Cement & Aggregates
Cement delivered across Dorset
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.
For sites in Dorset, our cement prices include delivery to your postcode, with the offload agreed when you order.
Dorset at a glance
- Covering
- 4 towns across Dorset
- Postcode areas
- BH, DT
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bags on a pallet
- Neighbouring areas
- Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Wiltshire
Cement we supply in Dorset
- White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.
- Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.
- General-purpose cementCEM I or CEM II Portland cement for mortar and concrete.
- LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
- Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
Cement delivered in Dorset towns
Working out quantities for your Dorset job
Laying 500 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 5 bags of 25 kg cement and 0.47 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator
How delivery works in Dorset
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 Dorset.
- If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
- On busy streets in Dorset, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
Picking the right product
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.
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.
Common questions from Dorset
What is the difference between cement and concrete?
Cement is the binder. Concrete is cement mixed with sand, aggregate and water.
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.
Do you deliver cement to Dorset?
Yes. We deliver across Dorset, including BH, DT. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Dorset. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
How soon can cement be delivered in Dorset?
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.
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Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.