Concrete & Aircrete Blocks for Locharbriggs, delivered to site

Choosing from our concrete blocks range

• Aircrete (aerated) blocksVery light, easy to cut and good insulators; check the strength grade for loadbearing work.
• 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.
• 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.

Sizing your order

A single-skin block wall in Locharbriggs 8 m long and 2.7 m high is 21.6 m². At 10 blocks per square metre plus 5% you need 227 blocks, with about 0.31 tonnes of building sand and 3 bags of cement for the mortar at 1:4. Try the block calculator

Planning the drop in Locharbriggs

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. Locharbriggs is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Before you order concrete blocks

Thickness

100 mm is the common inner-leaf thickness. Wider blocks (140, 190, 215 mm) are used for separating walls, single-skin garage walls and foundations.

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

Ordering concrete blocks for Locharbriggs: FAQs

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.

Do you deliver concrete blocks to trades and homeowners in Locharbriggs?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Locharbriggs?

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.

Can I use blocks in the foundations?

Yes, using blocks made for below ground, often trench blocks or dense blocks of the specified strength. The council's building standards service will check foundation design.