Order concrete blocks for delivery in Ormskirk

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks we supply in Ormskirk

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

Quantities: a worked example

A single-skin block wall in Ormskirk 9 m long and 2.1 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

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks: choosing well

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.

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.

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.

Delivery to Ormskirk: 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. Ormskirk is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• On busy streets in Ormskirk, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Ordering concrete blocks for Ormskirk: FAQs

How soon can concrete blocks be delivered in Ormskirk?

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.

What is the difference between 3.6 and 7.3 N/mm² blocks?

The number is the compressive strength. 7.3 N/mm² blocks carry more load and are often specified below ground or for heavily loaded walls; 3.6 N/mm² is common for upper storeys and partitions. Follow your drawings.

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.

Can you deliver concrete blocks to a site with restricted access in Ormskirk?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.