Cement & Aggregates
Ballast & Gravel delivery in Kent
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.
We price ballast and gravel for jobs anywhere in Kent; send a list or the sizes of the job and we will quote it delivered.
Kent at a glance
- Covering
- 23 towns across Kent
- Postcode areas
- ME, TN, CT, DA, BR
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Neighbouring areas
- Essex, Greater London, East Sussex
Our ballast and gravel range for Kent jobs
- 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.
- Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
- ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
Ballast & Gravel delivered in Kent towns
- Ballast & Gravel in Maidstone
- Ballast & Gravel in Gillingham
- Ballast & Gravel in Chatham
- Ballast & Gravel in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Ballast & Gravel in Folkestone
- Ballast & Gravel in Margate
- Ballast & Gravel in Ashford (Kent)
- Ballast & Gravel in Canterbury
- Ballast & Gravel in Sittingbourne
- Ballast & Gravel in Gravesend
- Ballast & Gravel in Dartford
- Ballast & Gravel in Ramsgate
- Ballast & Gravel in Dover
- Ballast & Gravel in Tonbridge
- Ballast & Gravel in Strood
- Ballast & Gravel in Whitstable
- Ballast & Gravel in Deal
- Ballast & Gravel in Sevenoaks
- Ballast & Gravel in Rochester
- Ballast & Gravel in Herne Bay
- Ballast & Gravel in Broadstairs
- Ballast & Gravel in Faversham
- Ballast & Gravel in Swanley
Estimating your ballast and gravel
A base 4 × 2.4 m and 100 mm deep is 0.96 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.2 tonnes of all-in ballast and 15 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator
Getting ballast and gravel onto your Kent site
Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Kent.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
- Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
Ballast & Gravel: choosing well
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.
Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Kent
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Kent?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
What is all-in ballast?
A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.
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.
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Kent?
Yes. We deliver across Kent, including ME, TN, CT, DA, BR. Our standard mainland delivery area covers Kent. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Ballast & Gravel in neighbouring areas
- Ballast & Gravel in Essex
- Ballast & Gravel in Greater London
- Ballast & Gravel in East Sussex
- Ballast & Gravel in Surrey
- Ballast & Gravel in Hertfordshire
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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.