20mm Shingle in London

20mm shingle is a durable, free-draining aggregate made up of washed stones graded to approximately 20mm. Its larger particle size makes it well suited to applications where stability, drainage and low maintenance are important.

Easy Concrete Services supplies 20mm shingle gravel to homeowners, landscapers, builders, groundworkers and commercial contractors throughout London and the surrounding areas. Available in bulk bags, it provides a practical solution for both domestic landscaping projects and larger construction or drainage requirements.

One of the main advantages of 20mm shingle is its suitability for driveways and parking areas. The larger stones are less likely to become trapped in tyre treads than smaller gravel and provide a more stable surface when installed over a properly prepared sub-base.

Its open structure also makes 20mm shingle particularly effective for drainage. Water can pass freely through the gaps between the stones, making it suitable for soakaways, drainage trenches, pipe surrounds and other applications where reducing standing water is important.

For landscaping, 20mm shingle can be used across paths, garden borders, decorative areas and around water features. Its natural appearance provides a simple, low-maintenance finish, although colour and stone shape can vary between loads because it is a naturally sourced aggregate.

If you’re unsure whether 20mm shingle is the right material for your project, our experienced team can help you estimate quantities and choose the most appropriate aggregate before you order.

20mm shingle is particularly well suited to projects where a larger, more stable gravel is required. Its size provides greater resistance to movement than finer shingle, making it a practical choice for driveways, parking areas and other surfaces exposed to regular foot or vehicle traffic.

For driveways and paths, 20mm shingle should normally be installed over a properly prepared and compacted sub-base. This provides the structural support beneath the gravel, while the shingle creates the finished surface above. A depth of around 40–50mm is commonly used for many landscaping applications, although the exact build-up should reflect the ground conditions and intended use.

The material also performs well in drainage applications. Its open grading allows water to move through the aggregate efficiently, making it suitable for soakaways, drainage trenches and pipe bedding where the project specification permits its use.

Although 10mm and 20mm shingle can both be used for landscaping and drainage, they perform differently. The larger stones in 20mm shingle make it better suited to driveways and heavier-use areas, while 10mm shingle is often preferred for finer paths, pipe bedding and smaller landscaping features.

As a naturally sourced aggregate, variations in colour, shape and finish are normal. If your project requires a specific decorative colour or exact visual match, a specialist decorative gravel may be more appropriate.

Easy Concrete Services takes a project-led approach to aggregate supply. By understanding how the shingle will be used, the size of the area and the site access available, our team can help you order the right quantity and arrange dependable delivery.