Bricks delivered to Aberystwyth

Bricks we supply in Aberystwyth

• Engineering bricks, Class A and BDense, low-absorption bricks for below DPC, inspection chambers and retaining walls.
• Concrete bricksConsistent concrete units in standard and coloured finishes, useful for below-ground work.
• Perforated and frogged bricksHoles or a frog reduce weight and help the mortar key.
• Brick matchingSend a photo or sample and we will look for the closest match in manufacturers' current ranges.
• Common bricksPlain bricks for internal or hidden walls where looks do not matter.

How much will you need?

Take a garden wall in Aberystwyth 5 m long and 0.9 m high: 4.5 m². At 60 bricks per square metre plus 5% for cuts that is 284 bricks, roughly 1 pack of 500 depending on the maker, laid in about 0.27 tonnes of building sand and 3 bags of cement at a 1:4 mix. Try the brick calculator

Picking the right product

Colour consistency

Order everything for one job at the same time so the bricks come from the same production run, then mix from three or four packs as you lay to blend any variation.

Is the wall exposed?

For walls that will get very wet and freeze, such as parapets, copings, below DPC or free-standing garden walls, use a clay brick declared F2 (freeze-thaw resistant) and S2 (low soluble salts).

Wales has its own Approved Documents, including its own Part L for energy efficiency, and building control is handled by the local authority or a registered approver.

Getting bricks onto your Aberystwyth site

Bricks come in strapped packs, usually on a pallet, and are lifted off by a lorry-mounted crane where the drop point allows. Aberystwyth is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• With roughly 7h 40m of daylight in Aberystwyth around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Bricks in Aberystwyth: questions

How many bricks are in a square metre?

With standard 215 × 65 mm bricks and 10 mm mortar joints you need about 60 bricks per square metre for a single-skin (half-brick) wall and about 120 for a one-brick-thick wall. Add around 5 percent for cuts and breakages.

Can I add other materials to my Aberystwyth delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from bricks to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

How much mortar do 1,000 bricks need?

Roughly half a cubic metre of mixed mortar, which is about 1 tonne of building sand and 8 to 9 bags of cement at a 1:4 mix. Our brick calculator works it out for your wall.

Do you deliver bricks to Aberystwyth?

Yes. We deliver across Aberystwyth, including SY23, SY24. Aberystwyth is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.