Cement & Aggregates
Ballast & Gravel delivered to Heswall
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.
From CH60 to CH43, we price ballast and gravel delivered to Heswall and confirm the drop point and date when you order.
Ballast & Gravel to Heswall: the basics
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Delivering to
- Heswall, Merseyside
- Nearby (straight line)
- Bebington (4 mi), Birkenhead (6 mi), Flint (6 mi)
- Daylight
- About 7h 30m on the shortest day
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Postcode districts
- CH60, CH61, CH49, CH43
Ballast & Gravel available for Heswall delivery
- ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
- All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
- Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
- Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
- Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
How much will you need?
A base 3.6 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.65 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.48 tonnes of all-in ballast and 11 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator
Ballast & Gravel: choosing well
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.
How delivery works in Heswall
Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Heswall is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
- With roughly 7h 30m of daylight in Heswall around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
Ballast & Gravel in Heswall: questions
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Heswall?
Yes. We deliver across Heswall, including CH60, CH61, CH49, CH43. Heswall is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
How much ballast for a cubic metre of concrete?
Roughly 2 to 2.2 tonnes of all-in ballast with about 15 bags of cement at a 1:5 mix. Our concrete calculator works out your slab or footing.
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.
Is there a minimum order for delivery to Heswall?
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.
Nearby towns we deliver ballast and gravel to
- Ballast & Gravel in Bebington
- Ballast & Gravel in Birkenhead
- Ballast & Gravel in Flint
- Ballast & Gravel in Wallasey
- Ballast & Gravel in Liverpool
- Ballast & Gravel in Ellesmere Port
Other materials for Heswall sites
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.