Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Canary Wharf

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Canary Wharf?

• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
• 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.

Working out quantities for your Canary Wharf job

A base 4 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 1.2 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.75 tonnes of all-in ballast and 19 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

Decorative areas

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

Gravel size

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

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Canary Wharf site

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Canary Wharf 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.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Ballast & Gravel questions

Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Canary Wharf?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

What is all-in ballast?

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

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.

Can I add other materials to my Canary Wharf 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.