Cement delivery in Hove

What cement can we deliver to Hove?

• Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
• LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
• General-purpose cementCEM I or CEM II Portland cement for mortar and concrete.
• Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.

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.

Getting cement onto your Hove site

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

• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

A quick quantity check

Laying 3,000 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 26 bags of 25 kg cement and 2.81 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator

Your questions answered

Can I add other materials to my Hove 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.

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.

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.

Do you deliver cement to trades and homeowners in Hove?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.