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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for East Kilbride, 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.

Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in East Kilbride, we can supply the ballast and gravel and deliver to site.

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

Delivery facts for East Kilbride

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 00m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Cambuslang (3 mi), Rutherglen (5 mi), Hamilton (6 mi)
Postcode districts
G74, G75, G72
Delivering to
East Kilbride, Lanarkshire
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Ballast & Gravel available for East Kilbride delivery

  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

Things to check before you order

Gravel size

20 mm gravel suits concrete and drainage layers; 10 mm and pea gravel suit bedding pipes and paths.

Decorative areas

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

Before your East Kilbride 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. East Kilbride is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • In summer East Kilbride gets around 17h 34m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Working out quantities for your East Kilbride job

A base 2.4 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 0.72 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.65 tonnes of all-in ballast and 12 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Common questions from East Kilbride

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to East Kilbride?

Yes. We deliver across East Kilbride, including G74, G75, G72. East Kilbride is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What is all-in ballast?

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

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

Pea gravel or a similar clean single-size gravel is commonly used around underground pipes.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to East Kilbride?

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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