Gabion Stone

High grade, interlocking stones ideally suited retaining walls and filling gabion baskets

If you are unsure of the exact amount you need use the gabion stone calculator

  • Next day delivery on all UK orders
  • Sold in bulk bags of up to 900kg
  • Sizes between 75mm – 150mm and 100mm – 200mm

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  • £169.99 inc. VAT
    Stone Type : Granite
    Colour : Silver Grey
    Colour disclaimer : Stone is a naturally occuring mineral so the colour of the stones will vary from the images on our website
    Shape of stone : Angular and interlocking to reduce pressure on gabion walls
    Stone Size : Range between 100mm - 200mm
    Frost Resistant : Yes
    Weight per Bag : 850-900kg
    Size per Bag : 1m (length) x 1m (Depth) x 1m (Height)
  • £169.99 inc. VAT
    Stone Type : Limestone
    Colour : Off white / grey
    Colour disclaimer : Stone is a naturally occuring mineral so the colour of the stones will vary from the images on our website
    Shape of stone : Angular and interlocking to reduce pressure on gabion walls
    Stone Size : Range between 75mm - 150mm
    Frost Resistant : Yes
    Weight per Bag : 800-850kg
    Size per Bag : 1m (length) x 1m (Depth) x 1m (Height)
BULK BAGS OF GABION STONE SUITED TO FILLING GABIONS

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Calculate Quantity

 

Gabion Dimensions (cm) Bulk Bags of Granite Stone Required Bulk Bags of Limestone Required Weight of Stone Required (kg)
45 45 45 1 1 160
97.5 45 45 1 1 360
97.5 97.5 45 1 1 770
97.5 97.5 97.5 2 2 1670
150 45 45 1 1 540
150 97.5 45 2 2 1190
150 97.5 97.5 3 4 2570
202.5 45 45 1 1 740
202.5 97.5 45 2 2 1600
202.5 97.5 97.5 6 5 3470

 

How to Fill & Save Money

Partitions  
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Partitions are a cheap way to backfill cages.

The partition creates a separate compartment at the back of the cage. This compartment can be filled with cheaper material as long as it is 80mm+ and can drain water

PRO

  • Cheaper than using quarried stone
  • Reduces bulging
  • Enables machine filling
Rubble Sacks  

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Rubble sacks are a cheap way to backfill cages.

The sacks should be permeable and filled with hard rubble larger than 10mm+ which can drain water

PRO

  • Cheaper than using quarried stone

 

CON

  • Not suitable for retaining walls
  • Not suitable for wall taller than 1.5m

 

 

Machine Filling  
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It is possible to fill the cages with a machine such as a JCB but it makes bulging more likely

Add support poles and partitions to reduce the likelihood of bulging.

Hand filing is still required at intervals to fill in voids left by the machine

PRO

  • Quicker installation for large jobs

 

CON

  • Increased voids
  • Increased likelihood of bulging

 

FAQ

Do I need to use gabion basket stone to fill my cages?
No. As long as the fill meets the following criteria

  • The material should be hard
  • The material should be heavy
  • The material should be durable
  • The material should be able to drain water
  • The material should not be susceptible to frost
  • The material should not be less than 80mm in size
  • The material should not be more than 200mm in size

 

Do you sell any other types of rock?
No. Sorry not at the moment.  We only sell the rock types that you see on this page

Where can I find other gabion stone suppliers?
Simply Google ‘Quarry near me’ to find suppliers other types of rocks

Can I fill the cages with any other types of material?
Yes.  If the cages is being used for decorative purposes then you can fill it with anything that you like such as wood or recycled material

If the cages are being used for a retaining wall or for structural purposes then suitable gabion rocks are required.

How much tonnage do I need?
It will depend on the size and amount of cages that you are using.

You can quickly calculate the amount you need by using the gabion stone calculator

Alternatively get in touch and we can help:)

 

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