Ballast & Gravel for Chester-le-Street, delivered to site

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Chester-le-Street

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

Delivery to Chester-le-Street: what helps

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

• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Things to check before you order

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.

Sizing your order

A base 3.6 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.62 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 3.71 tonnes of all-in ballast and 26 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Common questions from Chester-le-Street

How much ballast for a cubic metre of concrete?

Roughly 2 to 2.2 tonnes of all-in ballast with about 15 bags of cement at a 1:5 mix. Our concrete calculator works out your slab or footing.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Chester-le-Street?

Yes. We deliver across Chester-le-Street, including DH3, DH2, DH4. Chester-le-Street is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Chester-le-Street?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.