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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Walsall

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.

Whether it is a repair, an extension or a new build in Walsall, we can supply the ballast and gravel and deliver to site.

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

Your Walsall delivery

Postcode districts
WS1, WS2, WS5, WS4
Nearby (straight line)
Bloxwich (2 mi), Wednesbury (3 mi), Aldridge (3 mi)
Delivering to
Walsall, West Midlands
Daylight
About 7h 38m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Walsall?

  • 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.
  • Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
  • Pea gravelRounded small gravel for pipe bedding and soakaways.
  • Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.

Things to check before you order

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 Walsall

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

  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
  • Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around WS1 are priced to the exact address.
  • On busy streets in Walsall, a parking suspension or a quiet time slot can make offloading safer, so tell us about local restrictions you know of.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 150 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

Common questions from Walsall

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

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Walsall?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

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 in bags?

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

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