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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Chatham

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.

From ME4 to ME7, we price ballast and gravel delivered to Chatham and confirm the drop point and date when you order.

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

Ballast & Gravel to Chatham: the basics

Daylight
About 7h 51m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Rochester (1 mi), Gillingham (1 mi), Strood (2 mi)
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
Chatham, Kent
Postcode districts
ME4, ME5, ME1, ME7

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Chatham?

  • 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.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.

Before you order ballast and gravel

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.

Gravel size

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

Delivering ballast and gravel in Chatham

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Chatham 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.
  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around ME4 are priced to the exact address.

How much will you need?

A base 3 × 2.4 m and 100 mm deep is 0.72 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.65 tonnes of all-in ballast and 12 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Common questions from Chatham

What is all-in ballast?

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

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

Can I add other materials to my Chatham 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 Chatham?

Yes. We deliver across Chatham, including ME4, ME5, ME1, ME7. Chatham is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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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