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Cement & Aggregates

Bagged Concrete & Mortar Mixes delivery in Chelmsford

Bagged mixes are pre-blended dry concrete, mortar or screed that only need water, saving you batching sand, aggregate and cement on site.

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

Fence posts set in concrete beside bags of pre-mixed concrete and a wheelbarrow

Delivery facts for Chelmsford

How it arrives
Bags on a pallet
Delivering to
Chelmsford, Essex
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Postcode districts
CM1, CM2
Nearby (straight line)
Billericay (8 mi), Witham (9 mi), Maldon (9 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 47m on the shortest day

Choosing from our bagged concrete and mortar range

  • Repair mortarsFor patching concrete and render.
  • Pallet quantitiesPriced by the bag or the pallet.
  • Screed mixBagged sand and cement screed for small floors.
  • Mortar mixPre-blended bricklaying mortar.
  • Post mixFast-setting mix for fence and gate posts.

Quantities: a worked example

Setting 6 fence posts in Chelmsford usually takes 6 to 12 bags of 20 kg post mix, depending on the hole size printed on the bag. For a base bigger than about half a cubic metre, all-in ballast and cement are usually better value. Compare with site-mixed concrete

How delivery works in Chelmsford

Bags come on a pallet or with a mixed load. Chelmsford is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around CM1 are priced to the exact address.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Before you order bagged concrete and mortar

Post mix quantities

Most makers say how many bags per post; it depends on the hole size.

Check the yield

Each bag states the volume it makes. Divide your volume by the yield to get the number of bags.

Your questions answered

How soon can bagged concrete and mortar be delivered in Chelmsford?

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.

How many bags of post mix per post?

Usually one or two 20 kg bags per standard fence post, depending on the hole size. The bag will state the recommended amount.

Is bagged concrete strong enough for a shed base?

For a small base it can be. Follow the bag's guidance on depth and the shed maker's base requirements.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Chelmsford?

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.

Send your list, get a delivered price

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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