Ballast & Gravel delivered to Wickford

Choosing from our ballast and gravel range

• 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.
• Bulk bags and small bagsTo suit quantity and access.

Delivering ballast and gravel in Wickford

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

• With roughly 7h 48m of daylight in Wickford around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Sizing your order

A base 3 × 1.8 m and 100 mm deep is 0.54 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 1.24 tonnes of all-in ballast and 9 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Before you order ballast and gravel

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.

Ballast & Gravel questions

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Wickford?

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.

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

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

Do you deliver ballast in bags?

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