Concrete & Aircrete Blocks delivered to Caerphilly

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks we supply in Caerphilly

• 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.
• Dense concrete blocksHeavy, strong blocks for loadbearing walls, below ground and good sound separation.

Working out quantities for your Caerphilly job

A single-skin block wall in Caerphilly 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

Before your Caerphilly delivery arrives

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. Caerphilly is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

Before you order concrete blocks

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.

Wales has its own Approved Documents, including its own Part L for energy efficiency, and building control is handled by the local authority or a registered approver.

Ordering concrete blocks for Caerphilly: FAQs

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.

Do you deliver concrete blocks to Caerphilly?

Yes. We deliver across Caerphilly, including CF83, CF82, CF37. Caerphilly is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Can you deliver concrete blocks to a site with restricted access in Caerphilly?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

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.