Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Burgess Hill

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Burgess Hill?

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

Planning the drop in Burgess Hill

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

• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Before you order ballast and gravel

Gravel size

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

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.

Quantities: a worked example

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

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Burgess Hill

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Burgess Hill?

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

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.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Burgess Hill?

Yes. We deliver across Burgess Hill, including RH15, BN6, RH17, RH16. Burgess Hill is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.