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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Kingswood

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 is a builders' merchant delivering ballast and gravel into Kingswood, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

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

Delivery facts for Kingswood

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Postcode districts
BS15, BS30
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivering to
Kingswood, Gloucestershire
Daylight
About 7h 50m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Mangotsfield (2 mi), Bristol (4 mi), Yate (7 mi)

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Kingswood?

  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • 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.

A quick quantity check

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

Planning the drop in Kingswood

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

  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

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.

Gravel size

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

Ordering ballast and gravel for Kingswood: FAQs

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Kingswood?

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.

Can I add other materials to my Kingswood delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from ballast and gravel to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

How much ballast for a cubic metre of concrete?

Roughly 2 to 2.2 tonnes of all-in ballast with about 15 bags of cement at a 1:5 mix. Our concrete calculator works out your slab or footing.

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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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