Ballast & Gravel for Newport (Isle of Wight), delivered to site

Our ballast and gravel range for Newport (Isle of Wight) jobs

• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.

Delivery to Newport (Isle of Wight): 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. Newport (Isle of Wight) needs a ferry crossing, so deliveries are quoted individually with the crossing included.

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• In summer Newport (Isle of Wight) gets around 16h 30m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• On busy streets in Newport (Isle of Wight), a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

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

Picking the right product

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.

Common questions from Newport (Isle of Wight)

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Newport (Isle of Wight)?

Yes. We deliver across Newport (Isle of Wight), including PO30. Newport (Isle of Wight) needs a ferry crossing, so deliveries are quoted individually with the crossing included. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

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

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.

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.