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Cement & Aggregates

Cement delivery in Bridgend

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.

Trades and homeowners in Bridgend can order cement for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

Plain 25 kg cement bags stacked on a pallet under a covered shelter with a mixer behind

Cement to Bridgend: the basics

How it arrives
Bags on a pallet
Delivering to
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Daylight
About 7h 49m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
CF31, CF35, CF32
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Llantwit Major (8 mi), Maesteg (8 mi), Tonypandy (10 mi)

Cement we supply in Bridgend

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

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.

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.

Planning the drop in Bridgend

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

  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around CF31 are priced to the exact address.
  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

A quick quantity check

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

Questions about cement delivery in Bridgend

Can I add other materials to my Bridgend delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from cement to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

Do you deliver cement to Bridgend?

Yes. We deliver across Bridgend, including CF31, CF35, CF32. Bridgend 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 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.

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.

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