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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for Hertford, delivered to site

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 is a builders' merchant delivering ballast and gravel into Hertford, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

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

Your Hertford delivery

Delivering to
Hertford (Hertfordshire)
Postcode districts
SG13, SG14, SG12
Nearby (straight line)
Hoddesdon (4 mi), Welwyn Garden City (6 mi), Hatfield (7 mi)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 47m on the shortest day

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Hertford?

  • 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.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Hertford

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

  • On busy streets in Hertford, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.43 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 0.99 tonnes of all-in ballast and 7 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Choosing ballast and gravel

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 in Hertford: questions

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

Can I add other materials to my Hertford 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.

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.

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Hertford?

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.

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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