Ballast & Gravel delivery in Ashton-under-Lyne

Ballast & Gravel available for Ashton-under-Lyne delivery

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

How delivery works in Ashton-under-Lyne

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Ashton-under-Lyne is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• With roughly 7h 28m of daylight in Ashton-under-Lyne around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

Things to check before you order

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.

How much will you need?

A base 2.4 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 0.72 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.65 tonnes of all-in ballast and 12 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Ashton-under-Lyne

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Ashton-under-Lyne?

Yes. We deliver across Ashton-under-Lyne, including OL7, OL6, SK16, SK15. Ashton-under-Lyne 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.

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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.

What is all-in ballast?

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