© 2011 Brauncewell Quarries Ltd, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8RL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1526 832767 Fax: +44 (0)1526 833075
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your opening hours?
The quarry is open 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 11.00am Saturdays.
(During the months of December and January the quarry closes at 4.30pm)
Can I collect material myself?
Yes, the quarry is open for collection of material to both trade and the general public.
Is there a minimum quantity of material I can have delivered?
No, we can deliver any quantity of material but a small part load charge will be incurred on loads below 10
tonnes for deliveries made on our short wheelbase four wheeler rigid lorry. Our small load service offers
deliveries up to 1.5 tonnes.
Can I collect samples of materials?
Yes, samples of all our stocked materials are available free of charge.
How much material do I need?
Typically limestone products require 2 tonnes per cubic metre. This figure increases slightly for gravel and soil
products to 2.5 tonnes per cubic metre.
What size gravel do I need for a driveway?
We would recommend a gravel of no smaller than 14mm, anything less than this can get stuck in the tyre
treads of vehicles.