Cement & Aggregates
Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Northwich
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.
From CW9 to CW8, we price ballast and gravel delivered to Northwich and confirm the drop point and date when you order.

Delivery facts for Northwich
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Nearby (straight line)
- Winsford (5 mi), Warrington (10 mi), Runcorn (10 mi)
- Delivering to
- Northwich, Cheshire
- Postcode districts
- CW9, CW8
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
- Daylight
- About 7h 31m on the shortest day
Our ballast and gravel range for Northwich jobs
- Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
- Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
- All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
- 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
Getting ballast and gravel onto your Northwich site
Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Northwich is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
- Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
- Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
Working out quantities for your Northwich job
A base 3 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 0.81 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.86 tonnes of all-in ballast and 13 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator
Getting the right ballast and gravel
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 Northwich
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.
What is all-in ballast?
A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.
Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Northwich?
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.
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Northwich?
Yes. We deliver across Northwich, including CW9, CW8. Northwich is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.
Other towns near Northwich
- Ballast & Gravel in Winsford
- Ballast & Gravel in Warrington
- Ballast & Gravel in Runcorn
- Ballast & Gravel in Widnes
- Ballast & Gravel in Altrincham
- Ballast & Gravel in Crewe
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