Cement delivery in Cowes

Choosing from our cement range

• LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
• Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
• White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.
• General-purpose cementCEM I or CEM II Portland cement for mortar and concrete.
• Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.

Things to check before you order

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.

Estimating your cement

Laying 1,250 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 11 bags of 25 kg cement and 1.17 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator

Delivering cement in Cowes

Bags come on a shrink-wrapped pallet or as part of a mixed load; keep them covered once dropped. Cowes needs a ferry crossing, so deliveries are quoted individually with the crossing included.

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• 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.

Ordering cement for Cowes: FAQs

Do you deliver cement to Cowes?

Yes. We deliver across Cowes, including PO31, PO32, PO33, PO30. Cowes needs a ferry crossing, so deliveries are quoted individually with the crossing included. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

How soon can cement be delivered in Cowes?

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.

What is the difference between cement and concrete?

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