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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for Chesterfield, delivered to site

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.

Building in Chesterfield? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the ballast and gravel and anything else on it.

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

Your Chesterfield delivery

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Staveley (3 mi), Dronfield (4 mi), Sheffield (9 mi)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivering to
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Postcode districts
S49, S41, S43, S40
Daylight
About 7h 31m on the shortest day

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Chesterfield?

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

How delivery works in Chesterfield

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

  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Sizing your order

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 0.65 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.48 tonnes of all-in ballast and 11 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.

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.

Ordering ballast and gravel for Chesterfield: FAQs

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 and gravel to Chesterfield?

Yes. We deliver across Chesterfield, including S49, S41, S43, S40. Chesterfield is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Can I add other materials to my Chesterfield 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.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

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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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