Aggregate delivery in Málaga for building sites and land
We deliver to your site or your farm hardcore, gravel, pea gravel, sand and soil with our own tipper lorries. We serve Vélez-Málaga and the whole Axarquía, including narrow tracks and hillside farms. Tell us what you need and how much, and we'll give you a fixed price for the load.
- Since 2006 building across the Axarquía
- Our own lorries, no middlemen
- Farms and tracks that are hard to reach
- Fixed price per load
Aggregate delivery and supply in the Axarquía
Building aggregates are the granular materials used on site: hardcore, gravel, pea gravel, sand, soil and stone. We load them at the quarry or plant and bring them with our own lorries to your site, plot or farm, and tip them where you need them.
We supply homeowners, builders and farmers in Vélez-Málaga, Torre del Mar, Nerja, Torrox, Rincón de la Victoria and the inland villages of the Axarquía. From one load of hardcore for a house driveway to all the material for a track or a wall.
And if it also needs spreading and compacting, we do that too: track repairs, earthworks or escollera rock walls.
What is it used for?
Tipping hardcore from a tipper lorry on a rural access road.
Aggregates we deliver
These are the materials we're asked for most in the Axarquía. If you need something else, ask us:
Hardcore (zahorra)
The base for tracks, driveways, slabs and car parks. Crushed hardcore (zahorra artificial, similar to Type 1) compacts better than natural hardcore and is the one we recommend for car traffic. See track repairs.
Gravel and pea gravel
Gravel for drainage, the back of walls, trenches and sub-bases under slabs, and pea gravel for concrete and garden finishes. In several sizes: 6-12, 12-20 and 20-40 mm.
Sand
Washed sand for mortar and concrete, and sand for pipe bedding and floor laying. Clean, with no clay, so the mortar grips.
Fill soil and topsoil
Fill soil to raise the level of a plot or fill a trench, and topsoil for gardens, terraces and vegetable plots. If the fill needs compacting, we do that too. See earthworks.
Escollera stone
Limestone or sandstone blocks for escollera walls and protecting banks and watercourses. By size or by weight, depending on the height of the wall. See escollera rock walls.
Recycled aggregate
Concrete and demolition stone crushed at a licensed plant. Suitable for backfill and sub-bases for light-traffic tracks, and cheaper than new aggregate. See demolition.
Which aggregate do I need for my job?
The most common question. This table gives you a guide; we'll confirm it on a site visit or by WhatsApp:
| What for | Material | Approximate thickness |
|---|---|---|
| House driveway or car park | Crushed hardcore | 20–25 cm compacted |
| Farm track or access road | Crushed or recycled hardcore | 15–25 cm compacted |
| Sub-base for a concrete slab | Hardcore + gravel bed | 15–20 cm |
| Drainage for a wall or a trench | Washed 20-40 gravel | Depending on the trench |
| Mortar and concrete | Washed sand and pea gravel | — |
| Raising the level of a plot | Fill soil | In 20–30 cm layers |
| Garden, terrace or vegetable plot | Topsoil | 20–30 cm |
| Escollera wall | Escollera stone | Depending on the height |
Natural or crushed hardcore? Crushed hardcore is broken stone with angular edges that lock together when compacted: it stands up to traffic better. Natural hardcore is more rounded and cheaper, good for backfill. We explain it in detail in track repairs.
How much does a lorry of aggregate cost?
A lorry of aggregate is charged per load, per cubic metre or per tonne, depending on the material. We always give you a fixed price including material, transport and tipping. This is what decides it:
MATERIALHardcore and soil are the most economical; washed sand the most expensive.
QUANTITYA full lorry works out cheaper per metre than half a lorry.
DISTANCEKilometres from the quarry or plant to your site.
ACCESSNarrow or steep tracks may call for a smaller lorry or more trips.
TIPPINGTipping in one spot or spreading the material out by machine.
URGENCYWe normally deliver within a few days; for same-day delivery, ask us.
Price per cubic metre of hardcore and gravel
The price per m³ changes with the quarry and the distance, so we don't publish it blindly. Tell us the material, the cubic metres and the town, and we'll send you the delivered price the same day.
Per load or per tonne?
Hardcore, gravel and soil are usually charged per load or per m³. Escollera rock is charged by the tonne, because each block weighs a different amount.
How to save on delivery
Order all the material at once: a full lorry is cheaper per metre than two half loads. And if you're building with us, the aggregate is included in the same planning, with no extra trips.
For backfill, recycled aggregate or soil from the plot itself can save a good part of the budget.
How much material do I need?
The sum is simple: area × thickness, plus the amount the material settles when compacted.
- Example: a 60 m² driveway with 20 cm of hardcore is 60 × 0.20 = 12 m³ compacted.
- Bulking: loose hardcore settles by 25–30% when compacted, so you need to order about 15 m³.
