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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Newbury

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 is a builders' merchant delivering ballast and gravel into Newbury, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

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

Newbury delivery at a glance

Delivering to
Newbury, Berkshire
Postcode districts
RG14, RG20
Daylight
About 7h 51m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Thatcham (3 mi), Basingstoke (14 mi), Didcot (15 mi)

Ballast & Gravel available for Newbury delivery

  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • 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.

How much will you need?

A base 3 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.54 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.24 tonnes of all-in ballast and 9 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Delivery to Newbury: what helps

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

  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Your questions answered

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 Newbury?

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Newbury?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

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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