Anyone familiar with the Discovery Channel’s former “Dirty Jobs” program knows that host Mike Rowe regularly got himself into sticky — often dangerous — situations, all in the name of education. The program’s premise was to show the world what some of the hardest workers out there endure each day, and one episode stands out […]
You know all about concrete chipping, and you understand why it’s important, but how much thought have you given to the concrete chipper? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the guy who goes inside the drum? The average concrete chipper operates on a very different schedule than most other people do. The […]
Are you interested in rolling up your sleeves for concrete chipping work with General Chipping? That’s great! We’re always looking for qualified crewmembers to join our team. Before you go filling out that job application, however, it’s important to understand what the work entails. Chipping concrete is a specialized practice, and there are only a […]
At General Chipping, we offer emergency concrete chipping service in addition to our more traditional offerings. Why? Because, although we encourage regular maintenance to keep your mixing drums, central mixers and cement storage silos working their best for you, we know busy schedules sometimes get in the way. A forgotten appointment here and there can […]
They say if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is — and that applies to the concrete chipping company carrying out your mixing drum maintenance. Independent workers who show up with jackhammers and offer to chip out your drums at a discount could wind up costing you big. Here are just a […]
Halloween is all about things that go bump in the night, but when those bumps are hardened concrete bits knocking around your cement mixing drums, storage silos and central mixers, it spells trouble. (And not just for your company’s equipment, but its productivity — and bottom line as a whole.) Here, General Chipping offers tips […]
Maintenance work such as chipping out concrete from your ready mix truck drums is a regular part of business operations. In fact, it's so regular a part of a company’s day-to-day that many businesses consider bringing that maintenance work in-house. While that might seem like a solid business practice, is it truly worth the risk? […]
Concrete chipping appointments. You know you need them to ensure your ready-mix concrete trucks, central mixers and cement storage silos remain healthy. (After all, those tools play a big role in keeping your company in business.) But, when it comes time to schedule those concrete chipping appointments, how does it work? Does maintenance eat into […]
A chemically based cement mixer drum cleaner might seem like the easy fix when it comes to maintaining your redi mix truck drums and central mixers. But, is it enough to keep concrete buildup at bay? In short, the answer is no. While such products can do a great job helping to delay the onset […]
It’s like clockwork — every three months your concrete chipping crew arrives to roll up its sleeves on your company’s drum chipping, central mixer cleaning and silo cleaning needs. But, is the crew doing everything they should be doing for you? While every business operates a little differently, there are a few things every qualified […]
