A Full Pallet of Cement is 48 x 25kg bags
Let me tell you something that might sound obvious but apparently isn't: the way most builders buy cement is completely mental.
You know the drill. You're halfway through a job, you run out of cement, so you ring up and order six bags. Two days later, you need another eight bags. The week after that, it's another ten bags. By the end of the month, you've placed five separate orders, paid delivery charges five times, and spent more hours on the phone to suppliers than you did actually mixing concrete.
It's like going to the pub and buying one pint at a time instead of getting a round in. Technically possible, but everyone's going to think you're a bit odd.
At ClickCement, we've been watching this madness for years, and we've got a better idea: buy a full pallet of 48 bags and be done with it. Here's why it makes sense, and why every builder worth their salt should be doing it.
Stop Paying Mug Prices
First things first: the money. When you buy cement one bag at a time, you're paying what we call "desperation pricing." You need it now, you'll pay whatever it costs. Fair enough – we've all been there.
But when you order a full pallet, the economics completely flip. You're no longer a punter who needs bailing out; you're a serious customer making a proper order. The price per bag drops significantly because you're buying like a professional, not like someone who forgot to check their stock levels.
Think about it this way: if you're going to use 48 bags over the next few months anyway (and let's be honest, you probably are), why would you pay more for the privilege of buying them in dribs and drabs?
The savings aren't just about the unit price either. You're paying one delivery charge instead of multiple charges. You're spending one morning accepting delivery instead of multiple mornings. Your time has value too, even if you sometimes forget to charge for it properly.
Never Get Caught Short Again
Here's a question: what's the worst thing that can happen on a job? Running out of materials halfway through, that's what. Nothing kills momentum like having to down tools and wait for supplies.
With 48 bags sitting in your yard, you're bulletproof. Weather delays? No problem. Job runs over? Sorted. Client decides they want that extra bit of work done? You're already ahead of the game.
There's something to be said for the psychological effect too. When you know you've got plenty of cement, you work differently. You're not constantly doing mental arithmetic, wondering if you've got enough to finish. You can focus on the job instead of the logistics.
And here's the thing about construction work: jobs always take more materials than you think they will. Always. The client wants the path a bit wider. The base needs to be a bit deeper. The mix needs to be a bit richer. Having extra cement on hand isn't wasteful planning – it's realistic planning.
Delivery That Actually Works
ClickCement's delivery system is built around full pallets because that's how logistics actually work efficiently. One pallet, one drop, job done. No faffing about counting individual bags or making multiple trips from the lorry.
Our drivers know exactly what they're delivering and exactly how to handle it. The tail lift comes down, the pallet goes exactly where you want it, and everyone gets on with their day. Simple, professional, reliable.
Compare that to small deliveries where half the time something goes wrong. Wrong quantities, damaged bags, delivery to the wrong address, or – the classic – showing up when you're not there because nobody could be bothered to call ahead.
When you order a full pallet, you get treated like a proper customer, not like someone placing an emergency order. The service reflects that.
The Professional Advantage
There's something else worth mentioning: how you buy materials says something about how you run your business. Other trades people notice. Suppliers remember. Clients pick up on these things too.
When you're the builder who's got their act together – who orders sensibly, plans ahead, and doesn't create drama around material deliveries – word gets around. You become the guy who other builders recommend. Suppliers give you better service. Clients trust you more.
It's not about showing off; it's about demonstrating competence. Professional builders buy materials professionally. They don't create unnecessary complications for themselves or anyone else.
The Storage Question (It's Not What You Think)
"But I haven't got room for 48 bags," you might say. Let's think about this properly.
Those 48 bags stack neatly on their pallet and take up just over a square metre of floor space (1200mm x 1000mm to be exact). They're designed to be stored outside under a tarp if necessary. They don't go off like milk or bread – and because of our strong industry connections, we ensure our stock is fresh with excellent shelf life.
The real question isn't whether you've got space for 48 bags. The real question is whether you can afford to keep running out of cement and making emergency orders at premium prices.
Most builders I know have room for all sorts of things that aren't making them money: old materials they'll never use, broken tools they'll never fix, equipment they bought for one job and never touched again. But they worry about storing cement that they know they'll definitely use.
It's backwards thinking.
Do the Maths (Seriously)
Let's put some numbers on this. Say you usually order 10 bags at a time, and you order five times over a couple of months. That's 50 bags total.
With individual orders, you're paying:
- Higher per-bag prices
- Multiple delivery charges
- Lost time on multiple phone calls
- Lost time accepting multiple deliveries
- The risk of running out and having to pay emergency prices
With one pallet order, you pay:
- Lower per-bag prices
- One delivery charge
- One phone call
- One morning waiting for delivery
- Zero risk of running out
Even if you don't use all 48 bags immediately, you're still ahead financially. And you'll use them eventually – good cement doesn't go bad.
The Bottom Line
At ClickCement, we're not trying to sell you cement you don't need. We're trying to sell you the cement you do need in a way that makes sense for grown-up builders running professional businesses.
Ordering a full pallet isn't about buying more cement; it's about buying cement more intelligently. It's about treating your business like a business instead of like a hobby that occasionally runs out of materials.
The construction industry has enough complications without creating unnecessary ones around something as basic as cement supply. Order a full pallet, get better prices, get reliable delivery, and get on with the job.
That's not just good business sense – it's common sense.
Ready to stop messing about with small orders?
Contact ClickCement today and order your full pallet. Better prices, better service, and one less thing to worry about on your next job.
