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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Carshalton

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.

Need ballast and gravel on site in Carshalton? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.

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

Carshalton delivery at a glance

Nearby (straight line)
Wallington (1 mi), Sutton (2 mi), Mitcham (2 mi)
Delivering to
Carshalton, Greater London
Postcode districts
SM5, SM6, CR4, SM2
Daylight
About 7h 51m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

Our ballast and gravel range for Carshalton jobs

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

Choosing 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.

Quantities: a worked example

A base 3.6 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 0.97 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.23 tonnes of all-in ballast and 16 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Carshalton site

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

  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • On busy streets in Carshalton, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Your questions answered

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Carshalton?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

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

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.

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 in bags?

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

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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