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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Rhondda

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.

Trades and homeowners in Rhondda can order ballast and gravel for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

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

Delivery facts for Rhondda

Postcode districts
CF43, CF40, CF41, CF44
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Tonypandy (3 mi), Aberdare (4 mi), Pontypridd (6 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 48m on the shortest day
Delivering to
Rhondda, Mid Glamorgan
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Rhondda

  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.

How delivery works in Rhondda

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

  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around CF43 are priced to the exact address.
  • On busy streets in Rhondda, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

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.

Decorative areas

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

A quick quantity check

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 150 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

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Rhondda

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

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

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.

Can I add other materials to my Rhondda 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.

What is all-in ballast?

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

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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