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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Gravesend

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.

Need ballast and gravel on site in Gravesend? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.

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

Your Gravesend delivery

Nearby (straight line)
Grays (3 mi), Strood (6 mi), South Ockendon (6 mi)
Postcode districts
DA12, DA11, DA10
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Daylight
About 7h 50m on the shortest day
Delivering to
Gravesend, Kent
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Gravesend?

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

Working out quantities for your Gravesend job

A base 3.6 × 2.4 m and 150 mm deep is 1.3 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.97 tonnes of all-in ballast and 21 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Delivering ballast and gravel in Gravesend

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

  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Before you order 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.

Ordering ballast and gravel for Gravesend: FAQs

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 Gravesend?

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.

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

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.

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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