Ballast & Gravel for Tipton, delivered to site

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Tipton?

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

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.

Gravel size

20 mm gravel suits concrete and drainage layers; 10 mm and pea gravel suit bedding pipes and paths.

Planning the drop in Tipton

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

• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• On busy streets in Tipton, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around DY4 are priced to the exact address.

Quantities: a worked example

A base 3 × 3 m and 100 mm deep is 0.9 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.06 tonnes of all-in ballast and 14 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ordering ballast and gravel for Tipton: FAQs

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

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.

Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Tipton?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Tipton?

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.