Ballast & Gravel delivered across Tyne and Wear

Which ballast and gravel can you order in Tyne and Wear?

• Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
• 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.

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Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 3.6 × 2.4 m and 150 mm deep is 1.3 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.97 tonnes of all-in ballast and 21 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Getting ballast and gravel onto your Tyne and Wear site

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

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

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.

Ordering ballast and gravel for Tyne and Wear: FAQs

How much gravel do I need for a path?

Multiply the area by the depth (often 40 to 50 mm for decorative gravel) to get cubic metres, then allow about 1.5 tonnes per cubic metre.

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 trades and homeowners in Tyne and Wear?

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

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

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.