Ballast & Gravel delivery in Catford

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Catford?

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

Quantities: a worked example

A base 4 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.8 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 4.12 tonnes of all-in ballast and 28 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Delivering ballast and gravel in Catford

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

• In summer Catford gets around 16h 38m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

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.

Common questions from Catford

Can I add other materials to my Catford 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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Catford?

Yes. We deliver across Catford, including SE6, SE23, SE4, SE13. Catford is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.