Cement & Aggregates
Cement for sites in East Sussex
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.
Builders, trades and self-builders in East Sussex can order cement for delivery to Brighton, Portslade and the towns in between.
East Sussex at a glance
- Covering
- 10 towns across East Sussex
- Postcode areas
- BN, TN
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bags on a pallet
- Neighbouring areas
- West Sussex, Surrey, Kent
Which cement can you order in East Sussex?
- White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.
- LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
- Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
- Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
- Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.
Cement delivered in East Sussex towns
- Cement in Brighton
- Cement in Eastbourne
- Cement in Hastings
- Cement in Hove
- Cement in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Cement in Hailsham
- Cement in Seaford
- Cement in Rottingdean
- Cement in Crowborough
- Cement in Portslade
Estimating your cement
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
Delivering cement in East Sussex
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 East Sussex.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around BN are priced to the exact address.
- If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
Before you order cement
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.
Working in cold weather
Mortar and concrete should not be laid when temperatures are near freezing. Protect fresh work from frost.
Cement in East Sussex: questions
Can I add other materials to my East Sussex 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 trades and homeowners in East Sussex?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
What is the difference between cement and concrete?
Cement is the binder. Concrete is cement mixed with sand, aggregate and water.
Do you sell cement by the pallet?
Yes. Full pallets make sense for bigger jobs; for smaller quantities bags travel with the rest of your order.
Cement in neighbouring areas
More materials delivered across East Sussex
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.