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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Godalming

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 Godalming 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 Godalming

Delivering to
Godalming, Surrey
Postcode districts
GU7, GU8, GU5
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Guildford (4 mi), Aldershot (8 mi), Farnham (8 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 53m on the shortest day

Ballast & Gravel available for Godalming delivery

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

How delivery works in Godalming

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

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

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.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 4 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.8 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 4.12 tonnes of all-in ballast and 28 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ordering ballast and gravel for Godalming: FAQs

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Godalming?

Yes. We deliver across Godalming, including GU7, GU8, GU5. Godalming 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 gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

Pea gravel or a similar clean single-size gravel is commonly used around underground pipes.

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

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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