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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivery in Berkshire

Ballast (all-in ballast) is a mixed sand and gravel aggregate used with cement to make concrete; gravel and shingle are graded stones used for drainage, bedding and decoration.

We price ballast and gravel for jobs anywhere in Berkshire; send a list or the sizes of the job and we will quote it delivered.

Bulk bags filled with gravel and all-in ballast on a building site

Berkshire at a glance

Covering
10 towns across Berkshire
Postcode areas
RG, SL, GU
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Neighbouring areas
Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Greater London

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Berkshire

  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • 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.

Ballast & Gravel delivered in Berkshire towns

Sizing your order

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 150 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

Before your Berkshire delivery arrives

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

  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • On busy streets in Berkshire, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Choosing ballast and gravel

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.

Common questions from Berkshire

Can I add other materials to my Berkshire 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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Berkshire?

Yes. We deliver across Berkshire, including RG, SL, GU. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Berkshire. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What is all-in ballast?

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

Send your list, get a delivered price

Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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