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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for Ashford (Kent), delivered to site

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.

SK Trade prices ballast and gravel delivered to Ashford (Kent) and the rest of Kent, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.

Bulk bags filled with gravel and all-in ballast on a building site

Delivery facts for Ashford (Kent)

Nearby (straight line)
Faversham (12 mi), Canterbury (13 mi), Folkestone (13 mi)
Delivering to
Ashford (Kent), Kent
Postcode districts
TN24, TN23, TN25
Daylight
About 7h 53m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.

Before you order ballast and gravel

Decorative areas

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

Gravel size

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

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 3 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.54 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.24 tonnes of all-in ballast and 9 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Delivering ballast and gravel in Ashford (Kent)

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Ashford (Kent) is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • With roughly 7h 53m of daylight in Ashford (Kent) around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Ballast & Gravel questions

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Ashford (Kent)?

Yes. We deliver across Ashford (Kent), including TN24, TN23, TN25. Ashford (Kent) is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

What is all-in ballast?

A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Ashford (Kent)?

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.

Send your list, get a delivered price

Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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