Order cement for delivery in Oldham

What cement can we deliver to Oldham?

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

Before your Oldham delivery arrives

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

• On busy streets in Oldham, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Getting the right cement

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.

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

Cement in Oldham: questions

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 Oldham?

Yes. We deliver across Oldham, including OL1, OL9, OL8, OL2. Oldham is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

How soon can cement be delivered in Oldham?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

What is the difference between cement and concrete?

Cement is the binder. Concrete is cement mixed with sand, aggregate and water.