Order cement for delivery in Penicuik

Which cement can you order in Penicuik?

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

How delivery works in Penicuik

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

• In summer Penicuik gets around 17h 35m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Choosing cement

Working in cold weather

Mortar and concrete should not be laid when temperatures are near freezing. Protect fresh work from frost.

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 out quantities for your Penicuik job

Laying 1,000 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 9 bags of 25 kg cement and 0.94 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator

Questions about cement delivery in Penicuik

Can I add other materials to my Penicuik 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.

What is the difference between cement and concrete?

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

Do you deliver cement to trades and homeowners in Penicuik?

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.