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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Paisley

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.

Trades and homeowners in Paisley can order ballast and gravel for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

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

Ballast & Gravel to Paisley: the basics

Delivering to
Paisley (Renfrewshire and Inverclyde)
Nearby (straight line)
Barrhead (3 mi), Renfrew (3 mi), Johnstone (3 mi)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Daylight
About 6h 59m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
PA1, PA2, PA3, PA5
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

Our ballast and gravel range for Paisley jobs

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

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.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 2.4 × 3 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

How delivery works in Paisley

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

  • In summer Paisley gets around 17h 35m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around PA1 are priced to the exact address.

Common questions from Paisley

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.

What is all-in ballast?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Paisley?

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.

Can I add other materials to my Paisley 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.

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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