Ballast & Gravel delivered to Bideford

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Bideford

• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

Working out quantities for your Bideford job

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

Before your Bideford 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. Bideford is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• With roughly 7h 54m of daylight in Bideford around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around EX39 are priced to the exact address.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Things to check before you order

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.

Ordering ballast and gravel for Bideford: FAQs

Can I add other materials to my Bideford 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 trades and homeowners in Bideford?

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

What is all-in ballast?

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