Ballast & Gravel delivered to Auchterarder

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Auchterarder?

• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
• 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.

Working out quantities for your Auchterarder job

A base 3.6 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.65 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.48 tonnes of all-in ballast and 11 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

How delivery works in Auchterarder

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

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

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.

Common questions from Auchterarder

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

Pea gravel or a similar clean single-size gravel is commonly used around underground pipes.

Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Auchterarder?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

Can I add other materials to my Auchterarder delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from ballast and gravel to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

How much gravel do I need for a path?

Multiply the area by the depth (often 40 to 50 mm for decorative gravel) to get cubic metres, then allow about 1.5 tonnes per cubic metre.