10mm Ballast
As a leading Builders Merchant in Dorset, we take pride in continuously expanding our Trade and DIY range, providing top-quality materials for professional landscapers, builders, and DIY enthusiasts. Our selection stands out for its versatility, durability, and competitive pricing—helping you achieve the best results for your projects.
What is 10mm Ballast?
Our 10mm Ballast is a high-performance aggregate, featuring a sandy-brown mix of sharp sand and small shingle stones ranging from 6mm to 10mm. This carefully blended material ensures a smooth, refined concrete mixture while offering excellent stability and strength.
Ideal for Multiple Applications
✔ Concrete Mixing – Creates a strong, smooth concrete mix, perfect for general building and landscaping projects.
✔ Pipe Bedding – Provides essential support and drainage for underground pipes.
✔ Levelling & Foundations – Used to prepare a stable base for various construction and landscaping applications.
Naturally Sourced & High-Quality
✔ Composed of naturally quarried materials, ensuring strength and reliability.
✔ Colour may vary slightly depending on quarry source, making it less suited for decorative applications requiring uniformity.
Available Pack Sizes
20kg maxi bags
850kg bulk bags (approximately 0.6m3)
We can also deliver our soils as loose, tipped loads, as opposed to being in bags. Please call our friendly team on 01202 874207 if you require this service.
PLEASE NOTE: While every effort has been made to ensure our landscaping and building materials are free from contamination; there is always the chance that there may be small pieces of debris present. Please ensure you handle the sand with care when using it.
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10mm Ballast for Building
In construction, selecting the right materials for foundations and concrete bases is crucial. Ballast, available in both 10mm and 20mm sizes, offers a versatile, permeable, and cost-effective solution. Comparable to 40mm Scalpings and Hoggin, ballast is widely trusted for its strength, stability, and durability in various building applications.
Why Choose Ballast for Concrete Mixing?
✔ Enhanced Consistency – Blended with sharp sand and small stones, ballast creates a fine, smooth concrete mix.
✔ Versatile Applications – Ideal for securing fence posts, laying shed bases, and general landscaping projects.
✔ Reliable Strength – Ensures durability and stability, making it a preferred choice for builders and landscapers alike.
Foundation Support & Flood Prevention
Beyond its ease of use, ballast is a key component in foundation building. Its permeability aids in drainage and flood prevention, supporting modern sustainable construction. The 10mm Ballast, in particular, offers an optimal mix for projects that require long-lasting performance and structural integrity.
10mm Ballast for Landscaping
Landscaping projects require careful planning and the right materials to achieve a flawless, long-lasting finish. Whether you're laying a new patio, edging a pathway, or preparing the ground for artificial grass, a stable foundation is key—this is where 10mm Ballast excels.
Why Use 10mm Ballast in Landscaping?
✔ Strong & Stable Sub-Base – The aggregates provide durability, while the finer sand particles fill gaps for a level, compacted surface.
✔ Ideal for Hard Landscaping – Perfect for projects involving Artificial Grass, Decorative Stones, Paving, and Edging.
✔ Excellent Drainage – Its permeable nature prevents water accumulation, reducing the risk of pooling or damage over time.
From creating smooth, well-balanced concrete mixes to establishing solid groundwork for beautiful outdoor spaces, 10mm Ballast is a must-have material for builders, landscapers, and DIYers alike. Its versatility, reliability, and performance make it an essential choice for any successful landscaping or construction project.
How to Buy 10mm Ballast
This Crushed Concrete can be collected for free at one of our depots in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch or Dorchester, or our Trade range Aggregates can be delivered nationally to anywhere in the UK.
You can use our Quantity Calculator to work out how much of these aggregates you need - simply enter the measurements of your garden, the depth at which you want to lay the stone and it will work out how much you need!
Buy With Confidence
- Our 10mm Ballast can be purchased as a bulk bag that contains approximately 0.3m3
- Please select the bag size you'd like to buy and add it to your basket
- Our Aggregates will either arrive on a HIAB lorry that can be used to lift the stone onto your garden, or it will arrive on a pallet for kerbside delivery; depending on your address
- You can choose a free collection from one of our Depots or fuss-free, home delivery.
A Service You Can Rely On
- Our reliable service offers prompt delivery to any area in the UK
- Stone Zone is a family-run business that has been well-established since 1998
- Our efficient customer advisors can help you with your purchase
- We pride ourselves on offering a range of affordable garden supplies
Sample Soil is available in-store, please ask a customer advisor.
A Delivery Service Tailored to You
Our top-rated delivery service is reliable and flexible to suit you, however, it can vary depending on where you live. Click here for more information on our delivery service and if your postcode is classed as 'local' or 'national.'
Any questions? Use our live chat to speak to an advisor, alternatively, you can fill out an enquiry form or call us on 01202 874207.
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