Order cement for delivery in Bournemouth

Cement we supply in Bournemouth

• LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
• Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
• Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.
• General-purpose cementCEM I or CEM II Portland cement for mortar and concrete.
• Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.

How delivery works in Bournemouth

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

• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around BH1 are priced to the exact address.

Working out quantities for your Bournemouth job

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

Before you order cement

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.

Ordering cement for Bournemouth: FAQs

Do you deliver cement to Bournemouth?

Yes. We deliver across Bournemouth, including BH1, BH2, BH4, BH3. Bournemouth is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.

What is the difference between cement and concrete?

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

How soon can cement be delivered in Bournemouth?

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.