Cement & Aggregates
Cement delivered across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Cement is the grey powder that binds sand and aggregate into mortar and concrete; in the UK it is mostly sold as general-purpose Portland cement in 25 kg bags.
For sites in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, our cement prices include delivery to your postcode, with the offload agreed when you order.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire at a glance
- Covering
- 6 towns across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Postcode areas
- AB, DD
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bags on a pallet
- Neighbouring areas
- Moray, Angus and Dundee, Highland
Choosing from our cement range
- Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
- Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
- General-purpose cementCEM I or CEM II Portland cement for mortar and concrete.
- Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.
- LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
Cement delivered in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire towns
- Cement in Aberdeen
- Cement in Peterhead
- Cement in Inverurie
- Cement in Fraserburgh
- Cement in Westhill
- Cement in Stonehaven
A quick quantity check
Laying 1,500 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 13 bags of 25 kg cement and 1.4 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator
How delivery works in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Bags come on a shrink-wrapped pallet or as part of a mixed load; keep them covered once dropped. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
Things to check before you order
Working in cold weather
Mortar and concrete should not be laid when temperatures are near freezing. Protect fresh work from frost.
Storage
Cement goes off if it gets damp. Keep bags on a pallet, covered and off the ground, and order what you will use within its shelf life.
Common questions from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
How many bags of cement for 1,000 bricks?
At a 1:4 mortar mix, about 8 to 9 bags of 25 kg cement and roughly 1 tonne of building sand, allowing for waste.
Do you deliver cement to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Yes. We deliver across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including AB, DD. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
How soon can cement be delivered in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.
What is the difference between cement and concrete?
Cement is the binder. Concrete is cement mixed with sand, aggregate and water.
Cement in neighbouring areas
- Cement in Moray
- Cement in Angus and Dundee
- Cement in Highland
- Cement in Perth and Kinross
- Cement in Fife
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Send your list, get a delivered price
Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.