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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivery in Dunstable

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 prices ballast and gravel delivered to Dunstable and the rest of Bedfordshire, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.

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

Dunstable delivery at a glance

Postcode districts
LU6, LU5, LU4, LU7
Delivering to
Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Nearby (straight line)
Luton (5 mi), Leighton Buzzard (6 mi), Harpenden (9 mi)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 46m on the shortest day

Ballast & Gravel available for Dunstable delivery

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

Planning the drop in Dunstable

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

  • On busy streets in Dunstable, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 2.4 × 2.4 m and 100 mm deep is 0.58 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.32 tonnes of all-in ballast and 9 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Before you order ballast and gravel

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.

Your questions answered

What is all-in ballast?

A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.

Can I add other materials to my Dunstable delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from ballast and gravel to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Dunstable?

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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