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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for Paignton, 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.

We deliver ballast and gravel to sites, driveways and yards across Paignton, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.

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

Your Paignton delivery

Delivering to
Paignton, Devon
Nearby (straight line)
Torquay (3 mi), Newton Abbot (7 mi), Exmouth (15 mi)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Daylight
About 8h 00m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
TQ3, TQ4, TQ2, TQ5
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Paignton?

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

Sizing your order

A base 4 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 1.08 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.47 tonnes of all-in ballast and 17 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Getting the right ballast and gravel

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.

How delivery works in Paignton

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

  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Common questions from Paignton

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

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.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

Can I add other materials to my Paignton delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from ballast and gravel to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

What is all-in ballast?

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

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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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