Bagged Concrete & Mortar Mixes delivery in Cowes

Which bagged concrete and mortar can you order in Cowes?

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

Getting bagged concrete and mortar onto your Cowes site

Bags come on a pallet or with a mixed load. Cowes needs a ferry crossing, so deliveries are quoted individually with the crossing included.

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• In summer Cowes gets around 16h 30m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

Before you order bagged concrete and mortar

Bagged or site-mixed?

Bagged mixes cost more per cubic metre but save time, waste and space. For anything bigger than a small pad, site-mixed or ready-mixed concrete is usually better value.

Post mix quantities

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

A quick quantity check

Setting 20 fence posts in Cowes usually takes 20 to 40 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

Ordering bagged concrete and mortar for Cowes: FAQs

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.

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

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.

How much does one bag of concrete make?

The yield is on the bag. As a rough guide a 20 to 25 kg bag makes about 0.01 cubic metres of concrete.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Cowes?

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.