Cement & Aggregates
Ballast & Gravel delivered to Luton
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 Luton and the rest of Bedfordshire, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.

Ballast & Gravel to Luton: the basics
- Postcode districts
- LU1, LU2, LU4
- Delivering to
- Luton, Bedfordshire
- Daylight
- About 7h 46m on the shortest day
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Nearby (straight line)
- Dunstable (5 mi), Harpenden (5 mi), Hitchin (7 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
Which ballast and gravel can you order in Luton?
- Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
- Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
- 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
- ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
- Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
Delivering ballast and gravel in Luton
Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Luton is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
- Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
- Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
Ballast & Gravel: choosing well
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.
A quick quantity check
A base 4 × 2.4 m and 150 mm deep is 1.44 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 3.3 tonnes of all-in ballast and 23 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator
Ballast & Gravel in Luton: questions
Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Luton?
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.
What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?
Pea gravel or a similar clean single-size gravel is commonly used around underground pipes.
Can I add other materials to my Luton 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.
Close to Luton
- Ballast & Gravel in Dunstable
- Ballast & Gravel in Harpenden
- Ballast & Gravel in Hitchin
- Ballast & Gravel in Hemel Hempstead
- Ballast & Gravel in Stevenage
- Ballast & Gravel in St Albans
Other materials for Luton sites
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