Cement delivery in Wigston

What cement can we deliver to Wigston?

• Masonry cementPre-blended with plasticiser for mortar.
• White cementFor light-coloured mortar and render.
• 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.

Sizing your order

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

Before your Wigston delivery arrives

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

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around LE18 are priced to the exact address.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Things to check before you order

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.

Cement questions

How long does cement keep?

Bagged cement has a use-by date printed on the bag; it lasts only if it is kept completely dry.

Can I add other materials to my Wigston 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.

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.

Do you deliver cement to Wigston?

Yes. We deliver across Wigston, including LE18, LE2, LE8. Wigston is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.