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Cement & Aggregates

Ballast & Gravel delivered to Worthing

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 BN11 to BN15, we price ballast and gravel delivered to Worthing and confirm the drop point and date when you order.

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

Ballast & Gravel to Worthing: the basics

Nearby (straight line)
Portslade (7 mi), Littlehampton (7 mi), Hove (9 mi)
Delivering to
Worthing, West Sussex
Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Postcode districts
BN11, BN14, BN13, BN15
Daylight
About 7h 56m on the shortest day
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted

Ballast & Gravel we supply in Worthing

  • 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.
  • ShingleFor drainage layers and backfill.

Things to check before you order

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.

Decorative areas

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

Working out quantities for your Worthing job

A base 4 × 2.4 m and 100 mm deep is 0.96 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.2 tonnes of all-in ballast and 15 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

How delivery works in Worthing

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

  • Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
  • Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
  • 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 in Worthing: questions

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

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 Worthing?

Yes. We deliver across Worthing, including BN11, BN14, BN13, BN15. Worthing is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

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.

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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