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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for Norwich, delivered to site

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.

Building in Norwich? Send us your list and we will come back with a delivered price for the ballast and gravel and anything else on it.

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

Norwich delivery at a glance

Delivering to
Norwich, Norfolk
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Great Yarmouth (18 mi), Lowestoft (22 mi), Thetford (27 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 38m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
NR2, NR3, NR1, NR14

Ballast & Gravel available for Norwich delivery

  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.

Delivery to Norwich: 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. Norwich is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • On busy streets in Norwich, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Working out quantities for your Norwich job

A base 4 × 2.4 m and 150 mm deep is 1.44 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 3.3 tonnes of all-in ballast and 23 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

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.

Decorative areas

Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.

Ordering ballast and gravel for Norwich: FAQs

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Norwich?

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

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Norwich?

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.

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.

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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