Ballast & Gravel delivery in Ramsgate

Our ballast and gravel range for Ramsgate jobs

• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
• 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.

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Ramsgate site

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

• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 4 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 1.2 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.75 tonnes of all-in ballast and 19 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

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.

Ballast & Gravel questions

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

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Ramsgate?

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.

What is all-in ballast?

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