Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Deal

Our ballast and gravel range for Deal jobs

• 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.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Deal site

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

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.

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.

Decorative areas

Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.

How much will you need?

A base 4 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.8 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 4.12 tonnes of all-in ballast and 28 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel in Deal: questions

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Deal?

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

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Deal?

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.

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.