Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Herne Bay

Ballast & Gravel available for Herne Bay delivery

• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.

Planning the drop in Herne Bay

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

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• In summer Herne Bay gets around 16h 37m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

How much will you need?

A base 2.4 × 2.4 m and 150 mm deep is 0.86 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.98 tonnes of all-in ballast and 14 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Picking the right product

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.

Gravel size

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

Ballast & Gravel questions

Can I add other materials to my Herne Bay 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.

What is all-in ballast?

A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.

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 Herne Bay?

Yes. We deliver across Herne Bay, including CT6, CT5, CT3. Herne Bay is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.