Cement delivered to Farnworth

Choosing from our cement range

• General-purpose cementCEM I or CEM II Portland cement for mortar and concrete.
• LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
• Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
• White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.

Cement: choosing well

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.

Working in cold weather

Mortar and concrete should not be laid when temperatures are near freezing. Protect fresh work from frost.

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

Getting cement onto your Farnworth site

Bags come on a shrink-wrapped pallet or as part of a mixed load; keep them covered once dropped. Farnworth is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• On busy streets in Farnworth, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Cement in Farnworth: questions

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Farnworth?

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.

Can I add other materials to my Farnworth 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.