Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Basildon

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Basildon

• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
• 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.

Planning the drop in Basildon

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

• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• With roughly 7h 49m of daylight in Basildon around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Working out quantities for your Basildon job

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

Getting the right ballast and gravel

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.

Ballast & Gravel questions

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

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.

What is all-in ballast?

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

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Basildon?

Yes. We deliver across Basildon, including SS14, SS16, SS15, SS13. Basildon 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.