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I am looking for about 7 tons of gravel for paths and a front and back garden, base for a loose-paved seating area etc in the next day or so. I would be grateful if anyone could give me a price check. I have looked at Decorative aggregates (eg "Golden Gravel" and normal gravel) think I can use a basic 20mm quartz gravel rather than decorative since much of it will be hidden and I am going for architectural planting etc and have an interesting boundary treatment. Prices are delivered. From the local BM, Decorative gravels (Golden, Slate chippings etc) are between about £100 and £130 for a bulk bag (=~800kg), plus VAT. Normal gravel = £50 per bag. Non starter. From Wickes Decorative Gravels are about £140 per bulk bag for eg Golden or Plum Slate. 3 for 2 makes that £94. Minus the usual 20% for Trade Card and using a Reloadable Gift Card makes it about £75 per bulk bag, plus £30 delivery equals £78 each for 10 bags. Normal Driveway Gravel is £43 per bulk bag or £40 each for more than 3. Minus 20% = £32 each. Or £35-6 each including delivery. Good reviews. From a local quarry: Golden gravel or Yorkshire Flint gravel comes in at about £400-450 plus VAT for 8 tons delivered. Quartz Gravel (ie normal basic driveway gravel) comes in at £200 plus VAT for 8 tons delivered. But I really do not want to inflict a 6 wheeler on this small cul-de-sac and make half a dozen people rearrange their cars - will use up too much goodwill. Conclusion Therefore I think I am inclined to go for a slighlty smaller quantity and get 8 bulk bags from Wickes, and swallow the extra £50 or so it will cost. Have I missed out any keenly priced options? Cheers Ferdinand