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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Wallington

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.

Trades and homeowners in Wallington can order ballast and gravel for delivery by sending a list, a drawing or just the sizes of the job.

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

Your Wallington delivery

Delivering to
Wallington, Greater London
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Carshalton (1 mi), Sutton (2 mi), South Croydon (3 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 51m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
SM6, SM5, CR4, SM2
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

Ballast & Gravel available for Wallington delivery

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

Delivering ballast and gravel in Wallington

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Wallington 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.
  • For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.

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.

How much will you need?

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

Common questions from Wallington

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

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

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.

What is all-in ballast?

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

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in Wallington?

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

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.

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