TOPSOIL DELIVERIES IN CAMBOURNE

The cost of replacing the Cambourne Clay is quite variable.

Tilbrooks are on site working for the developers, but deliver from Bury St Edmunds and charge around £30 for a ton or about £80 for 4 tons, up to 2 weeks for delivery though (split loads possible) but are not really interested in small loads, failed to ring me back with price and delivery - gave up after waiting 3 days. - telephone 01638 712766

G & A Cornwall charge similar amounts 70 + vat for 4 tons, around £100 + vat for 10 tons (will split deliveries) They also do small bags of 30 litres for around £2, 2 or 3 days for delivery - Telephone 01353 778069

Madingley Mulch charge around £44 for a ton delivered in a large bag, most convenient but expensive, they do regular deliveries.

A & M Ward seem to be generally good for service and price, they qoute in cu yards which means you get the same volume wet or dry and will deliver 1/2 cu yard for around £22.50 and £31.50 for 1 cu yard, 5 cubic yards is £90, and claim same day delivery (or as near as possible) inc vat - Telephone 01954 260110 -


Top soil normally weighs around 85 lbs per cubic foot dry up to 105 lb very wet so a cubic yard normally weighs a fraction over a ton (dry) (3'x3'x3'x85=2295 lbs- 1 ton is 2240 lbs).

YOU SHOULD ALSO CONFIRM THE ABOVE FOR YOURSELF (this information was compiled on 14th June 2001)