Ballast & Gravel delivery in Preston

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Preston?

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

Planning the drop in Preston

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

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around PR1 are priced to the exact address.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.

Working out quantities for your Preston job

A base 4 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.72 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.65 tonnes of all-in ballast and 12 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Things to check before you order

Decorative areas

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

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.

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Preston

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Preston?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

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.

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Preston?

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.

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.