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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Stonehaven

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.

SK Trade is a builders' merchant delivering ballast and gravel into Stonehaven, priced to your postcode and confirmed in writing.

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

Delivery facts for Stonehaven

Daylight
About 6h 43m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Postcode districts
AB39, DD10, AB30, AB31
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
Stonehaven (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Nearby (straight line)
Aberdeen (13 mi), Westhill (13 mi), Montrose (20 mi)

Ballast & Gravel available for Stonehaven delivery

  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

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.

Working out quantities for your Stonehaven job

A base 3 × 3 m and 150 mm deep is 1.35 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 3.09 tonnes of all-in ballast and 21 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Planning the drop in Stonehaven

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

  • Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Stonehaven

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Stonehaven?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

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 is all-in ballast?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Stonehaven?

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.

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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