Concrete & Aircrete Blocks for sites in Derbyshire

Choosing from our concrete blocks range

• Hollow and cellular blocksLighter dense blocks with voids, used for some garden and retaining walls.
• Trench and foundation blocksWide blocks laid in foundation trenches instead of lots of concrete.
• Dense concrete blocksHeavy, strong blocks for loadbearing walls, below ground and good sound separation.
• Aircrete (aerated) blocksVery light, easy to cut and good insulators; check the strength grade for loadbearing work.
• Lightweight aggregate blocksLighter to handle with better thermal performance than dense blocks.

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks delivered in Derbyshire towns

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• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Staveley
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Belper
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Heanor
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Alfreton
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Dronfield
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Ripley
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Buxton

Working out quantities for your Derbyshire job

A single-skin block wall in Derbyshire 4 m long and 2.7 m high is 10.8 m². At 10 blocks per square metre plus 5% you need 114 blocks, with about 0.16 tonnes of building sand and 2 bags of cement for the mortar at 1:4. Try the block calculator

Before your Derbyshire 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. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Derbyshire.

• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around DE are priced to the exact address.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

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.

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.

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.

Ordering concrete blocks for Derbyshire: FAQs

Do you deliver concrete blocks to Derbyshire?

Yes. We deliver across Derbyshire, including DE, S, NG, SK. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Derbyshire. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.

Can I add other materials to my Derbyshire delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from concrete blocks to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

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.