The phrase “michigan concrete prices per yard” is searched thousands of times each month because homeowners, remodelers, and small builders all want the same thing—budget certainty. In residential construction, the concrete line item can swing overall project cost by thousands of dollars. CountBricks uses live supplier feeds and AI-driven voice conversation to give you an instant, accurate number while you’re still on the jobsite.
• Concrete makes up 7 – 15 % of a typical Michigan home build budget
• Price per yard can change week-to-week based on cement shortages, aggregate supply, fuel costs, and demand spikes
• Outdated price books create bid risk and erode profit
• CountBricks pulls today’s ready-mix pricing the moment you speak your slab dimensions
Material Composition
Michigan mixes often run 4000 PSI with 5 – 6 % air entrainment to handle freeze-thaw cycles. Higher PSI or additives such as fiber mesh add $5 – $12 per yard.
Distance from Batch Plant
Haul zones start at 10 miles. Expect $0.15–$0.30 per yard per extra mile. CountBricks geo-locates your site and factors travel fees automatically.
Short-Load Fees
Anything under 7 yd³ can trigger fees of $40–$120. Our software rolls those charges into your live estimate so there are no surprises.
Seasonal Surcharges
Winter hot water or accelerator averages an extra $3–$6 per yard. Summer retarder adds about $2. CountBricks updates these modifiers daily.
From Detroit suburbs to the Upper Peninsula, ready-mix pricing moves with local supply chains.
• Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing: $140–$165 per yard for 4000 PSI
• Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo: $135–$155 per yard
• Northern Lower Peninsula: $150–$175 per yard due to fewer batch plants
• Upper Peninsula: $160–$185 per yard plus higher haul fees
With CountBricks you simply say “12 x 14 slab in Kalamazoo” and see the regional rate populate instantly.
Diesel price jumps in the Great Lakes corridor ripple straight into haul charges. Local limestone quarry shutdowns can raise aggregate cost by 5 %. CountBricks dashboards flag price volatility so you can time your pour.
Voice-Powered Data Capture
Speak your dimensions, PSI, and site address. CountBricks converts speech to structured data in seconds.
Supplier API Integrations
Our platform streams pricing from leading Michigan ready-mix providers. If a plant posts a new rate at 9 a.m., your 9:05 a.m. estimate reflects it.
Instant Assemblies
Need forming lumber, mesh, or insulation? CountBricks attaches material assemblies automatically so your quote covers the entire slab package.
Print-Ready Proposals
One tap generates a branded PDF with line-item breakdowns, markup, and tax. Homeowners appreciate the transparency, and you win more bids.
1. Open the CountBricks mobile app or web dashboard
2. Press the microphone and describe your slab or footing
3. Confirm auto-detected site address for haul zone accuracy
4. Review PSI, additives, and reinforcement defaults
5. Hit “Generate” to view cost per yard, total yards, and project total
6. Export an invoice or schedule a pour directly from the platform
• Schedule larger pours to avoid short-load fees
• Use CountBricks waste calculator—cut 2 – 4 % over-order padding
• Compare local plant rates inside the app before committing
• Opt for mid-range PSI when code allows; jump in strength only where structural calcs require it
CountBricks isn’t just another price chart. It is your end-to-end concrete estimating, takeoff, and invoicing system. The next time a client asks “What will my driveway cost?”, open CountBricks, speak your measurements, and deliver a confident answer on the spot. Explore full features at CountBricks.com/services or book a live demo at CountBricks.com/consultation.
When Green Maple Builders needed a fast quote for a 24 × 25 ft attached garage, they opened the CountBricks app on-site.
1. Voice input: “24 by 25 slab, 4-inch thick, 4000 PSI, Lansing”
2. Real-time rate fetched: $148 per yard from the nearest batch plant, 7 miles away
3. Waste factor applied: 2 % (per company presets)
4. Total concrete: 7.5 yd³ with a short-load fee flagged. Builder opted to add a 4 × 15 sidewalk to hit full-load volume and save $85.
5. CountBricks auto-added mesh, vapor barrier, and 2×6 forms, then produced a full proposal in under three minutes.
• Time saved: Traditional spreadsheet workflow = 45 min; CountBricks = 3 min
• Money saved: Short-load fee avoided, plus a 4 % supplier discount unlocked through CountBricks partner pricing
• Client satisfaction: Homeowner signed the day-of visit thanks to the transparent, line-item bid
• Book pumps early during spring thaw; demand spikes can delay schedules
• Request free water reducers instead of higher PSI when only workability, not strength, is the issue
• Use CountBricks blueprint takeoffs to verify beam pockets and thickened edges before you set forms
• Track diesel trends inside the CountBricks cost dashboard—schedule hauls when fuel surcharges dip
Every yard of concrete you pour affects both your reputation and your bottom line. With CountBricks you trade guesswork for data-backed decisions, voice-fast workflows, and homeowner-friendly proposals. Visit CountBricks.com/portfolio to see more residential concrete success stories.
