Ballast & Gravel delivery in Borehamwood

Ballast & Gravel available for Borehamwood delivery

• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.

Delivery to Borehamwood: what helps

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Borehamwood 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.
• In summer Borehamwood gets around 16h 40m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

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.

Decorative areas

Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.

How much will you need?

A base 3 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 0.81 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.86 tonnes of all-in ballast and 13 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel in Borehamwood: questions

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Borehamwood?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

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 Borehamwood?

Yes. We deliver across Borehamwood, including WD6, WD7, EN6. Borehamwood is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.