Ballast & Gravel delivery in Rochdale

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Rochdale?

• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
• 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.
• All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Rochdale site

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

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

Working out quantities for your Rochdale job

A base 3.6 × 2.4 m and 150 mm deep is 1.3 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.97 tonnes of all-in ballast and 21 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Choosing ballast and gravel

Decorative areas

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

Gravel size

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

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Rochdale

What is all-in ballast?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Rochdale?

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.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Rochdale?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.