Ballast & Gravel delivery in Bangor (Gwynedd)

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

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

Sizing your order

A base 3.6 × 3 m and 100 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

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Bangor (Gwynedd) site

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

• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• With roughly 7h 31m of daylight in Bangor (Gwynedd) around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

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.

Ballast & Gravel in Bangor (Gwynedd): questions

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Bangor (Gwynedd)?

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

Can I add other materials to my Bangor (Gwynedd) 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.

What is all-in ballast?

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