When planning a construction or landscaping project, choosing the right aggregates is vital for strength, stability and the overall success of your build. Walton Plant Hire offers a wide selection of premium aggregates across the UK, ideal for everything from driveways and foundations to garden landscaping.
In this comprehensive guide, discover how to select the best aggregates for your building needs with Walton Plant Hire’s trusted range.
What Are Aggregates and Why Are They Important in Construction?
Before choosing the right materials, it helps to understand what aggregates are and their role in construction. Aggregates are essential building materials such as crushed stone, sand, gravel and topsoil. They are used in concrete mixes, road bases, drainage layers and landscaping projects. Using the right type of aggregate ensures durability, proper drainage and structural integrity throughout your construction work.
Explore Walton Plant Hire’s Range of Quality Aggregates for Building Projects
Walton Plant Hire offers a comprehensive range of aggregates suited to various building requirements. Below is an overview of some of our most popular products and their key uses:
- Type 1 M.O.T. (Type 1 Road Stone) for Strong Sub-Bases
Type 1 M.O.T. is a versatile and reliable choice for creating strong, stable bases. Our Type 1 M.O.T. is a crushed stone aggregate complying with Ministry of Transport standards, perfect for sub-base layers under roads, driveways, patios and foundations. It compacts well and provides excellent load-bearing strength, preventing shifting or settling over time.
- Sharpe Sand (Grit Sand) for Mortar and Bedding
Sharpe Sand is favoured for its coarse texture and strong bonding properties. Sharpe Sand, or grit sand, features coarse angular grains ideal for use in mortar mixes, bricklaying, block laying and rendering. This sand improves adhesion and strength, making it the preferred choice for builders working on strong durable masonry.
- Shingle for Drainage and Decorative Landscaping
Shingle is a practical and attractive solution for drainage and landscaping needs. Shingle consists of small rounded stones commonly used to create drainage layers beneath foundations or slabs. It also adds a natural and attractive finish to garden paths, driveways and landscaping features while aiding soil erosion control.
- Ballast for Concrete Mixes and Structural Work
Ballast plays a key role in concrete production and structural stability. Ballast is a coarse aggregate mixture of gravel, crushed stone and sand widely used in concrete production for foundations, beams and slabs. It improves the strength and bulk of concrete and is also suitable as a base for paving and driveways.
- Dry Screened Top Soil for Quality Landscaping
Good soil is the foundation of any successful landscaping project. Our dry screened top soil is free from stones, roots and debris, offering a fertile growing medium for lawns, flower beds and vegetable gardens. This clean fine soil ensures optimal drainage and nutrient retention to support healthy plant growth.
- Dust (10mm to Dust) for Fillers and Base Layers
Dust aggregate is a fine material with important uses in construction. Dust aggregate consists of fine crushed stone particles used as a filler in concrete mixes and to create compacted base layers for patios, driveways and paving. When properly compacted it forms a solid level surface resistant to movement.
Convenient Delivery with Walton Plant Hire’s Grab Lorry Hire
In addition to supplying quality aggregates, Walton Plant Hire offers a convenient Grab Lorry Hire service to help with delivery and site clearance. Our grab lorries can deliver bulk aggregates directly into tight spaces such as back gardens or confined building sites where standard delivery vehicles cannot access easily. The grab lorry service also provides an efficient way to remove spoil, rubble and waste materials from site, helping keep your project running smoothly and safely. With experienced drivers and flexible scheduling, Walton Plant Hire’s grab lorry hire is the ideal solution for hassle-free delivery and waste removal.
How to Choose the Right Aggregate for Your Building Project
Choosing the correct aggregate is crucial for the success of your build. To help you decide:
- Understand the specific requirements of your project: load-bearing, drainage or decorative
- Consult Walton Plant Hire’s expert team for tailored advice
- Match aggregate types to their best use: type 1 for strong bases, Sharpe sand for mortar, top soil for planting
Easy Ordering and Delivery with Walton Plant Hire
Ordering quality aggregates has never been easier. Browse our extensive aggregate supplies online, choose your products and arrange delivery directly to your site. Walton Plant Hire offers reliable service and expert support to ensure you get the right materials when you need them.
Get the Best Aggregates for Your Build with Walton Plant Hire
Selecting the right aggregates can make a significant difference to your project’s outcome. With Walton Plant Hire’s quality products and knowledgeable service, you can build with confidence. We provide delivery services in Felbridge, Copthorne, Turnershill, Storrington, West Chiltington and Steyning, as well as Horsham and Crawley areas. Visit the Walton Plant Hire Aggregate Supplies page today or call us on 07516 596173 to arrange your delivery.