We bring the block plant to your land
One big build and no reason to own a machine? AECT sets up a complete batch plant at your site, runs it with a trained operator, and turns your dirt into 5,000 to 8,000 blocks a week.
From empty pasture to pallets of blocks
Plan & test
Run the planner for your block count, then we confirm your soil works (jar test plus Small Block Press samples).
We mobilize
AECT hauls the plant to your site: Mega Mixer, 3500 machine, 20' power conveyor, roller conveyors and support equipment.
We produce
Our operator runs the plant and trains your crew on mixing, moisture, calibration, stacking and curing.
You build
Blocks are palletized on site, ready to cure (stabilized) or go straight on the wall (un-stabilized).
Two simple numbers
A one-time mobilization fee based on your distance from San Antonio, plus $1 for every block we make.
Mobilization & setup
- TX, OK, LA, AR, NM$20,000
- AL, AZ, CO, KS, MS, MO, NE, TN, UT$25,000
- All other continental US states$30,000
Outside the continental US? Ask us for a quote.
Machinery rental
$1 / block
Includes AECT's full batch plant and an experienced operator on site for the production run.
Example: 18,000 blocks in Texas = $20,000 + $18,000 = $38,000 in rental, plus your materials and crew.
You provide
The planner adds your material and crew costs to your estimate automatically.
- Production crew (typically 4–6)
- Tractor with front loader
- Forklift
- Earth, plus sand if needed
- Stabilizer (cement or lime)
- Water and electric service
- Fuel and hydraulic oil
- Pallets and plastic wrap
- Secure tool storage
- Lodging for AECT staff
That's a lot to line up? Just buy the blocks.
If finding a crew, equipment and materials feels like too much, skip making blocks altogether. We make finished blocks on AECT machines and deliver them to your site, ready to lay.
Rental in action
Boswell, Oklahoma · 18,000 blocks
In May 2020 we deployed a batch plant (Mega Mixer, 3500, 20' power conveyor, roller conveyors) so a family of seven could build their dream CEB home. We used the earth excavated right there on site.
Austin, Texas · 40,000+ blocks
A customer used AECT's equipment to produce over 40,000 cement-stabilized 10"×14"×3.5" blocks for a large commercial build.
Already have equipment? Rent our expertise.
With 36 years in the CEB industry, we come to your site and set your team up for success, from soil prep to the last course of plaster.
- Daily rate$2,000
- Weekly rate$7,000
- 30-min video consult with Ryan Runge$75
On-site rates do not include travel and lodging.
- Soil testing and selection
- Soil moisture control
- Machine use and calibration
- Machine maintenance
- Construction site setup
- Stacking and curing
- Production process flow
- Story poles and level lines
- Construction process flow
- Slurry mixing
- Block laying
- Block cutting
- Running utilities
- Bond beams
- Earthen floors
- Earthen and lime plaster
- Home design
Before you ask
Is renting cheaper than buying a machine?
For a single building, usually yes. For multiple buildings, or if you plan to sell blocks, owning a machine almost always wins. The planner compares both using your numbers.
How fast will my blocks be made?
Once supporting equipment, materials and crew are in place, AECT typically makes 5,000 to 8,000 10"×14"×3.5" blocks per week at your site.
What block sizes can I get with a rental?
Our past rental deployments have run the 3500, which makes 10"×14" blocks as standard, with optional 7"×14" and 8"×14" plates. Need 6"×12" or interlocking blocks? Ask us.
Do I need to test my soil first?
Yes. It's the most important step. Too much clay (over ~35%) causes cracking and lamination. We'll help you test and, if needed, find an amendment like sand or screenings.
See your rental cost in 2 minutes
The planner calculates your block count, mobilization, rental and material costs, and compares them to buying.