Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Stranraer

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Stranraer?

• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
• ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.

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.

Delivery to Stranraer: 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. Stranraer 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 the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• With roughly 7h 11m of daylight in Stranraer around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

How much will you need?

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

Your questions answered

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Stranraer?

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.

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 gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

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

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