Cement for Newport (Isle of Wight), delivered to site

Which cement can you order in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

• White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.
• Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
• Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
• General-purpose cementCEM I or CEM II Portland cement for mortar and concrete.
• Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.

Picking the right product

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.

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.

Estimating your cement

Laying 500 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 5 bags of 25 kg cement and 0.47 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator

Delivering cement in Newport (Isle of Wight)

Bags come on a shrink-wrapped pallet or as part of a mixed load; keep them covered once dropped. Newport (Isle of Wight) needs a ferry crossing, so deliveries are quoted individually with the crossing included.

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Common questions from Newport (Isle of Wight)

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 Newport (Isle of Wight)?

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.

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.

Can you deliver cement to a site with restricted access in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

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.