Cement for sites in Cornwall

Our cement range for Cornwall jobs

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

Cement delivered in Cornwall towns

• Cement in Redruth
• Cement in Falmouth
• Cement in St Austell
• Cement in Truro
• Cement in Camborne
• Cement in Newquay

Quantities: a worked example

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

How delivery works in Cornwall

Bags come on a shrink-wrapped pallet or as part of a mixed load; keep them covered once dropped. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Cornwall.

• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Choosing 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.

Your questions answered

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

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Cornwall?

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 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.