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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Kingswinford

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 Kingswinford and the rest of West Midlands, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.

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

Ballast & Gravel to Kingswinford: the basics

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 39m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivering to
Kingswinford, West Midlands
Nearby (straight line)
Brierley Hill (2 mi), Stourbridge (3 mi), Dudley (4 mi)
Postcode districts
DY6, DY8, DY3, DY5

Ballast & Gravel available for Kingswinford delivery

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

Delivering ballast and gravel in Kingswinford

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

  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Choosing ballast and gravel

Gravel size

20 mm gravel suits concrete and drainage layers; 10 mm and pea gravel suit bedding pipes and paths.

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.

Working out quantities for your Kingswinford job

A base 3 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 0.9 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.06 tonnes of all-in ballast and 14 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Common questions from Kingswinford

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Kingswinford?

Yes. We deliver across Kingswinford, including DY6, DY8, DY3, DY5. Kingswinford is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What is all-in ballast?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Kingswinford?

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.

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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