Concrete & Aircrete Blocks for Whitehaven, delivered to site

Concrete & Aircrete Blocks we supply in Whitehaven

• Block paving and edgingsOn request alongside your sub-base and sand.
• Trench and foundation blocksWide blocks laid in foundation trenches instead of lots of concrete.
• Dense concrete blocksHeavy, strong blocks for loadbearing walls, below ground and good sound separation.
• Hollow and cellular blocksLighter dense blocks with voids, used for some garden and retaining walls.

How much will you need?

A single-skin block wall in Whitehaven 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

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 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.

Planning the drop in Whitehaven

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. Whitehaven is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• In summer Whitehaven gets around 17h 16m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

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

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.

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

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

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.