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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Felixstowe

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 is a builders' merchant delivering ballast and gravel into Felixstowe, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

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

Your Felixstowe delivery

Postcode districts
IP11, IP10
Daylight
About 7h 45m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Harwich (3 mi), Ipswich (11 mi), Clacton-on-Sea (15 mi)
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
Felixstowe, Suffolk

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Felixstowe

  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.

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.

How much will you need?

A base 4 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 1.2 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.75 tonnes of all-in ballast and 19 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Felixstowe site

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

  • With roughly 7h 45m of daylight in Felixstowe around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • On busy streets in Felixstowe, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Common questions from Felixstowe

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 Felixstowe?

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Felixstowe?

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

What is all-in ballast?

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

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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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