Concrete & Aircrete Blocks delivery in Leicestershire

What concrete blocks can we deliver to Leicestershire?

• 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.
• Hollow and cellular blocksLighter dense blocks with voids, used for some garden and retaining walls.
• 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.

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks delivered in Leicestershire towns

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• Concrete & Aircrete Blocks in Market Harborough
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Estimating your concrete blocks

A single-skin block wall in Leicestershire 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

Delivering concrete blocks in Leicestershire

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 Leicestershire.

• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• On busy streets in Leicestershire, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Getting the right 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.

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.

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks questions

How many blocks on a pallet?

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

Can I add other materials to my Leicestershire 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.

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 soon can concrete blocks be delivered in Leicestershire?

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.