are outside the Rio Grande Valley: a pumping company in Frisco (Dallas area) and a national contractor directory's Texas estimate. Valley companies set their own prices. We checked both on October 22, 2026.
Published Texas prices
| Source | Item | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Pumping TX (Frisco, trailer/line pump) | Weekday, first 3 hours | $700 |
| Each additional hour | $150 | |
| Additional setup | $250 | |
| Per yard pumped | $2.00 | |
| Color concrete | $150 | |
| Saturday and/or early start, first 3 hours | $850 | |
| Trip charge outside 50 miles of Frisco | $150–$250 | |
| Concrete Network USA (Texas 2026 estimate) | Boom pump, per hour | ≈ $208 |
| Line pump, per hour | ≈ $156 | |
| Minimum pump charge | ≈ $520 |
Sources: Concrete Pumping TX price list (prices subject to change; they also require a washout area, water access and a pump mix) and Concrete Network USA – Texas cost guide (directory estimate).
Worked examples (pump only, before concrete)
| Job | Math | Pump cost |
|---|---|---|
| 30-yard patio slab, trailer pump, done in 3 hours | $700 + 30 × $2 | ≈ $760 |
| Same pour taking 4 hours | $700 + $150 + 30 × $2 | ≈ $910 |
| Saturday or early start, 3 hours, 30 yards | $850 + 30 × $2 | ≈ $910 |
| Boom pump, 4 hours (directory estimate) | 4 × ≈ $208 | ≈ $832 |
Add travel (many companies charge outside their service radius), color concrete fees and any extra setup. The concrete itself is a separate purchase from the ready-mix plant.
What changes the price
- Pump type — boom pumps cost more per hour but move more concrete with fewer workers.
- Hours on site — the minimum block applies even to short pours; waiting for late trucks counts.
- Yards pumped — many companies add a per-yard charge.
- Hose length and access — long runs through gates or over houses take more setup.
- Travel — distance from the pump company's yard.
- Early starts and weekends — common in summer heat, often priced higher.
- Washout — you usually need to provide a washout area and water.