Cement delivered to Ashford (Surrey)

Cement we supply in Ashford (Surrey)

• White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.
• LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
• Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
• Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
• Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.

Cement: choosing well

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.

Getting cement onto your Ashford (Surrey) site

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

• With roughly 7h 50m of daylight in Ashford (Surrey) around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• 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.

Quantities: a worked example

Laying 2,000 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 17 bags of 25 kg cement and 1.87 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator

Your questions answered

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Ashford (Surrey)?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

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

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.

How many bags of cement in a cubic metre of concrete?

For a 1:5 cement to all-in ballast mix, roughly 15 bags of 25 kg cement per cubic metre. Our concrete calculator gives the full list.