Order ballast and gravel for delivery in East Grinstead

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to East Grinstead?

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

How much will you need?

A base 3.6 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 0.97 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.23 tonnes of all-in ballast and 16 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Getting ballast and gravel onto your East Grinstead site

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

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around RH19 are priced to the exact address.
• In summer East Grinstead gets around 16h 34m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• With roughly 7h 53m of daylight in East Grinstead around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Getting the right ballast and gravel

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.

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.

Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in East Grinstead?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to East Grinstead?

Yes. We deliver across East Grinstead, including RH19, RH10. East Grinstead is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.