Cement & Aggregates
Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Wakefield
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.
We deliver ballast and gravel to sites, driveways and yards across Wakefield, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.

Wakefield delivery at a glance
- Daylight
- About 7h 26m on the shortest day
- Nearby (straight line)
- Ossett (3 mi), Dewsbury (5 mi), Morley (6 mi)
- Delivery
- Standard mainland delivery
- Postcode districts
- WF1, WF2, WF3, WF4
- Delivering to
- Wakefield, West Yorkshire
- How it arrives
- Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Ballast & Gravel available for Wakefield delivery
- 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
- All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
- Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.
- Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
- ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
Sizing your order
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
Before you order ballast and gravel
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.
How delivery works in Wakefield
Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Wakefield is inside our standard mainland delivery area.
- If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
- 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.
Ballast & Gravel in Wakefield: questions
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 is all-in ballast?
A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.
Can you deliver ballast and gravel to a site with restricted access in Wakefield?
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.
Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Wakefield?
Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.
Close to Wakefield
- Ballast & Gravel in Ossett
- Ballast & Gravel in Dewsbury
- Ballast & Gravel in Morley
- Ballast & Gravel in Batley
- Ballast & Gravel in Castleford
- Ballast & Gravel in Darton
Complete your Wakefield order
Send your list, get a delivered price
Tell us what you need and where it is going. We check the quantities and come back with a delivered price before you commit.
