Cement & Aggregates
Ballast & Gravel delivery in Newquay
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.
For jobs in Newquay we quote ballast and gravel as a delivered price to your postcode, with the vehicle and offload method agreed up front.

Ballast & Gravel to Newquay: the basics
- Delivering to
- Newquay, Cornwall
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Nearby (straight line)
- Truro (10 mi), St Austell (14 mi), Redruth (14 mi)
- Postcode districts
- TR7, TR8
- Daylight
- About 8h 00m on the shortest day
What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Newquay?
- 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.
- Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
Estimating your ballast and gravel
A base 4 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 1.2 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.75 tonnes of all-in ballast and 19 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator
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.
Before your Newquay delivery arrives
Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Newquay is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around TR7 are priced to the exact address.
- For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
- Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
Common questions from Newquay
Can I add other materials to my Newquay 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.
What is all-in ballast?
A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Newquay?
Yes. We deliver across Newquay, including TR7, TR8. Newquay is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Do you deliver ballast in bags?
Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.
Nearby towns we deliver ballast and gravel to
- Ballast & Gravel in Truro
- Ballast & Gravel in St Austell
- Ballast & Gravel in Redruth
- Ballast & Gravel in Camborne
- Ballast & Gravel in Falmouth
- Ballast & Gravel in Plymouth
Also available in Newquay
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.
