Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Clydach

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Clydach?

• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
• 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.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Clydach

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

• 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 SA6 are priced to the exact address.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Things to check before you order

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.

Quantities: a worked example

A base 2.4 × 3 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

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Clydach

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 trades and homeowners in Clydach?

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 Clydach?

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.

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.