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Concrete & Aircrete Blocks delivery in Cwmbran

Concrete blocks are large masonry units, normally 440 × 215 mm on face, that lay at about 10 blocks per square metre; they come as dense aggregate, lightweight aggregate or aircrete (aerated) blocks.

Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Cwmbran, we can supply the concrete blocks and deliver to site.

Pallets of grey dense concrete blocks and pale aircrete blocks beside a blockwork wall

Your Cwmbran delivery

Nearby (straight line)
Pontypool (3 mi), Risca (5 mi), Newport (Gwent) (5 mi)
How it arrives
Banded pallets, usually crane offload
Delivering to
Cwmbran, Gwent
Postcode districts
NP44, NP4
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 48m on the shortest day

Our concrete blocks range for Cwmbran jobs

  • Aircrete (aerated) blocksVery light, easy to cut and good insulators; check the strength grade for loadbearing work.
  • 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.
  • Trench and foundation blocksWide blocks laid in foundation trenches instead of lots of concrete.

How delivery works in Cwmbran

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. Cwmbran is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

A quick quantity check

A single-skin block wall in Cwmbran 9 m long and 2.7 m high is 24.3 m². At 10 blocks per square metre plus 5% you need 256 blocks, with about 0.35 tonnes of building sand and 4 bags of cement for the mortar at 1:4. Try the block calculator

Picking the right product

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.

Common questions from Cwmbran

Do you deliver concrete blocks to Cwmbran?

Yes. We deliver across Cwmbran, including NP44, NP4. Cwmbran is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

How soon can concrete blocks be delivered in Cwmbran?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

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.

How heavy is a concrete block?

It depends on the type and thickness. A 100 mm dense block is roughly 18 to 20 kg, a lightweight block noticeably less, and an aircrete block much less again.

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.

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