Concrete & Aircrete Blocks for Kirkcaldy, delivered to site

Choosing from our concrete blocks range

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

Sizing your order

A single-skin block wall in Kirkcaldy 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

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 Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Getting concrete blocks onto your Kirkcaldy site

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. Kirkcaldy is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• With roughly 6h 55m of daylight in Kirkcaldy around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• 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.

Your questions answered

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Kirkcaldy?

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.

How many blocks on a pallet?

It varies with the block size and maker. We confirm the pallet quantity with your price.

How soon can concrete blocks be delivered in Kirkcaldy?

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.

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.