Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Ready-Mix Concrete Supplier in Louisville, KY
Founded in 1979 by brothers Bob and Bill Abel, Advance Ready Mix was established to address the lack of reliable, customer-centric ready-mix concrete services. Frustrated by industry limitations in off-hour deliveries, the company pioneered a service model prioritizing client schedules, regardless of time constraints or project complexity. Over four decades, this family-owned business evolved into one of Louisville and Southern Indiana's largest commercial and residential concrete suppliers, maintaining its founding philosophy of exceptional service and quality.With six strategically located plants, the company combines operational scale with personalized attention, serving projects ranging from small residential jobs to large-scale infrastructure. Advance Ready Mix remains committed to innovation, offering specialty mixes, GPS-tracked deliveries, and a wide array of construction materials while ensuring accessibility to all management levels for client support.
Services
Ready-Mix Concrete
Decorative Concrete
Fiber Reinforcement
Insulating Concrete Forms
Crushed Concrete Fill
Concrete Calculator
Specialty Mixes
ICF Homes
Stamped Concrete
WBE Certified Supplier
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1979 with deep local market knowledge
- Six strategically located plants ensure rapid response times
- Specialty mixes for complex projects like the KFC Yum! Center
- Full range of construction materials delivered with concrete
- Accessible management team for direct client support
Services
Ready-Mix Concrete
Advance Ready Mix provides high-quality, custom-formulated concrete delivered directly to job sites. Our GPS-tracked fleet ensures precise timing for pours, supporting projects ranging from small residential jobs to large-scale infrastructure. With six strategically located plants, we combine technical expertise with reliable service for optimal project outcomes.
Insulating Concrete Forms
Our ICF solutions offer energy-efficient building systems using interlocking foam forms filled with concrete. Ideal for residential and commercial structures, these systems provide superior thermal performance, durability, and construction speed. We supply materials and technical expertise for ICF projects like the Norton Commons development and Concrete Castle residence.
Decorative Concrete
We offer integral color systems and decorative concrete products for aesthetic applications. Our in-house color matching capabilities and partnerships with manufacturers like LM Scofield enable customized finishes for residential patios, commercial spaces, and public areas with durable, visually appealing results.
Fiber Reinforcement
Our fiber-reinforced concrete solutions reduce plastic shrinkage cracking while eliminating traditional rebar requirements. Available with micro, macro, and steel fibers, this system improves construction efficiency and long-term durability for slabs, walls, and foundations while maintaining corrosion resistance in synthetic fiber options.
Crushed Concrete Fill
We provide cost-effective recycled concrete aggregate for construction applications. This environmentally friendly material serves as an alternative to natural stone for projects requiring backfill, laydown pads, or road bases, offering both economic and sustainability benefits through material reuse.
Questions
What types of concrete projects do you handle?
We serve commercial, residential, municipal, and industrial projects including high-rises, arenas, subdivisions, and infrastructure like the Ohio River Bridges.
Can you deliver specialty concrete mixes?
Yes, we formulate specialty mixes for specific performance needs including high-strength concrete, self-consolidating mixes, and LEED-certified options.
Do you supply materials beyond concrete?
We offer decorative products, sealers, concrete barriers, crushed concrete fill, and insulating concrete forms for complete project support.
Are you a woman-owned business?
Yes, we're a certified WBE business providing quality service while helping clients meet diversity contracting goals.
How do you handle urgent delivery needs?
Our GPS-tracked fleet and flexible scheduling system accommodate time-sensitive pours during nights, weekends, and holidays.
Do you assist with concrete calculations?
Yes, we provide a concrete calculator tool and expert guidance to help determine exact material requirements for any project.
