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  "name": "How much does concrete cost per yard in 2026?",
  "description": "Ready-mix concrete costs $150–190 per cubic yard delivered in most US markets in 2026, before short-load fees ($40–70 for loads under ~6 yards), Saturday premiums, and pumping ($500–900 if the truck can't reach the pour).",
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    "question": "How much does concrete cost per yard in 2026?",
    "shortAnswer": "Ready-mix concrete costs $150–190 per cubic yard delivered in most US markets in 2026, before short-load fees ($40–70 for loads under ~6 yards), Saturday premiums, and pumping ($500–900 if the truck can't reach the pour).",
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        "label": "Ready-mix, 3,000 psi",
        "value": "$150–170",
        "note": "Standard flatwork mix"
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        "label": "Ready-mix, 4,000 psi",
        "value": "$160–190",
        "note": "Driveways, freeze-thaw regions"
      },
      {
        "label": "Short-load fee",
        "value": "$40–70",
        "note": "Loads under ~6 yd³, per load"
      },
      {
        "label": "Pump truck",
        "value": "$500–900",
        "note": "Per job, when access is limited"
      },
      {
        "label": "Bagged equivalent",
        "value": "$270–360",
        "note": "45 × 80-lb bags at $6–8"
      }
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    "context": "Regional spread is wide: Sun Belt metros with many plants run $140–160, while the Northeast and remote mountain areas reach $190–220. Price is quoted per yard but the job cost is per square foot — a 4-inch slab uses 1.23 yards per 100 ft², so material alone is $1.85–2.35/ft². Get three quotes and ask each for the total ticket including fees; the cheapest per-yard price often loses to the fee structure.",
    "methodology": "Ranges reflect 2026 US national average ready-mix pricing from supplier quotes and industry surveys (NRMCA-class data). Local variation is significant; the linked calculator applies regional multipliers to the national baseline.",
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        "label": "How to calculate cubic yards",
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