Cement for Rickmansworth, delivered to site

Our cement range for Rickmansworth jobs

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

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

How delivery works in Rickmansworth

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

• On busy streets in Rickmansworth, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Choosing cement

Working in cold weather

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

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.

Cement questions

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 Rickmansworth?

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

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

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 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.