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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to High Wycombe

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 HP13 to HP15, we price ballast and gravel delivered to High Wycombe and confirm the drop point and date when you order.

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

Ballast & Gravel to High Wycombe: the basics

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Postcode districts
HP13, HP11, HP12, HP15
Daylight
About 7h 48m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Amersham (6 mi), Maidenhead (7 mi), Chesham (8 mi)

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

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

How delivery works in High Wycombe

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

  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
  • 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.

Quantities: a worked example

A base 3.6 × 2.4 m and 100 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

Getting the right 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.

Your questions answered

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in High Wycombe?

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.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

Pea gravel or a similar clean single-size gravel is commonly used around underground pipes.

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.

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

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.

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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