Ballast & Gravel delivery in Oxford

Our ballast and gravel range for Oxford jobs

• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Oxford

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

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Picking the right product

Gravel size

20 mm gravel suits concrete and drainage layers; 10 mm and pea gravel suit bedding pipes and paths.

Decorative areas

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

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 4 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.8 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 4.12 tonnes of all-in ballast and 28 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Oxford

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Oxford?

Yes. We deliver across Oxford, including OX1, OX2, OX3, OX4. Oxford 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 Oxford?

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.