Cement delivered to Royton

What cement can we deliver to Royton?

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

Before your Royton delivery arrives

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

• 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.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around OL2 are priced to the exact address.

Working out quantities for your Royton job

Laying 2,000 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 17 bags of 25 kg cement and 1.87 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator

Getting the right cement

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 in cold weather

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

Common questions from Royton

Do you deliver cement to Royton?

Yes. We deliver across Royton, including OL2, OL1, OL9, OL4. Royton is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Do you deliver cement to trades and homeowners in Royton?

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

What is the difference between cement and concrete?

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

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.