Ballast & Gravel delivery in Runcorn

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Runcorn

• 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.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 2.4 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.08 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.47 tonnes of all-in ballast and 17 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Delivering ballast and gravel in Runcorn

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

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Choosing ballast and gravel

Gravel size

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

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.

Ballast & Gravel in Runcorn: questions

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

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Runcorn?

Yes. We deliver across Runcorn, including WA7. Runcorn is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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