Ballast & Gravel for Prestwich, delivered to site

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Prestwich?

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

Working out quantities for your Prestwich job

A base 3.6 × 2.4 m and 100 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

Delivering ballast and gravel in Prestwich

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

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

Choosing ballast and gravel

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.

Common questions from Prestwich

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

Pea gravel or a similar clean single-size gravel is commonly used around underground pipes.

Can I add other materials to my Prestwich 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.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

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

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.