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Order concrete blocks for delivery in Maesteg

Concrete blocks are large masonry units, normally 440 × 215 mm on face, that lay at about 10 blocks per square metre; they come as dense aggregate, lightweight aggregate or aircrete (aerated) blocks.

Trades and homeowners in Maesteg can order concrete blocks for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

Pallets of grey dense concrete blocks and pale aircrete blocks beside a blockwork wall

Delivery facts for Maesteg

Nearby (straight line)
Briton Ferry (7 mi), Neath (7 mi), Bridgend (8 mi)
Delivering to
Maesteg, Mid Glamorgan
Postcode districts
CF34
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 48m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Banded pallets, usually crane offload

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks available for Maesteg delivery

  • Trench and foundation blocksWide blocks laid in foundation trenches instead of lots of concrete.
  • 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.

Delivery to Maesteg: what helps

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. Maesteg is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Estimating your concrete blocks

A single-skin block wall in Maesteg 6 m long and 2.4 m high is 14.4 m². At 10 blocks per square metre plus 5% you need 152 blocks, with about 0.21 tonnes of building sand and 2 bags of cement for the mortar at 1:4. Try the block calculator

Picking the right product

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.

Wales has its own Approved Documents, including its own Part L for energy efficiency, and building control is handled by the local authority or a registered approver.

Common questions from Maesteg

Can I add other materials to my Maesteg 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.

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.

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Maesteg?

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.

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Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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