Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Concrete Solutions in Chester, CA
Founded in 1976 by Bob Higgins, White Cap Ready Mix has grown from a small rural operation into a trusted provider of quality-controlled concrete solutions. Our family-owned business specializes in manufacturing and delivering concrete for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across the Sierras and Nevada. With decades of experience serving environmentally sensitive areas, we combine innovation with responsibility to meet diverse construction needs. Our team prioritizes customer satisfaction through personalized service, technical expertise, and a commitment to sustainable practices. We maintain two strategically located facilities in Chester/Almanor and Portola to better serve our communities.Our mission emphasizes quality products, environmental stewardship, and fostering local business relationships. With over 45 years of continuous operation, we remain dedicated to advancing concrete technology while maintaining hands-on project expertise. Our staff's extensive field experience ensures every project receives practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to specific requirements. This enduring commitment to excellence has made us a preferred partner for both private homeowners and large-scale contractors.
Services
Concrete Delivery
Custom Mixes
Gunite & Shotcrete
Masonry Grout
Lean Slurry
Outpak Washout
Concrete Pumping
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 45+ years of concrete industry expertise
- Specialize in remote location concrete solutions
- Environmentally responsible manufacturing practices
- Offer 20+ specialized concrete mix formulations
- Maintain two strategically located production facilities
Services
Concrete Delivery
We deliver quality-controlled concrete mixes tailored to specific project requirements. Our fleet serves residential, commercial, and industrial clients across remote locations in the Sierras and Nevada. With 45+ years of experience, we ensure timely delivery of materials meeting ASTM standards.
Custom Mixes
Our laboratory-tested mixes address unique construction challenges. Options include fiber reinforcement, color additives, and climate-specific formulations. We develop custom solutions for foundations, infrastructure, and decorative applications while maintaining structural integrity.
Gunite & Shotcrete
We provide high-strength sprayed concrete applications for swimming pools, slope stabilization, and tunnel linings. Our certified technicians ensure proper material adhesion and structural performance for challenging geometries and reinforcement requirements.
Concrete Pumping
Our concrete pumping solutions handle difficult access projects using boom and line pumps. This service facilitates efficient material placement for foundations, elevated structures, and remote locations while maintaining mix integrity.
Outpak Washout
We offer portable, environmentally compliant systems for concrete washout containment. These reusable units prevent hazardous material discharge at construction sites while meeting federal environmental regulations for sediment control.
People
Bob Higgins
Founder
Bob Higgins established White Cap Ready Mix in 1976 after identifying rural Plumas County's concrete needs. He pioneered mobile batch plant operations for remote projects while maintaining quality standards across diverse environmental conditions.
Dixie Higgins
Administrator
Dixie Higgins joined the company in 1980, bringing organizational expertise to support growth. She implemented administrative systems that enabled expansion while maintaining family business values and customer relationships.
Questions
What concrete mix should I use for outdoor projects?
For weather-exposed applications like patios and driveways, we recommend 3000psi mixes with air entrainment. Our 'Finishers Friend' mix offers optimal workability for DIY projects while meeting durability requirements.
Do you deliver concrete to remote locations?
Yes, we specialize in serving remote Northern Nevada and Sierra locations. Our mobile batch plants and pumping equipment enable concrete placement in challenging access areas.
How can I prevent concrete cracking?
Avoid excess water in the mix. Consider fiber reinforcement additives and plasticizers instead. Proper curing and sub-base preparation also minimize shrinkage cracking in our climate's conditions.
What environmental protections do you implement?
We use EPA-compliant Outpak Washout systems, source local materials to reduce transportation impacts, and follow best practices for operating in environmentally sensitive areas like national forests.
Do you offer concrete pumping services?
Yes, we provide both boom pumps and line pumps for challenging placement requirements. Our equipment handles everything from residential foundations to large-scale infrastructure projects.
Can I get custom concrete formulations?
We develop specialized mixes for unique applications including corrosion resistance, waterproofing, and decorative finishes. Our technical team works with engineers to meet specific project specifications.
