Where concrete contractors buy
Concrete comes from local ready-mix plants; tools and rentals come from rental houses and pro programs.
| Supplier | Type | What their own site says | Pro program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbelt Rentals | Rental | Equipment and tool rental through a national network of locations. | Ask at the counter |
| The Home Depot | Retailer | Calls itself the world's largest home improvement retailer, with more than 2,300 stores across North America. | Pro Xtra |
| Lowe's | Retailer | Runs MyLowe's Pro Rewards for small and mid-sized pros, with points from the first dollar spent. | MyLowe's Pro Rewards |
From each supplier's own site on the date in the sources; call your branch before you plan around it.
Your counter list
The items concrete contractors buy every week, from the van stock on our tools list. Ask each supplier for a price on these first; they decide which account saves you the most.
| Item | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|
| Rebar, wire mesh and chairs | Reinforcement |
| Expansion joint material | Every slab |
| Curing compound and sealer | Finishing |
| Form release and stakes | Forms |
| Bagged concrete | Small patches |
For the first order, price the starter kit too: bull float with handles; hand floats, edgers and groovers; finishing trowels; screed boards and a magnesium darby; forming lumber, stakes and a form saw; wheelbarrows and concrete rakes; plate compactor rental; rubber boots, gloves and knee boards. Bigger purchases to price at a dealer or rental house: power trowel; concrete saw; laser level; skid steer or mini excavator access; concrete mixer.
Opening a trade account
Bring your business name, tax ID and license number, and a credit application if you want terms. The big-box programs are compared row by row on Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro. For the tools themselves, the concrete tools list has prices read on the makers' own sites (Bon Tool).
When supplier prices change
Update your concrete price list the same week a supplier raises prices. In Koira, that price list is what your estimates are built from.
Sources
- Sunbelt Rentals: About, checked October 9, 2026
- The Home Depot: About, checked October 9, 2026
- Lowe's: MyLowe's Pro Rewards announcement, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.