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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for Middleton, delivered to site

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.

Building in Middleton? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the ballast and gravel and anything else on it.

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

Middleton delivery at a glance

Daylight
About 7h 27m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Chadderton (2 mi), Heywood (3 mi), Royton (3 mi)
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Postcode districts
M24, M9, OL11, OL10
Delivering to
Middleton, Greater Manchester
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Ballast & Gravel available for Middleton delivery

  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Middleton

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

  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around M24 are priced to the exact address.
  • On busy streets in Middleton, 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.

Quantities: a worked example

A base 2.4 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 0.72 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.65 tonnes of all-in ballast and 12 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

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.

Decorative areas

Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Middleton

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Middleton?

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.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.

Can I add other materials to my Middleton 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.

Send your list, get a delivered price

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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