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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Poole

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.

Order ballast and gravel for Poole with one message: we check the quantities, price the delivery and confirm everything before you pay.

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

Your Poole delivery

Delivering to
Poole, Dorset
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Bournemouth (5 mi), Christchurch (9 mi), New Milton (14 mi)
Postcode districts
BH15, BH14, BH17, BH18
Daylight
About 7h 57m on the shortest day

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Poole

  • 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.

Getting the right ballast and gravel

Gravel size

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

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.

Before your Poole 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. Poole is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
  • In summer Poole gets around 16h 30m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

A quick quantity check

A base 2.4 × 2.4 m and 150 mm deep is 0.86 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.98 tonnes of all-in ballast and 14 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel in Poole: questions

Can I add other materials to my Poole 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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Poole?

Yes. We deliver across Poole, including BH15, BH14, BH17, BH18. Poole is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

How much ballast for a cubic metre of concrete?

Roughly 2 to 2.2 tonnes of all-in ballast with about 15 bags of cement at a 1:5 mix. Our concrete calculator works out your slab or footing.

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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