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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Fleet

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 prices ballast and gravel delivered to Fleet and the rest of Hampshire, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.

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

Fleet delivery at a glance

Daylight
About 7h 52m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
GU51, GU52, GU14, RG27
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Farnborough (3 mi), Aldershot (4 mi), Yateley (4 mi)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivering to
Fleet, Hampshire

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

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

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.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Fleet

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

  • On busy streets in Fleet, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Working out quantities for your Fleet job

A base 3.6 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 1.08 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.47 tonnes of all-in ballast and 17 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Fleet

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.

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Fleet?

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Fleet?

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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