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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for sites in Perth and Kinross

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.

Across Perth and Kinross, from Perth to Scone, we supply ballast and gravel delivered to site with the price and date confirmed in writing.

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

Perth and Kinross at a glance

Covering
5 towns across Perth and Kinross
Postcode areas
PH
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Neighbouring areas
Fife, Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire, Angus and Dundee

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

  • 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.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

Ballast & Gravel delivered in Perth and Kinross towns

Quantities: a worked example

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

Planning the drop in Perth and Kinross

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

  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

Decorative areas

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

Gravel size

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

Ordering ballast and gravel for Perth and Kinross: FAQs

What is all-in ballast?

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

Can I add other materials to my Perth and Kinross 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.

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

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.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

Yes, bulk bags for most jobs and small bags for small quantities or tight access.

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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