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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Cookstown

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.

For jobs in Cookstown we quote ballast and gravel as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

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

Ballast & Gravel to Cookstown: the basics

Nearby (straight line)
Coalisland (7 mi), Magherafelt (9 mi), Dungannon (10 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 14m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Postcode districts
BT80
Delivery
Quoted individually (Northern Ireland)
Delivering to
Cookstown, County Tyrone

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Cookstown

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

Quantities: a worked example

A base 3 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 0.9 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.06 tonnes of all-in ballast and 14 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

How delivery works in Cookstown

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Deliveries to Northern Ireland include a sea crossing, so we quote each order individually.

  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

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.

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Cookstown

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Cookstown?

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.

Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Cookstown?

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.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.

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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