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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for sites in South Yorkshire

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.

Across South Yorkshire, from Sheffield to Darton, we supply ballast and gravel delivered to site with the price and date confirmed in writing.

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

South Yorkshire at a glance

Covering
7 towns across South Yorkshire
Postcode areas
S, DN
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Neighbouring areas
West Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire

Which ballast and gravel can you order in South Yorkshire?

  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.

Ballast & Gravel delivered in South Yorkshire towns

A quick quantity check

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.43 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 0.99 tonnes of all-in ballast and 7 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Getting ballast and gravel onto your South Yorkshire site

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

  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

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.

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in South Yorkshire

Can I add other materials to my South Yorkshire 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.

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

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 in bags?

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

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.

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