Cement & Aggregates
Order cement for delivery in Torquay
Cement is the grey powder that binds sand and aggregate into mortar and concrete; in the UK it is mostly sold as general-purpose Portland cement in 25 kg bags.
Need cement on site in Torquay? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.
Delivery facts for Torquay
- Nearby (straight line)
- Paignton (3 mi), Newton Abbot (6 mi), Exmouth (12 mi)
- How it arrives
- Bags on a pallet
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 8h 00m on the shortest day
- Delivering to
- Torquay, Devon
- Postcode districts
- TQ1, TQ2, TQ3
Choosing from our cement range
- Rapid-set cementSets fast for repairs and fixing posts or frames.
- LimeHydrated lime for traditional mixes.
- Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
- Mortar plasticiser and additivesTo improve workability and frost resistance.
Working out quantities for your Torquay job
Laying 750 bricks at a 1:4 mix takes about 7 bags of 25 kg cement and 0.7 tonnes of building sand. Try the mortar calculator
Planning the drop in Torquay
Bags come on a shrink-wrapped pallet or as part of a mixed load; keep them covered once dropped. Torquay is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- With roughly 8h 00m of daylight in Torquay around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- On busy streets in Torquay, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
Cement: choosing well
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.
Cement questions
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.
Can I add other materials to my Torquay 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 Torquay?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Nearby towns we deliver cement to
- Cement in Paignton
- Cement in Newton Abbot
- Cement in Exmouth
- Cement in Exeter
- Cement in Plymouth
- Cement in Tiverton
Complete your Torquay order
Send your list, get a delivered price
Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.