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Ballast Bulk Bags & Grab Bags – Delivered Across Essex

At J Gard & Sons Ltd, we supply top-quality ballast in both bulk and grab bags, perfect for a wide variety of building and landscaping projects across Essex. Our clean, consistent ballast mix is specially designed for producing strong, durable concrete for both professional construction and DIY use.

Whether you’re laying a shed base, driveway, footing, or foundation, our ballast provides a reliable, cost-effective solution.

Ballast Options

• Bulk Bags (Approx. 800kg) – Best for larger building or landscaping projects

• Grab Bags – Convenient for smaller DIY jobs or sites with tight access

Key Features

• Supplied in bulk bags and handy grab bags

• A balanced mix of sand and stone aggregate

• Perfect for mixing concrete for footings, bases, and foundations

• Suitable for driveways, shed bases, and sub-bases

• Consistent quality trusted by both trade professionals and DIY users

• Fast local delivery across Essex – Chelmsford, Maldon, Basildon, Colchester, Braintree, Brentwood & beyond

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is ballast?
Ballast is a mix of sand and stone aggregate, used primarily for making concrete. When mixed with cement and water, it creates a strong, versatile building material.

2. What is ballast used for?
Ballast is most commonly used for:

• Mixing concrete for foundations, footings, and shed bases

• Creating sub-bases for driveways and patios

• General landscaping and construction work

3. What size are your ballast bags?

• Bulk Bags – Approx. 800kg, ideal for large-scale building projects

• Grab Bags – Perfect for smaller or harder-to-access areas

4. How is ballast delivered?
We deliver Monday–Saturday across Essex using our fleet of Hiab vehicles.

• Smaller Hiabs available for tight access sites

• Kerbside delivery as standard – at driver’s discretion, bags can be lifted over walls or fences if safe to do so

• Low branches or overhead wires may restrict delivery access

5. Is your ballast suitable for DIY projects?
Yes – our grab bags are perfect for smaller DIY projects such as laying a garden shed base, small concrete pad, or patio sub-base.

Why Choose J Gard & Sons Ballast?

With years of experience supplying building and landscaping materials across Essex, J Gard & Sons Ltd offers reliable, consistent-quality ballast at competitive prices. Whether you’re a trade professional or DIY enthusiast, we make it simple to get the materials you need with fast local delivery to Chelmsford, Maldon, Basildon, Colchester, Braintree, Brentwood, and beyond.

All prices are subject to VAT  

J Gard & Sons offers top-quality ballast, ideal for a range of building and landscaping projects.

Our ballast is consistent in quality and colour, ensuring reliable results for every application.

Key Features:

Supplied in bulk bags (approx. 850kg) and handy grab bags for flexibility.

A balanced mixture of sand and stone, perfect for use in concreting.

Suitable for various building projects such as:

Providing a sub-base for driveways and shed bases.

Supporting other construction needs with a durable and compactable foundation.

Reliable quality for professional or DIY applications.