Order concrete blocks for delivery in Bicester

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks available for Bicester delivery

• Trench and foundation blocksWide blocks laid in foundation trenches instead of lots of concrete.
• Hollow and cellular blocksLighter dense blocks with voids, used for some garden and retaining walls.
• Lightweight aggregate blocksLighter to handle with better thermal performance than dense blocks.
• Block paving and edgingsOn request alongside your sub-base and sand.
• Aircrete (aerated) blocksVery light, easy to cut and good insulators; check the strength grade for loadbearing work.

Things to check before you order

Dense or aircrete?

Dense blocks are strong and good for sound separation but heavy; a 100 mm dense block can weigh around 20 kg. Aircrete blocks are much lighter and insulate better, which helps with energy targets, but need the right fixings.

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.

Planning the drop in Bicester

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. Bicester is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• In summer Bicester gets around 16h 43m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• With roughly 7h 45m of daylight in Bicester around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

How much will you need?

A single-skin block wall in Bicester 4 m long and 2.1 m high is 8.4 m². At 10 blocks per square metre plus 5% you need 89 blocks, with about 0.12 tonnes of building sand and 2 bags of cement for the mortar at 1:4. Try the block calculator

Ordering concrete blocks for Bicester: FAQs

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

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

How many blocks per square metre?

Standard 440 × 215 mm blocks with 10 mm joints lay at about 10 blocks per square metre of wall. Add around 5 percent for cuts.

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Bicester?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.