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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Sunbury-on-Thames

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.

Need ballast and gravel on site in Sunbury-on-Thames? Tell us what you are building and we will work out the quantities and price it delivered.

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

Delivery facts for Sunbury-on-Thames

How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Delivering to
Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
Daylight
About 7h 51m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Walton-on-Thames (1 mi), Hampton (2 mi), Hanworth (3 mi)
Postcode districts
TW16, KT12, TW17, KT8

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Sunbury-on-Thames?

  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • 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.

Things to check before you order

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.

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Sunbury-on-Thames site

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

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
  • With roughly 7h 51m of daylight in Sunbury-on-Thames around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.

How much will you need?

A base 2.4 × 3 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

Common questions from Sunbury-on-Thames

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Sunbury-on-Thames?

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.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Sunbury-on-Thames?

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.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

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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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