Ballast & Gravel delivery in Belfast

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Belfast?

• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 4 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 1.2 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.75 tonnes of all-in ballast and 19 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

Ballast or separate sand and gravel?

All-in ballast is convenient for general concrete. For more control over the mix, use separate sharp sand and gravel.

Gravel size

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

Delivering ballast and gravel in Belfast

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually.

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around BT1 are priced to the exact address.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Ballast & Gravel in Belfast: questions

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Belfast?

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.

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Belfast?

Yes. We deliver across Belfast, including BT1, BT2, BT7. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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