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Cement & Aggregates

Order ballast and gravel for delivery in Wrexham

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.

We deliver ballast and gravel to sites, driveways and yards across Wrexham, from a single pallet for a small job to full loads for bigger builds.

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

Your Wrexham delivery

Delivery
Standard mainland delivery
Postcode districts
LL13, LL14, LL11
Delivering to
Wrexham, Clwyd
How it arrives
Bulk bags, usually crane-lifted
Nearby (straight line)
Rhosllannerchrugog (4 mi), Buckley (9 mi), Hawarden (10 mi)
Daylight
About 7h 33m on the shortest day

Our ballast and gravel range for Wrexham jobs

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

How delivery works in Wrexham

Bulk bags are usually lifted off by crane where access allows; tell us where they can sit and whether the ground is firm. Wrexham 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.
  • Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
  • Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

A quick quantity check

A base 4 × 1.8 m and 150 mm deep is 1.08 m³ of concrete. At 1:5 with 5% extra that is about 2.47 tonnes of all-in ballast and 17 bags of cement. Try the concrete calculator

Picking the right product

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 Wrexham

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Wrexham?

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.

How much gravel do I need for a path?

Multiply the area by the depth (often 40 to 50 mm for decorative gravel) to get cubic metres, then allow about 1.5 tonnes per cubic metre.

What gravel do I bed drainage pipes in?

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

Can I add other materials to my Wrexham delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from ballast and gravel to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

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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