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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Greenwich

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 Greenwich and the rest of Greater London, 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

Ballast & Gravel to Greenwich: the basics

Postcode districts
SE10, SE14, SE8, SE13
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Daylight
About 7h 50m on the shortest day
Delivering to
Greenwich, Greater London
Nearby (straight line)
Blackheath (1 mi), Canary Wharf (2 mi), Catford (2 mi)

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

Working out quantities for your Greenwich job

A base 3.6 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.62 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 3.71 tonnes of all-in ballast and 26 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

How delivery works in Greenwich

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

  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
  • In summer Greenwich gets around 16h 38m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

Choosing ballast and gravel

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 Greenwich

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Greenwich?

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Greenwich?

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.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

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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