Cement delivered to Locharbriggs

What cement can we deliver to Locharbriggs?

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

Things to check before you order

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.

A quick quantity check

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

Getting cement onto your Locharbriggs site

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

• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around DG1 are priced to the exact address.

Questions about cement delivery in Locharbriggs

Do you deliver cement to Locharbriggs?

Yes. We deliver across Locharbriggs, including DG1. Locharbriggs is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Can you deliver cement to a site with restricted access in Locharbriggs?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

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.