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.

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.
Also delivering ballast and gravel nearby
- Ballast & Gravel in Great Yarmouth
- Ballast & Gravel in Lowestoft
- Ballast & Gravel in Thetford
- Ballast & Gravel in Stowmarket
- Ballast & Gravel in Bury St Edmunds
- Ballast & Gravel in King's Lynn
Complete your Norwich order
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.
