Ballast & Gravel delivered to Clacton-on-Sea

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Clacton-on-Sea?

• 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.
• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

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.

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.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Clacton-on-Sea

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

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• On busy streets in Clacton-on-Sea, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

A quick quantity check

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.43 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 0.99 tonnes of all-in ballast and 7 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ordering ballast and gravel for Clacton-on-Sea: 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.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Clacton-on-Sea?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Clacton-on-Sea?

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.