Ballast & Gravel delivered to Locharbriggs

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Locharbriggs?

• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
• 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.
• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.

Things to check before you order

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.

Quantities: a worked example

A base 4 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 1.08 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.47 tonnes of all-in ballast and 17 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Before your Locharbriggs delivery arrives

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

• With roughly 7h 09m of daylight in Locharbriggs around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Common questions from Locharbriggs

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Locharbriggs?

Yes. We deliver across Locharbriggs, including DG1. Locharbriggs is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Can I add other materials to my Locharbriggs 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.

What is all-in ballast?

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

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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