Ballast & Gravel for Armagh, delivered to site

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Armagh?

• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.

Picking the right product

Gravel size

20 mm gravel suits concrete and drainage layers; 10 mm and pea gravel suit bedding pipes and paths.

Decorative areas

Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.

Working out quantities for your Armagh job

A base 2.4 × 2.4 m and 100 mm deep is 0.58 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.32 tonnes of all-in ballast and 9 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Before your Armagh delivery arrives

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually.

• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• On busy streets in Armagh, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• With roughly 7h 18m of daylight in Armagh around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Ordering ballast and gravel for Armagh: FAQs

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.

How much ballast for a cubic metre of concrete?

Roughly 2 to 2.2 tonnes of all-in ballast with about 15 bags of cement at a 1:5 mix. Our concrete calculator works out your slab or footing.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Armagh?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Armagh?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.