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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivery in Redditch

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.

Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Redditch, we can supply the ballast and gravel and deliver to site.

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

Ballast & Gravel to Redditch: the basics

Postcode districts
B97, B98, B60
Nearby (straight line)
Bromsgrove (5 mi), Shirley (9 mi), Droitwich (9 mi)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
Redditch, Worcestershire
Daylight
About 7h 41m on the shortest day

Our ballast and gravel range for Redditch jobs

  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.

Things to check before you order

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.

How delivery works in Redditch

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

  • With roughly 7h 41m of daylight in Redditch around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
  • In summer Redditch gets around 16h 48m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.

A quick quantity check

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

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Redditch

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 trades and homeowners in Redditch?

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

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Redditch?

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.

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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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