Concrete & Aircrete Blocks for sites in Berkshire

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks available for Berkshire delivery

• Lightweight aggregate blocksLighter to handle with better thermal performance than dense blocks.
• Aircrete (aerated) blocksVery light, easy to cut and good insulators; check the strength grade for loadbearing work.
• Trench and foundation blocksWide blocks laid in foundation trenches instead of lots of concrete.
• Block paving and edgingsOn request alongside your sub-base and sand.
• Dense concrete blocksHeavy, strong blocks for loadbearing walls, below ground and good sound separation.

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks delivered in Berkshire towns

• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Reading
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Slough
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Bracknell
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Maidenhead
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Wokingham
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Newbury
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Windsor
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Crowthorne
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Thatcham
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Sandhurst

How much will you need?

A single-skin block wall in Berkshire 10 m long and 2.4 m high is 24 m². At 10 blocks per square metre plus 5% you need 252 blocks, with about 0.35 tonnes of building sand and 4 bags of cement for the mortar at 1:4. Try the block calculator

Delivering concrete blocks in Berkshire

Blocks are banded on pallets and usually crane-offloaded where the vehicle and access allow; tell us the weight limit of any drive or the ground where pallets will sit. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Berkshire.

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Getting the right concrete blocks

What strength do I need?

Most houses use 3.6 N/mm² or 7.3 N/mm² blocks. Your structural design, your building control officer or the block manufacturer's guidance sets the grade; tell us what is specified and we will match it.

Handling heavy blocks

Health and safety guidance discourages laying very heavy blocks by hand for long periods. Lighter blocks or planning the lift can make a big difference on site.

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks questions

Do you deliver concrete blocks to Berkshire?

Yes. We deliver across Berkshire, including RG, SL, GU. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Berkshire. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Do you deliver concrete blocks to trades and homeowners in Berkshire?

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

Are aircrete blocks strong enough for an extension?

Many aircrete blocks are designed for loadbearing walls, but grades differ. Check the strength your design calls for and the manufacturer's guidance on use below DPC.

How much mortar for blockwork?

Roughly 0.008 to 0.01 cubic metres of mortar per square metre of 100 mm blockwork, allowing for waste. Use our block calculator for sand and cement quantities.