Ballast & Gravel delivery in Tamworth

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Tamworth?

• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• 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.

Picking the right product

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.

Sizing your order

A base 3.6 × 1.8 m and 100 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

Delivering ballast and gravel in Tamworth

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

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around B79 are priced to the exact address.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• On busy streets in Tamworth, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Common questions from Tamworth

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

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Tamworth?

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.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

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.