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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Southall

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.

Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Southall, we can supply the ballast and gravel and deliver to site.

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

Your Southall delivery

Nearby (straight line)
Greenford (2 mi), Heston (2 mi), Hayes (2 mi)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Daylight
About 7h 49m on the shortest day
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
Southall, Greater London
Postcode districts
UB1, UB2

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • 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.

Working out quantities for your Southall job

A base 3.6 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.62 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 3.71 tonnes of all-in ballast and 26 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Delivery to Southall: what helps

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

  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
  • Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.

Getting the right 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.

Gravel size

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

Ballast & Gravel in Southall: questions

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Southall?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Southall?

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 is all-in ballast?

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

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

Send your list, get a delivered price

Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.

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