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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for Droylsden, delivered to site

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.

We deliver ballast and gravel to sites, driveways and yards across Droylsden, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.

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

Ballast & Gravel to Droylsden: the basics

Daylight
About 7h 28m on the shortest day
Delivering to
Droylsden, Greater Manchester
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Failsworth (2 mi), Denton (2 mi), Ashton-under-Lyne (2 mi)
Postcode districts
M43, M18, M11, M35

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.

How delivery works in Droylsden

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

  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Things to check before you order

Decorative areas

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

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.

Sizing your order

A base 3.6 × 2.4 m and 100 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

Common questions from Droylsden

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Droylsden?

Yes. We deliver across Droylsden, including M43, M18, M11, M35. Droylsden is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Droylsden?

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.

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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