Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Shepherds Bush

Ballast & Gravel available for Shepherds Bush delivery

• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.

Before you order ballast and gravel

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.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Shepherds Bush

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

• On busy streets in Shepherds Bush, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 2.4 × 2.4 m and 100 mm deep is 0.58 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.32 tonnes of all-in ballast and 9 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel in Shepherds Bush: questions

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.

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 Shepherds Bush?

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 trades and homeowners in Shepherds Bush?

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