Cement & Aggregates
Ballast & Gravel delivery in Derbyshire
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.
Across Derbyshire, from Derby to Buxton, we supply ballast and gravel delivered to site with the price and date confirmed in writing.

Derbyshire at a glance
- Covering
- 12 towns across Derbyshire
- Postcode areas
- DE, S, NG, SK
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Neighbouring areas
- Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, South Yorkshire
Ballast & Gravel we supply in Derbyshire
- Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
- 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.
- Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
Ballast & Gravel delivered in Derbyshire towns
- Ballast & Gravel in Derby
- Ballast & Gravel in Chesterfield
- Ballast & Gravel in Long Eaton
- Ballast & Gravel in Ilkeston
- Ballast & Gravel in Swadlincote
- Ballast & Gravel in Staveley
- Ballast & Gravel in Belper
- Ballast & Gravel in Heanor
- Ballast & Gravel in Alfreton
- Ballast & Gravel in Dronfield
- Ballast & Gravel in Ripley
- Ballast & Gravel in Buxton
A quick quantity check
A base 2.4 × 2.4 m and 150 mm deep is 0.86 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.98 tonnes of all-in ballast and 14 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator
How delivery works in Derbyshire
Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Derbyshire.
- 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 Derbyshire, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
- 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
Decorative areas
Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.
Gravel size
20 mm gravel suits concrete and drainage layers; 10 mm and pea gravel suit bedding pipes and paths.
Ballast & Gravel in Derbyshire: questions
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Derbyshire?
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.
Do you deliver ballast in bags?
Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Derbyshire?
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.
Ballast & Gravel in neighbouring areas
- Ballast & Gravel in Nottinghamshire
- Ballast & Gravel in Staffordshire
- Ballast & Gravel in South Yorkshire
- Ballast & Gravel in Leicestershire
- Ballast & Gravel in Rutland
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