Cement & Aggregates
Cement delivery in Edinburgh
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.
SK Trade prices cement delivered to Edinburgh and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.
Delivery facts for Edinburgh
- Postcode districts
- EH1, EH2, EH3
- How it arrives
- Bags on a pallet
- Delivering to
- Edinburgh (Edinburgh and the Lothians)
- Daylight
- About 6h 57m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Musselburgh (6 mi), Bonnyrigg (6 mi), Penicuik (8 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
Our cement range for Edinburgh jobs
- Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
- LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
- Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.
- Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
- White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.
How much will you need?
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
Delivery to Edinburgh: what helps
Bags come on a shrink-wrapped pallet or as part of a mixed load; keep them covered once dropped. Edinburgh is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- With roughly 6h 57m of daylight in Edinburgh around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
- 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.
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.
Cement in Edinburgh: questions
Do you deliver cement to trades and homeowners in Edinburgh?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
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.
What is the difference between cement and concrete?
Cement is the binder. Concrete is cement mixed with sand, aggregate and water.
Can I add other materials to my Edinburgh 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.
Cement in neighbouring towns
- Cement in Musselburgh
- Cement in Bonnyrigg
- Cement in Penicuik
- Cement in Rosyth
- Cement in Kirkcaldy
- Cement in Cowdenbeath
Other materials for Edinburgh sites
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.