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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Redruth

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 Redruth, we can supply the ballast and gravel and deliver to site.

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

Delivery facts for Redruth

Delivering to
Redruth, Cornwall
Postcode districts
TR15, TR16
Nearby (straight line)
Camborne (4 mi), Truro (8 mi), Falmouth (9 mi)
Daylight
About 8h 02m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Ballast & Gravel available for Redruth delivery

  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

Sizing your order

A base 3 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 0.9 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.06 tonnes of all-in ballast and 14 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Picking the right product

Gravel size

20 mm gravel suits concrete and drainage layers; 10 mm and pea gravel suit bedding pipes and paths.

Decorative areas

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

How delivery works in Redruth

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

  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Ballast & Gravel questions

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Redruth?

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Redruth?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

What is all-in ballast?

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

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.

Send your list, get a delivered price

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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