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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for Feltham, 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.

Trades and homeowners in Feltham can order ballast and gravel for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

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

Delivery facts for Feltham

Postcode districts
TW13, TW14, TW5, TW3
Delivering to
Feltham, Greater London
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Daylight
About 7h 50m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Hanworth (2 mi), Ashford (Surrey) (2 mi), Hounslow (3 mi)

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.

Getting the right ballast and gravel

Decorative areas

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

Gravel size

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

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.43 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 0.99 tonnes of all-in ballast and 7 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Planning the drop in Feltham

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

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • On busy streets in Feltham, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Ballast & Gravel in Feltham: questions

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Feltham?

Yes. We deliver across Feltham, including TW13, TW14, TW5, TW3. Feltham 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.

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.

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

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.

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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