Cement & Aggregates
Ballast & Gravel delivered to Acton
Ballast (all-in ballast) is a mixed sand and gravel aggregate used with cement to make concrete; gravel and shingle are graded stones used for drainage, bedding and decoration.
Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Acton, we can supply the ballast and gravel and deliver to site.
Ballast & Gravel to Acton: the basics
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 49m on the shortest day
- Postcode districts
- W3, W5
- Nearby (straight line)
- Chiswick (1 mi), Shepherds Bush (2 mi), Willesden (2 mi)
- Delivering to
- Acton, Greater London
Our ballast and gravel range for Acton jobs
- Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
- Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
- 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
- All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
- ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
Quantities: a worked example
A base 4 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 1.08 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.47 tonnes of all-in ballast and 17 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator
How delivery works in Acton
Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Acton is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around W3 are priced to the exact address.
- With roughly 7h 49m of daylight in Acton around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
Ballast & Gravel: choosing well
Ballast or separate sand and gravel?
All-in ballast is convenient for general concrete. For more control over the mix, use separate sharp sand and gravel.
Decorative areas
Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.
Your questions answered
Do you deliver ballast in bags?
Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Acton?
Yes. We deliver across Acton, including W3, W5. Acton is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
What is all-in ballast?
A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Acton?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Also delivering ballast and gravel nearby
- Ballast & Gravel in Chiswick
- Ballast & Gravel in Shepherds Bush
- Ballast & Gravel in Willesden
- Ballast & Gravel in Barnes
- Ballast & Gravel in Notting Hill
- Ballast & Gravel in Brent
More materials delivered to Acton
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Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.