Cement delivery in Maidenhead

What cement can we deliver to Maidenhead?

• Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
• Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
• LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
• White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.

Quantities: a worked example

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

How delivery works in Maidenhead

Bags come on a shrink-wrapped pallet or as part of a mixed load; keep them covered once dropped. Maidenhead 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.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around SL6 are priced to the exact address.

Picking the right product

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.

Questions about cement delivery in Maidenhead

Can I add other materials to my Maidenhead 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 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.

Do you deliver cement to trades and homeowners in Maidenhead?

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