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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Milton Keynes

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.

Need ballast and gravel on site in Milton Keynes? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.

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

Delivery facts for Milton Keynes

Daylight
About 7h 44m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Bletchley (3 mi), Leighton Buzzard (10 mi), Ampthill (11 mi)
Postcode districts
MK6, MK9, MK13, MK5
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Our ballast and gravel range for Milton Keynes jobs

  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.

Before you order ballast and gravel

Decorative areas

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

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.

Working out quantities for your Milton Keynes job

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.43 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 0.99 tonnes of all-in ballast and 7 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

How delivery works in Milton Keynes

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

  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around MK6 are priced to the exact address.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Ordering ballast and gravel for Milton Keynes: FAQs

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 soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Milton Keynes?

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 you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Milton Keynes?

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.

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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