Ballast & Gravel delivered to Prestwick

Ballast & Gravel available for Prestwick delivery

• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
• 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.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

Sizing your order

A base 3.6 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.65 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.48 tonnes of all-in ballast and 11 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

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.

Planning the drop in Prestwick

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

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around KA9 are priced to the exact address.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• With roughly 7h 04m of daylight in Prestwick around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

Ordering ballast and gravel for Prestwick: FAQs

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Prestwick?

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.

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

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

What is all-in ballast?

A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.