Ballast & Gravel delivery in Rotherham

Our ballast and gravel range for Rotherham jobs

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

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Rotherham site

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

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around S60 are priced to the exact address.

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 much will you need?

A base 3 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.35 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 3.09 tonnes of all-in ballast and 21 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Rotherham

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Rotherham?

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Rotherham?

Yes. We deliver across Rotherham, including S60, S65, S61, S9. Rotherham is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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