Ballast & Gravel delivery in Grangemouth

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Grangemouth?

• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
• 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.
• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.

Working out quantities for your Grangemouth job

A base 2.4 × 2.4 m and 100 mm deep is 0.58 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.32 tonnes of all-in ballast and 9 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Planning the drop in Grangemouth

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

• On busy streets in Grangemouth, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• In summer Grangemouth gets around 17h 37m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

Choosing ballast and gravel

Gravel size

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

Ballast or separate sand and gravel?

All-in ballast is convenient for general concrete. For more control over the mix, use separate sharp sand and gravel.

Your questions answered

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 Grangemouth?

Yes. We deliver across Grangemouth, including FK3, FK2, FK1. Grangemouth is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Can I add other materials to my Grangemouth delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from ballast and gravel to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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