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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for Bolton, delivered to site

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.

For jobs in Bolton we quote ballast and gravel as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

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

Delivery facts for Bolton

How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Farnworth (3 mi), Westhoughton (4 mi), Radcliffe (5 mi)
Delivering to
Bolton, Greater Manchester
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 27m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Bolton?

  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.

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.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 3 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.35 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 3.09 tonnes of all-in ballast and 21 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

How delivery works in Bolton

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

  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • With roughly 7h 27m of daylight in Bolton around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Ballast & Gravel in Bolton: questions

Can I add other materials to my Bolton 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.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Bolton?

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

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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