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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivery in Warwick

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 Warwick, 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

Warwick delivery at a glance

Postcode districts
CV34, CV35, CV32, CV31
Daylight
About 7h 41m on the shortest day
Nearby (straight line)
Royal Leamington Spa (3 mi), Kenilworth (5 mi), Stratford-upon-Avon (8 mi)
Delivering to
Warwick (Warwickshire)
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

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

Planning the drop in Warwick

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

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
  • Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

A quick quantity check

A base 2.4 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.43 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 0.99 tonnes of all-in ballast and 7 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

Decorative areas

Lay decorative gravel over a weed membrane and a firm base so it does not sink.

Gravel size

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

Your questions answered

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

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 in bags?

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

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.

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Warwick?

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.

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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