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
- Responsibly sourced (Conforms to BES 6001)
- 6G Standard to fill a gabion basket
| All of our Gabions have been tested and certified to the following standards | |
| BBA Certified | Yes – BBA certificate number: 05/4215 Certification Body: BBA |
| Gabion Quality Standard |
– conforms to BS EN 10223-8:2413 |
| Accurate Zinc Coating |
– conforms to BS EN 10244-2:2009 |
| Wire Tolerances Standard |
– conforms to BS EN 10218-2:2012 |
| Hole Size (Aperture) Standard |
– conforms to BS EN 10218-2:2012 Certification Body: British Standards Institution |
| Corrosion Resistance Standard |
– conforms to BS EN 10244-2:2009 |
| Abrasion Resistance Standard |
– conforms to BS EN 60229:2008 |
| PVC Coating Standard |
– conforms to BS EN 10245-1:2011 & BS EN 10245-2:2011 |
Gabion Stone Help
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Granite compared to Limestone colour
Granite colour washed vs unwashed
Limestone colour washed vs unwashed
Save money using stone seperating panels
How to hand-fill a gabion basket
How to fill gabion baskets with rubble bags
Large stock of gabion stones
Compare Limestone & Granite
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| Retaining Walls | Yes, they are required
Angular, interlocking stones are needed for these types of applications. (Rocks found on site can also be used as long as they are irregular shapes which allow drainage) |
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| Sea Defence | ||
| Erosion Control | ||
| Furniture: can be sat on | No, they are not required.
Gabion stones can be used for these applications but they are not required. |
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| Freestanding wall | ||
| Fences: tall/thin structures | ||
| Planters | ||
| Cladding | ||
| Decorative | ||
| GABION COMPATIBILITY | ||
| 3mm | ||
| 4mm | ||
| 5mm | ||
| 3.2mm | ||
| 4.3mm | ||
| Mattress | ||
| DELIVERY | ||
| Delivered as | Bulk bag on a pallet | |
| Delivered by | 18 Tonne vehicle | |
| Weight per bag | Between 800kg – 900kg (may contain 5-10% fine material.) | |
| Size per bag | 1m (length) x 1m (Depth) x 1m (Height) | |
| Delivery condition | Rocks are freshly quarried and unwashed. They can be hosed or rain will wash away dirt. | |
| Delivery locations | Anywhere in the UK | |
| ATTRIBUTES | ||
| Material | Granite | Limestone |
| Colour | Grey with plum & green shades | Off-white with grey shades |
| Colour disclaimer | Stone is a naturally occurring mineral so the colour will vary from the images on our website. | |
| Shape of stone | Angular and interlocking to reduce pressure on the sides of the gabions | |
| Rock size | 80mm – 300mm | 80mm – 250mm |
| Frost Resistant | ||
| Allows water to drain | ||
| Quarried in UK | ||
| FILLING & INSATLLATION | ||
| Requires hand laying | Yes. | |
| Can be machine-filled | It’s possible but not advised.
When tipping stones from a JCB into the gabions the walls will buckle. Watch Machine Filling Guide |
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Calculate Quantity
- Use gabion stone calculator to quickly calculate the tonnage you need
- Use partitions to reduce the amount of rocks required and save money.
| Gabion Dimensions (cm) | Bulk Bags of Granite 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
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| 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
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| 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
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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:)
