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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel for West Bridgford, delivered to site

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.

SK Trade prices ballast and gravel delivered to West Bridgford and the rest of Nottinghamshire, so the cost and the delivery date are agreed before anything is loaded.

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

Delivery facts for West Bridgford

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Nottingham (2 mi), Arnold (5 mi), Long Eaton (6 mi)
Delivering to
West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
Postcode districts
NG2, NG12, NG11, NG1
Daylight
About 7h 34m on the shortest day

Which ballast and gravel can you order in West Bridgford?

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

Getting the right ballast and gravel

Decorative areas

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

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 West Bridgford

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

  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Working out quantities for your West Bridgford job

A base 4 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.72 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.65 tonnes of all-in ballast and 12 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Ordering ballast and gravel for West Bridgford: FAQs

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

Pea gravel or a similar clean single-size gravel is commonly used around underground pipes.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to West Bridgford?

Yes. We deliver across West Bridgford, including NG2, NG12, NG11, NG1. West Bridgford is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

Do you deliver ballast and gravel to trades and homeowners in West Bridgford?

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

What is all-in ballast?

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

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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