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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.

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

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.

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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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