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Sand, stone and topsoil, delivered by the load.

Sands, chippings, sub-base, pipe bedding and topsoil, in bulk or bagged. Collect from the yard in Truro or have it delivered direct to site on our own haulage, with muckaway on the return trip.

Materials

Supplied by the load

Collection prices · delivery quoted by postcode
MOT Type 1 (803)

Sub-base for roads, drives and other load-bearing surfaces.

Guide price
£21.00  per tonne + VAT
Sharp Sand

Locally quarried sharp sand for screed and bedding.

Guide price
£21.00  per tonne + VAT
Fine Sand

Locally quarried fine sand for mortar and pointing.

Guide price
£26.00  per tonne + VAT
20mm to Dust

Sub-base material for drives, paths and hardstanding areas.

Guide price
£25.50  per tonne + VAT
20mm Granite Chippings

Granite chippings for driveways and surface dressing.

Guide price
£29.50  per tonne + VAT
Pipe Bedding

Graded stone for bedding and surrounding pipe runs.

Guide price
£27.50  per tonne + VAT
Topsoil

Premium topsoil for lawns, borders and raised beds.

Guide price
On request  call the office
Decorative Gravel

Decorative chippings for driveways and borders.

Guide price
On request  call the office

Prices shown are a guide, per tonne plus VAT, for collection from the yard. Delivery is quoted separately on material and postcode — call the office for availability and a delivered price.

How much do I need?

Work out your tonnage

Aggregate is sold by the tonne, but most jobs are measured in metres. Put in the area you are covering and the depth you need for a guide figure.

Typical depths: 50mm decorative gravel, 100mm path or patio sub-base, 150mm+ for a drive. A guide only, so allow a little extra and ring the office before you order.

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Delivery

We’ll bring it to you

Delivery is quoted on the material, the quantity and your postcode. Everything from a single bulk bag for a garden path to a full tipper load on site, on our own lorries.

Tipper loads
Tipper loads

Bulk loads of sub-base, sand or topsoil tipped where you need them.

Grab lorry
Grab lorry

Grab lorry for drops a tipper cannot reach, over walls, hedges and verges.

Bulk bags
Bulk bags

Handy for driveways and gardens where you only need a bag or two.

One-tonne tipper
One-tonne tipper

Small loads and narrow access, for terraced streets and restricted sites.

Collection

Prefer to collect? Load up at the depot

Bring a van, trailer or tipper to Truro or Launceston and we will load you up. Ring the office first so we can confirm the material is in stock and have it ready when you arrive.

FAQs

Ordering aggregates

Start by researching similar completed projects to see how different materials work visually and functionally. If you are unsure, contact our expert team for tailored advice on the best soil or aggregates to suit your needs.
It depends on the area's length, width and required depth. A general rule for sub-base or gravel is that one tonne covers roughly 10 to 12 square metres at a 50mm depth. If you are unsure of the exact tonnage, use our calculator or just give us your measurements and we will work it out for you.
If our driver arrives and finds that overhead cables, parked cars or unstable ground make tipping unsafe, we will pull up to the nearest safe spot or contact you immediately to discuss an alternative placement. Safety always comes first on site.
It is always best if someone is there to point out the exact drop spot, especially for loose tipped loads. If you cannot be there, just give us clear instructions ahead of time on where you want it tipped and we will do our best to accommodate.
Loose tippers are heavy, and dropping a full load of sharp aggregate can occasionally scuff or crack delicate surfaces like domestic block paving. If you are concerned about your driveway, let us know and we can advise on the best way to protect the ground, or discuss bulk bags instead.
We always try to keep things straightforward with transparent pricing. If a site has unusual access restrictions, it is best to mention them when you book so we can plan the right vehicle and avoid any wasted journey or abortive delivery fees.

Need a load on site?

Tell us the material and the postcode and we’ll price the delivery.

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