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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Washington

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.

From NE37 to DH3, we price ballast and gravel delivered to Washington and confirm the drop point and date when you order.

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

Washington delivery at a glance

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Daylight
About 7h 11m on the shortest day
Postcode districts
NE37, NE38, DH4, DH3
Nearby (straight line)
Chester-le-Street (4 mi), Felling (4 mi), Houghton-le-Spring (5 mi)
Delivering to
Washington (Tyne and Wear)
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Washington

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

Delivery to Washington: what helps

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

  • In summer Washington gets around 17h 21m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
  • If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Before you order ballast and gravel

Gravel size

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

Decorative areas

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

How much will you need?

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

Ordering ballast and gravel for Washington: FAQs

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to Washington?

Yes. We deliver across Washington, including NE37, NE38, DH4, DH3. Washington is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What is all-in ballast?

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

How soon can ballast and gravel be delivered in Washington?

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.

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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

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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