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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered across Staffordshire

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.

Ballast & Gravel for Staffordshire: tell us the job, we work out the quantities and price it delivered to site.

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

Staffordshire at a glance

Covering
11 towns across Staffordshire
Postcode areas
ST, DE, WS, B
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Neighbouring areas
West Midlands, Derbyshire, Shropshire

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Staffordshire?

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

Ballast & Gravel delivered in Staffordshire towns

A quick quantity check

A base 4 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.72 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.65 tonnes of all-in ballast and 12 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Delivering ballast and gravel in Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire.

  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • On busy streets in Staffordshire, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

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 Staffordshire: questions

What is all-in ballast?

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

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

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

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 Staffordshire?

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

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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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