Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Kelso

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Kelso?

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

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

Planning the drop in Kelso

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

• In summer Kelso gets around 17h 31m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around TD5 are priced to the exact address.
• With roughly 7h 02m of daylight in Kelso around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Before you order 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.

Decorative areas

Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.

Ballast & Gravel in Kelso: questions

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

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

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Kelso?

Yes. We deliver across Kelso, including TD5. Kelso is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.