Building & Landscaping Materials

Primary aggregates such as Building sand, Sharp Sand, Ballast and 10mm & 20mm gravel for general building and landscaping purposes. 

Willis and Ainsworth can supply all types of concrete and screed for any type of application.

Screed

There are many different screed products available depending on the application. We can supply anything from 0.5 cubic metres to 5 cubic metres on our own vehicles and up to 9.6 cubic metres on an 8 wheeler. Standard 4-1 screed and fibre screed is available within 24 - 48 hours and usually delivered as the first load of the day. Other mixes are also available.

Concrete

We can supply Lean Dry Mix on our own vehicles and Ready Mix Concrete through our network of suppliers. We can supply all of the mixes listed below with and without fibres as well as any other specicific designed mix that is not listed. Please call us or email us if you have any questions.

At Willis & Ainsworth we pride ourselves in supplying all types of Sub Base and Hardcore materials for any job. We have access to both primary sub-base such as Limestone and Granite based materials and Recycled materials such as crushed concrete (6F5) or Type 1 Recycled. 

Primary vs. Recycled

There is always the question of Primary Sub Base vs. Recycled Hardcore.

Some differences should be mentioned in the product description but the main point for most products is the price. This has the most impact on larger 20 tonne loads or big jobs that need 100s-1000s of tonnes. We would suggest sticking to primary materials or the material specified by the surveyor, unless you or your groundworker / builder really know what to expect with Recycled products. Every producer has different standards when producing recycled materials and only products that are tested comply to a certain standard.

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)

Materials that comply to "SUDS" are a more recent product within the aggregate industry. These are the materials that conform to Marshalls, Formpave, AquaPave and AquaSlab paving solutions laying guidleines. There is also MOT Type 3 (DOT or MOT type 1 X) this material is what is the suggested base material to all new drives. We also offer 2-6mm & 20-4mm limestone for laying these paving slabs.

Recycled Aggregates are the fastest growing product within the aggregate industry. At Willis & Ainsworth we are able to supply a range of products to suit your needs including: Certified Recycled Type 1, 10mm shingle and 20mm Recycled Gravel, BS3882 Grade A Soil, Grade B Soil and Fill materials such as Pipe Bedding Sand and Large Crushed Concrete.

Why Use Recycled Material

Recycled Aggregates can be a cheaper alternative to Primary Aggregates. They offer people looking to take on bigger jobs a way to cut down on costs, you have to be careful though as not all products are up to the same standard as Primary Materials.