Cement for South Shields, delivered to site

What cement can we deliver to South Shields?

• LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
• Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.
• General-purpose cementCEM I or CEM II Portland cement for mortar and concrete.
• White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.

Getting cement onto your South Shields site

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

• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Cement: choosing well

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.

How much will you need?

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

Common questions from South Shields

What is the difference between cement and concrete?

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

How soon can cement be delivered in South Shields?

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.

Do you deliver cement to trades and homeowners in South Shields?

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.