Chippings – VWJ Earthmoving
- Composition:
Chippings are a high-quality, versatile crushed stone aggregate designed for both decorative and functional construction applications. They consist of clean, angular crushed rock – such as limestone or granite – with a consistent single-size grading. This is typically available in 10mm or 20mm sizes. These chippings are thoroughly screened and washed during processing to remove dust, sand, and fine impurities, ensuring a clean, vibrant finish and outstanding drainage performance. - Uses:
This material is primarily used for surfacing driveways, footpaths, and high-traffic pedestrian walkways. Its angular shape allows the individual stones to lock together under weight, providing a stable, hard-wearing surface that resists shifting. It is also an excellent choice for decorative landscaping, garden borders, and rockeries to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Additionally, because of its clean, free-draining nature, it is highly effective for use in drainage trenches, soakaways, and backfilling. It is ideal for use in both residential and commercial projects involving groundworks, landscaping, and drainage.
Why Buy Chippings from VWJ Earthmoving?
At VWJ Earthmoving, we offer top-quality chippings across Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Deeside. Our chippings are processed to ensure high standards of strength, and consistency, so that a reliable and visually appealing solution for all your landscaping and drainage needs can be provided. We also prioritize customer satisfaction and efficient service, ensuring timely delivery and product quality. It is delivered loose in 20-tonne loads using 8-wheeled tippers, making it ideal for large scale projects. We have a minimum order of 10 tonnes.
VWJ Earthmoving Chippings
Common Questions about Chippings
Q: How do chippings compare to rounded gravel?
A: Our chippings are crushed and angular, which allows them to interlock and create a highly stable surface underfoot or under tyres. Rounded gravel consists of smooth, water-worn stones that roll and shift easily, making it less stable for driveways and pathways.
Q: Can they be used for drainage systems?
A: Yes, because our chippings are washed to remove “fines” (dust and sand), they have high permeability. This makes them an exceptional choice for drainage, soakaways, and as a surrounding material for pipes.
Q: How is it delivered?
A: It is delivered loose in 20-tonne loads using 8-wheeled tippers, with a minimum order of 10 tonnes, ensuring efficient and reliable bulk supply for your project.
Q: How much coverage can I expect from a 20-tonne load of Grey Aggregate Chippings?
A: At a standard recommended depth of 50mm – which is ideal for driveways and high-traffic pathways – a 20-tonne load will cover roughly 200 square metres. If you are laying the chippings at a shallower depth of 30mm to 40mm for decorative garden borders or low-traffic areas, a 20-tonne load will cover a larger area, approximately 250 to 280 square metres.
