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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivery in East Riding of Yorkshire

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 delivers ballast and gravel across East Riding of Yorkshire, including Kingston upon Hull, Bridlington, Beverley and Goole, priced to your postcode before you order.

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

East Riding of Yorkshire at a glance

Covering
4 towns across East Riding of Yorkshire
Postcode areas
HU, YO, DN
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Neighbouring areas
North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to East Riding of Yorkshire?

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

Ballast & Gravel delivered in East Riding of Yorkshire towns

A quick quantity check

A base 3 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.54 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.24 tonnes of all-in ballast and 9 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

How delivery works in East Riding of Yorkshire

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Our standard mainland delivery area covers East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around HU are priced to the exact address.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Choosing ballast and gravel

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.

Ballast & Gravel questions

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in East Riding of Yorkshire?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

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 and gravel to East Riding of Yorkshire?

Yes. We deliver across East Riding of Yorkshire, including HU, YO, DN. Our standard mainland delivery area covers East Riding of Yorkshire. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.

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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