Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Longton

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Longton?

• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
• 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.

Picking the right product

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.

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Longton site

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Longton 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.
• On busy streets in Longton, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 3 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.35 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 3.09 tonnes of all-in ballast and 21 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Common questions from Longton

How much gravel do I need for a path?

Multiply the area by the depth (often 40 to 50 mm for decorative gravel) to get cubic metres, then allow about 1.5 tonnes per cubic metre.

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Longton?

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

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Longton?

Yes. We deliver across Longton, including ST3, ST4, ST2. Longton is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.