Ballast & Gravel for Pimlico, delivered to site

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Pimlico?

• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

How much will you need?

A base 3.6 × 2.4 m and 150 mm deep is 1.3 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.97 tonnes of all-in ballast and 21 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Before you order ballast and gravel

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.

Before your Pimlico delivery arrives

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

• With roughly 7h 50m of daylight in Pimlico around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• In summer Pimlico gets around 16h 38m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Ballast & Gravel questions

Can I add other materials to my Pimlico 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.

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Pimlico?

Yes. We deliver across Pimlico, including SW1, SW8. Pimlico is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.