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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Perth

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.

SK Trade prices ballast and gravel delivered to Perth and the rest of Perth and Kinross, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.

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

Ballast & Gravel to Perth: the basics

Postcode districts
PH1, PH2
Nearby (straight line)
Scone (2 mi), Auchterarder (13 mi), Blairgowrie (14 mi)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivering to
Perth (Perth and Kinross)
Daylight
About 6h 51m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Perth?

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

How delivery works in Perth

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

  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
  • With roughly 6h 51m of daylight in Perth around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Before you order 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.

Gravel size

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

A quick quantity check

A base 2.4 × 2.4 m and 100 mm deep is 0.58 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.32 tonnes of all-in ballast and 9 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Perth

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

Can I add other materials to my Perth 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.

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.

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

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.

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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