Cement & Aggregates
Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Highbury
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 Highbury and the rest of Greater London, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.
Ballast & Gravel to Highbury: the basics
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Daylight
- About 7h 49m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Islington (1 mi), Holloway (1 mi), London (3 mi)
- Delivering to
- Highbury, Greater London
- Postcode districts
- N5, N7, N1
Our ballast and gravel range for Highbury jobs
- Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
- Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
- 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
- Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
Before you order ballast and gravel
Decorative areas
Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.
Gravel size
20 mm gravel suits concrete and drainage layers; 10 mm and pea gravel suit bedding pipes and paths.
Estimating your ballast and gravel
A base 2.4 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.08 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.47 tonnes of all-in ballast and 17 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator
Planning the drop in Highbury
Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Highbury is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
- In summer Highbury gets around 16h 39m 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.
Ballast & Gravel in Highbury: questions
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Highbury?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Highbury?
Yes. We deliver across Highbury, including N5, N7, N1. Highbury is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
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.
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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.