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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivery in Northamptonshire

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 sites in Northamptonshire, our ballast and gravel prices include delivery to your postcode, with the offload agreed when you order.

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

Northamptonshire at a glance

Covering
6 towns across Northamptonshire
Postcode areas
NN, LE, CV
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Neighbouring areas
Rutland, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire

Our ballast and gravel range for Northamptonshire jobs

  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • 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.

Ballast & Gravel delivered in Northamptonshire towns

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 4 × 1.8 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

Delivering ballast and gravel in Northamptonshire

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

  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around NN are priced to the exact address.

Choosing 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.

Common questions from Northamptonshire

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

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 trades and homeowners in Northamptonshire?

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

Can I add other materials to my Northamptonshire 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.

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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