Cement for Ilkeston, delivered to site

Cement available for Ilkeston delivery

• Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
• Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.
• White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.
• LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.

A quick quantity check

Laying 750 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 7 bags of 25 kg cement and 0.7 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator

Getting cement onto your Ilkeston site

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

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around DE7 are priced to the exact address.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Things to check before you order

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.

Ordering cement for Ilkeston: FAQs

Do you deliver cement to trades and homeowners in Ilkeston?

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

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.

How many bags of cement for 1,000 bricks?

At a 1:4 mortar mix, about 8 to 9 bags of 25 kg cement and roughly 1 tonne of building sand, allowing for waste.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Ilkeston?

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.