Cement delivered to Banbury

Choosing from our cement range

• Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
• Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
• LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
• White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.
• General-purpose cementCEM I or CEM II Portland cement for mortar and concrete.

Planning the drop in Banbury

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

• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Quantities: a worked example

Laying 3,000 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 26 bags of 25 kg cement and 2.81 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator

Choosing cement

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.

Working in cold weather

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

Common questions from Banbury

How long does cement keep?

Bagged cement has a use-by date printed on the bag; it lasts only if it is kept completely dry.

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.

Do you deliver cement to trades and homeowners in Banbury?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Can you deliver cement to a site with restricted access in Banbury?

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.