General Chipping employee in PPE holding a handheld pneumatic jackhammer on a ladder in front of a ready mix truck

Power and Precision: The Pneumatic Tools Behind Drum Mixer Chipping

Concrete chipping is essential to keeping a drum mixer in working order, but even necessary maintenance isn’t without its risks. When handled incorrectly, this tough, gritty job can pose serious dangers not only to those performing the work, but to the drum mixer itself. Having the right tools for the task and a firm understanding of how to use them is key. At General Chipping, [...]
a man wearing safety gear holding a hand jackhammer inside a concrete drum

A Day in the Life of a Concrete Chipper

Concrete chipping is an incredibly niche industry — one with only a handful of companies dedicated solely to the work. That exclusivity can create an air of mystery, but more often than not it results in confusion about what a crew like ours does, why the work is necessary and what an average day looks like. The General Chipping team hopes to provide clarity about [...]
Man wearing PPE and holding a jackhammer, chipping concrete inside a ready mix concrete drum

Looking for Concrete Chipping Work? Keep These Things in Mind.

Are you interested in heading down a new career path and digging in on concrete chipping work? That’s great! At General Chipping we might be a bit biased, but we believe chipping concrete is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. Not only does it feel good to help keep concrete and construction crews ready to roll by looking after the vehicles and equipment [...]
the corner of a gray concrete pillar with some material chipped off

What is “Chipping Concrete”? A Back-to-Basics Explainer

What is "chipping concrete"? The question might be something of a no-brainer for those who work in concrete and construction. In truth, however, the topic isn’t all that straightforward. At General Chipping, for instance, our concrete chippers come across people almost daily who have never heard of the work we do. And if we have that many people asking us “So, what IS chipping concrete?”, [...]
Blue and white redi mix concrete truck on roadway in front of trees and railroad track

Save Money with Concrete Drum Cleaning

Maintenance — especially concrete drum cleaning — is a cornerstone practice that keeps your fleet of redi mix trucks running smoothly. At General Chipping, we sometimes hear people say chemical cement mixer drum cleaners are all they need to maintain their ready-mix drums and trucks, but that’s only one part of a successful maintenance program. In fact, you can save money by adopting a more [...]