Order cement for delivery in Ashford (Kent)

What cement can we deliver to Ashford (Kent)?

• General-purpose cementCEM I or CEM II Portland cement for mortar and concrete.
• Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
• White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.
• Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.

Sizing your order

Laying 2,500 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 22 bags of 25 kg cement and 2.34 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator

Getting the right cement

Working in cold weather

Mortar and concrete should not be laid when temperatures are near freezing. Protect fresh work from frost.

How much cement do I need?

Work from the mix: a 1:4 mortar or a 1:5 concrete mix tells you the share of cement. Our calculators turn wall or slab sizes into bags.

Delivery to Ashford (Kent): what helps

Bags come on a shrink-wrapped pallet or as part of a mixed load; keep them covered once dropped. Ashford (Kent) is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Questions about cement delivery in Ashford (Kent)

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.

What is the difference between cement and concrete?

Cement is the binder. Concrete is cement mixed with sand, aggregate and water.

Can you deliver cement to a site with restricted access in Ashford (Kent)?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

How soon can cement be delivered in Ashford (Kent)?

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.