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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Stenhousemuir

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.

We deliver ballast and gravel to sites, driveways and yards across Stenhousemuir, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.

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

Stenhousemuir delivery at a glance

Postcode districts
FK5, FK2, FK1
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 6h 56m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Falkirk (2 mi), Grangemouth (4 mi), Alloa (6 mi)
Delivering to
Stenhousemuir (Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Ballast & Gravel available for Stenhousemuir delivery

  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Stenhousemuir

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

  • With roughly 6h 56m of daylight in Stenhousemuir around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • On busy streets in Stenhousemuir, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Sizing your order

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

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

Decorative areas

Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.

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.

Your questions answered

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.

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

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

Can I add other materials to my Stenhousemuir 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.

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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