Best for
- House slabs set back from the road
- Commercial and warehouse slabs
- Walls and elevated pours
- Footings behind existing structures
- Big yardage where placement speed matters
Boom Pumps, matched to a local operator.
A boom pump is a truck with a hydraulic arm that places concrete over, around, and far past whatever is in the way. If your pour is set back from the street, up a level, over a house or a fence, or just too far for hose on the ground, this is the machine that does it.
- One request, one local operator
- Real quote with minimums and terms up front
- No cost to request
Know before you book
A boom needs room to set up: outriggers out, overhead clear of lines and trees, and firm ground under the truck. It also carries the higher rate of the two pump types. If your pour is close to the street on flat ground, a line pump will usually quote lower for the same concrete.
How boom pumps pricing works
Boom work is priced on time plus yardage in most markets: an hourly rate for the truck and operator, a per yard charge for what goes through it, and a minimum that covers showing up. Bigger booms and longer travel both raise the rate, which is why an accurate reach estimate in your request makes the quote tighter.
The full rate tables for the Rio Grande Valley are in the cost guide, including the factors that push a quote up or down and worked examples with real math.
Typical pricing
Boom pump
- Hourly$190 to $320/hr
- Day rate$1,400 to $2,800
- Typical minimum job$900 to $1,900
Line pump
- Hourly$125 to $200/hr
- Per yard pumped$3 to $10/yd
- Typical minimum job$450 to $800
Ballpark ranges from published 2026 Texas rate guides. Pump size, yardage, distance, and schedule move the real number. The operator confirms the final price before anything is booked.
Boom Pumps questions
How far can a boom pump reach?
Boom pumps come in size classes, and the larger trucks place concrete well over 100 feet from the setup spot, horizontally and vertically. Tell the operator your farthest point from where a truck can park and he will send the size that covers it, not the biggest truck on the yard.
What does the site need for a boom pump?
A firm, fairly level setup area, outrigger room on both sides, overhead clearance for the boom to unfold, and a washout spot. Power lines change the plan entirely, so mention them in the request if they are anywhere near the setup.
Is a boom pump faster than a line pump?
For placement, yes. A boom moves concrete at a higher rate and the crew is not dragging hose. On a big slab that speed is real money in labor. On a small patio it does not matter, and you would be paying for reach you do not use.
How much does boom pump work cost here?
Most Valley boom pump work runs $190 to $320 per hour, with day rates between $1,400 and $2,800 and typical minimums of $900 to $1,900. Line pumps run $125 to $200 per hour plus $3 to $10 per yard, with minimums around $450 to $800. Distance across the Valley and total yardage are the two biggest swing factors in a quote.
What does this service cost me?
Nothing. You pay the operator for the pumping work at the price they quote you. This site is a quote and matching service, and your request goes to one local operator, not a lead auction.
Who actually does the pumping?
An independent local operator, not this website. We route your request and they quote, schedule, and perform the work under their own terms, licenses, and insurance.
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