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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Dumbarton

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.

Need ballast and gravel on site in Dumbarton? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.

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

Delivery facts for Dumbarton

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Daylight
About 6h 57m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
G82, G83
Nearby (straight line)
Vale of Leven (2 mi), Clydebank (7 mi), Greenock (7 mi)

Our ballast and gravel range for Dumbarton jobs

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

Before your Dumbarton delivery arrives

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

  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

How much will you need?

A base 3 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 0.81 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.86 tonnes of all-in ballast and 13 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

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.

Decorative areas

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

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Dumbarton

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 Dumbarton?

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

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Dumbarton?

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.

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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