Ballast & Gravel delivery in Oswestry

Ballast & Gravel available for Oswestry delivery

• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.

How much will you need?

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 0.65 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.48 tonnes of all-in ballast and 11 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

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.

Planning the drop in Oswestry

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

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• With roughly 7h 35m of daylight in Oswestry around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Ordering ballast and gravel for Oswestry: FAQs

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Oswestry?

Yes. We deliver across Oswestry, including SY11, SY10. Oswestry is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Oswestry?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

Pea gravel or a similar clean single-size gravel is commonly used around underground pipes.

What is all-in ballast?

A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.