Ballast & Gravel delivery in Stowmarket

Our ballast and gravel range for Stowmarket jobs

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

Before you order ballast and gravel

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.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Stowmarket

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

• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• In summer Stowmarket gets around 16h 46m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.

How much will you need?

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 0.65 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.48 tonnes of all-in ballast and 11 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ordering ballast and gravel for Stowmarket: FAQs

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

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

What is all-in ballast?

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

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Stowmarket?

Yes. We deliver across Stowmarket, including IP14, IP6. Stowmarket is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.