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The Meadows · Sarasota County

Concrete delivery in The Meadows, FL

The Meadows is one of 21 Sarasota County communities we serve, home to about 5,000 people across ZIP code 34240. Shed slabs, fence posts, footings and patios — metered trucks mix on-site in The Meadows, so you pay for exactly what's poured. 1 yd³ minimum, no short-load fees.

The Meadows — the quick facts

Typical range (3000 PSI)
$150–$220/yd³ delivered
Prices reviewed
September 2026
Local ground
sandy flatwoods (Myakka country - the river and state forest are here) with high seasonal water tables
Best months
November-May
ZIP codes
34240
Minimum
1 yd³ — no short-load fee

Mixes available in The Meadows

Pouring in Sarasota: local conditions

Classic flatwoods conditions: wet-season water tables near the surface, so dry-season pours simplify footings; fiber mix is popular for slab work on sand.

Dry season Nov-May; summer storms favor morning pours.

ZIP codes we cover in The Meadows

Pricing is per ZIP — enter yours in the form and it's checked instantly. In The Meadows we map:

34240

Frequently asked questions

How much does small-load concrete delivery cost in The Meadows?

The typical The Meadows-area range is $150–$220 per cubic yard delivered, all-in. Billing is metered — you pay only for the yards actually poured — with a 1 yd³ minimum and no short-load fee. Exact pricing depends on your ZIP code.

Can I order just 1 or 2 yards of concrete in The Meadows?

Yes — the minimum is 1 yd³ and there is no short-load fee. Metered mix-on-site trucks make small pours economical; the same trucks also cover nearby Plantation, North Port, Sarasota.

Do I need a permit for a concrete slab in The Meadows?

Permitting is set at county level — in Sarasota County: Structural slabs and footings require permit and inspection; verify with the county building department before scheduling a structural pour.

Typical The Meadows area range: $150–$220/yd³ delivered

A typical 2-yard pour ≈ $300–$440 delivered, all-in.

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