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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivery in Wallasey

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.

Order ballast and gravel for Wallasey with one message: we check the quantities, price the delivery and confirm everything before you pay.

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

Your Wallasey delivery

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Nearby (straight line)
Birkenhead (3 mi), Bootle (4 mi), Liverpool (4 mi)
Delivering to
Wallasey, Merseyside
Postcode districts
CH44, CH45
Daylight
About 7h 29m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Ballast & Gravel available for Wallasey delivery

  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • All-in ballast20 mm down sand and gravel mix for concrete.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.

Quantities: a worked example

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

Getting the right ballast and gravel

Gravel size

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

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.

Planning the drop in Wallasey

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

  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
  • With roughly 7h 29m of daylight in Wallasey around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Wallasey

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Wallasey?

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.

Can I add other materials to my Wallasey delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from ballast and gravel to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

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.

What is all-in ballast?

A mix of sharp sand and gravel up to 20 mm, ready to combine with cement for concrete.

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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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