Concrete & Aircrete Blocks delivered across Essex

Our concrete blocks range for Essex jobs

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

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks delivered in Essex towns

• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Southend-on-Sea
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Basildon
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Colchester
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Chelmsford
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Harlow
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Grays
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Braintree
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Brentwood
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Clacton-on-Sea
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in South Benfleet
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Canvey Island
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Billericay
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Rayleigh
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Stanford-le-Hope
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Wickford
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Witham
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Pitsea
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Maldon
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Waltham Abbey
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in South Ockendon
• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Harwich

How much will you need?

A single-skin block wall in Essex 7 m long and 2.7 m high is 18.9 m². At 10 blocks per square metre plus 5% you need 199 blocks, with about 0.27 tonnes of building sand and 3 bags of cement for the mortar at 1:4. Try the block calculator

Planning the drop in Essex

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 Essex.

• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around SS are priced to the exact address.

Before you order concrete blocks

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.

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.

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 Essex: 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.

Can I use blocks in the foundations?

Yes, using blocks made for below ground, often trench blocks or dense blocks of the specified strength. Building control will check foundation design.

Do you deliver concrete blocks to Essex?

Yes. We deliver across Essex, including SS, CO, CM, RM, EN. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Essex. 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 Essex?

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.