Bagged Concrete & Mortar Mixes delivery in Colchester

Which bagged concrete and mortar can you order in Colchester?

• Pallet quantitiesPriced by the bag or the pallet.
• Post mixFast-setting mix for fence and gate posts.
• Repair mortarsFor patching concrete and render.
• Ready-to-use concreteDry concrete mix for small slabs, bases and footings.
• Mortar mixPre-blended bricklaying mortar.

Bagged Concrete & Mortar Mixes: choosing well

Check the yield

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

Post mix quantities

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

Sizing your order

Setting 6 fence posts in Colchester 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

Before your Colchester delivery arrives

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

• With roughly 7h 46m of daylight in Colchester around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Your questions answered

When should I use ready-mixed concrete instead?

Once you need more than about half a cubic metre, mixing from bags gets slow and costly; ballast and cement or ready-mixed concrete usually make more sense.

Can you deliver bagged concrete and mortar to a site with restricted access in Colchester?

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.

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.

Do you deliver bagged concrete and mortar to trades and homeowners in Colchester?

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