Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Wigan

What ballast and gravel can we deliver to Wigan?

• Decorative gravel and chippingsColours and sizes for paths and gardens.
• 10 mm and 20 mm gravelClean graded gravel for concrete, drainage and paths.
• 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.

Estimating your ballast and gravel

A base 3.6 × 2.4 m and 150 mm deep is 1.3 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.97 tonnes of all-in ballast and 21 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Delivering ballast and gravel in Wigan

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

• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.
• In summer Wigan gets around 17h 03m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Ballast & Gravel: choosing well

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.

Questions about ballast and gravel delivery in Wigan

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

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.

What is all-in ballast?

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

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

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

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.