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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for King's Lynn, delivered to site

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.

For jobs in King's Lynn we quote ballast and gravel as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

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

Delivery facts for King's Lynn

Nearby (straight line)
Wisbech (12 mi), March (19 mi), Spalding (23 mi)
Postcode districts
PE30, PE34, PE33, PE32
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Daylight
About 7h 36m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Ballast & Gravel available for King's Lynn delivery

  • 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.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.

Quantities: a worked example

A base 3 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 0.81 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.86 tonnes of all-in ballast and 13 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

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.

Getting ballast and gravel onto your King's Lynn site

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

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in King's Lynn

What is all-in ballast?

A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to King's Lynn?

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.

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 and gravel to trades and homeowners in King's Lynn?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

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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