How to Choose Cement: A Contractor’s Checklist

Most cement decisions go wrong at specification, not at price. Here is the checklist we run through with builders, contractors and homeowners before an order goes in.

The short version

  • Specify for the exposure the product actually sees, not the best case.
  • Check compatibility with what your installer already uses.
  • Buy the quantity the drawing calls for plus a realistic wastage allowance.
  • Confirm lead time before you commit — stock position moves weekly.

What you can expect to pay

Live prices from our own catalogue, not a guess — every row links to the product page.

ProductPrice
Lafarge Durabuild 32.5N Cement 50 kg – Workable & Eco‑FriendlyR55
ICON Cement 22.5 X – 50 kg Bag – General-Purpose Construction & Masonry CementR55
ICON Cement 32.5 R – 50 kg Bag – General-Purpose Construction CementR60
Icon Cement General Purpose 32.5R – Versatile Construction CementR65
AfriSam All Purpose Cement 42.5N – 50 kg BagR75
Sephaku 42.5N Cement 50 kg – Versatile Normal‑Strength CementR75
ICON Cement 42.5 – 50 kg Bag – High-Strength General Purpose CementR85
Kwikbuild 42.5N Cement – 50 kg High-Strength Composite CementR85
SurePlaster Premix – Premium Plastering Made SimpleR90
SureMortar Premix – Premium Just-Add-Water Mortar for BricklayingR90

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Frequently asked questions

How to Choose Cement: A Contractor’s Checklist?

Most cement decisions go wrong at specification, not at price. Here is the checklist we run through with builders, contractors and homeowners before an order goes in.

Where can I see current cement prices?

Our cement category is live and priced: https://sahomebuilderstore.com/product-category/cement/

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