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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Gloucester

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 Gloucester 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

Your Gloucester delivery

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Cheltenham (7 mi), Stroud (8 mi), Tewkesbury (9 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 46m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
GL1, GL2, GL4, GL3
Delivering to
Gloucester (Gloucestershire)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Gloucester?

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

A quick quantity check

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

Delivering ballast and gravel in Gloucester

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

  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

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.

Common questions from Gloucester

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

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.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Gloucester?

Yes. We deliver across Gloucester, including GL1, GL2, GL4, GL3. Gloucester 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.

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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