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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivery in Coulsdon

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.

SK Trade is a builders' merchant delivering ballast and gravel into Coulsdon, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

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

Coulsdon delivery at a glance

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Postcode districts
CR5, CR8, SM6, CR2
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Daylight
About 7h 51m on the shortest day
Delivering to
Coulsdon, Greater London
Nearby (straight line)
Purley (2 mi), Banstead (3 mi), Wallington (3 mi)

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Coulsdon

  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Coulsdon

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Coulsdon 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.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around CR5 are priced to the exact address.
  • In summer Coulsdon gets around 16h 36m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

Picking the right product

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.

How much will you need?

A base 3.6 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 1.08 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.47 tonnes of all-in ballast and 17 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ordering ballast and gravel for Coulsdon: FAQs

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Coulsdon?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

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

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.

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.

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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