Cement & Aggregates
Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Litherland
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 Litherland we quote ballast and gravel as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

Ballast & Gravel to Litherland: the basics
- Postcode districts
- L21, L20, L22, L30
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Nearby (straight line)
- Bootle (1 mi), Maghull (4 mi), Liverpool (4 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Delivering to
- Litherland, Merseyside
- Daylight
- About 7h 28m on the shortest day
Choosing from our ballast and gravel range
- Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
- Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
- All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
- ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
Getting the right 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.
How delivery works in Litherland
Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Litherland 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 the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
- On busy streets in Litherland, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
Working out quantities for your Litherland job
A base 2.4 × 2.4 m and 100 mm deep is 0.58 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.32 tonnes of all-in ballast and 9 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator
Ballast & Gravel questions
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Litherland?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
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.
Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Litherland?
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 in bags?
Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.
Ballast & Gravel in neighbouring towns
- Ballast & Gravel in Bootle
- Ballast & Gravel in Maghull
- Ballast & Gravel in Liverpool
- Ballast & Gravel in Wallasey
- Ballast & Gravel in Kirkby
- Ballast & Gravel in Birkenhead
Also available in Litherland
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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.