- Drainage gravel: length × width × depth of the trench, with hardly any loss.
How many cubic metres fit in a lorry?
It depends on the lorry and the weight of the material. As a guide, a three-axle tipper carries about 10–12 m³ of hardcore or gravel, and a small one for narrow tracks about 5–6 m³. With heavy materials it's the weight that counts, not the volume.
How much does a cubic metre weigh?
| Loose material | Weight per m³ |
|---|---|
| Hardcore (zahorra) | 1.8 – 2.0 t |
| Gravel | 1.5 – 1.7 t |
| Sand | 1.5 – 1.6 t |
| Soil | 1.4 – 1.7 t |
| Escollera rock (bulk) | 1.6 – 1.8 t |
Approximate values: they vary with moisture and grain size.
Lorries for every kind of access
In the Axarquía many farms have narrow, steep, winding tracks. We choose the lorry that can get there without any trouble:
How we work:
- Three-axle tipper: for sites with good access and large orders.
- Small lorry: for narrow tracks, tight bends and village streets.
- Controlled tipping: we tip wherever you tell us, or spread along a track.
- Spread by machine: if needed, we spread and compact the material with a backhoe and roller.
- Several trips: when access won't take a large lorry, we plan the trips so it doesn't cost you more.
How to order a lorry of aggregate
Ordering is quick and easy:
1. TELL US: Which material, what for, how many cubic metres and in which town.
2. WE ADVISE YOU: If you're unsure about the material or quantity, we'll work it out for you.
3. FIXED PRICE: Material, transport and tipping, in writing.
4. WE CHECK ACCESS: With photos or a visit, we choose the right lorry.
5. LOADING: At a licensed quarry or plant, with the material ordered.
6. DELIVERY: On the agreed day, tipped where you need it.
7. SPREADING: If you ask, we spread and compact it by machine.
START HERESend us on WhatsApp the material, the cubic metres and a photo of the access.
We deliver it and, if you like, we do the job too
Many customers order the material and then have no way of spreading it. We have the machinery and the team: we spread and compact the hardcore for a track or a driveway, backfill and level a plot or place the escollera rock for a wall.
See track repairs, earthworks and retaining walls.
Typical aggregate delivery projects
Typical examples of how we approach this kind of order. They don't correspond to specific customers.
Hardcore for a farm track in Cómpeta
Narrow, steep track. Three trips with a small lorry, crushed hardcore spread along the track and compacted with a backhoe and roller.
Drainage gravel for a wall in Torrox
Escollera rock by the tonne for a retaining wall and washed 20-40 gravel for the backfill, delivered in the order they were going to be placed.
Aggregate delivery in Vélez-Málaga and the Axarquía
We're based in Vélez-Málaga and deliver aggregates to every town in the Axarquía, its urbanisations, outlying areas and farms. Choose your town:
- Vélez-Málaga
- Torre del Mar
- Rincón de la Victoria
- Nerja
- Torrox
- Algarrobo
- Frigiliana
- Cómpeta
- Periana
- Colmenar
- Canillas de Aceituno
- Benamocarra
- Sayalonga
- Arenas
- Almáchar
- Comares
- Canillas de Albaida
- Moclinejo
- Alcaucín
- La Viñuela
- Sedella
- Salares
- Árchez
- El Borge
- Cútar
- Benamargosa
- Iznate
- Macharaviaya
- Totalán
- Riogordo
- Alfarnate
- Alfarnatejo
If your job is in another Axarquía village that isn't listed, ask us.
Need a lorry of aggregate?
Hardcore, gravel, sand, soil or escollera rock, delivered to your site with our own lorries. Supplying Vélez-Málaga and the Axarquía since 2006.
- ✓ Free site visit
- ✓ Fixed-price quote
- ✓ Our own machinery
Send us on WhatsApp
- Which material and what you want it for.
- The cubic metres or the area, and a photo of the access.
- The town or village.
Still deciding whether to buy a plot? A feasibility visit costs €100 + VAT, and if you buy and hire us for the work, we deduct it from the bill.
Aggregate delivery FAQs
The questions we're asked most before ordering a lorry of material.
What types of aggregate do you supply in the Axarquía?
MURES delivers and supplies in the Axarquía hardcore for sub-bases and tracks, gravel for drainage and concrete, pea gravel, sand for mortar and escollera rock for walls and banks. Each aggregate has its use: hardcore is compacted under slabs and paving, gravel is used for drainage and escollera rock for retaining walls.
How much hardcore do I need for a track or slab sub-base?
To calculate the hardcore for a sub-base, multiply the area by the thickness and add around 25–30% for compaction. For example, a 60 m² driveway with a 20 cm base needs about 12 m³ compacted, in other words about 15 m³ loose. By weight, a cubic metre of loose hardcore is around 1.8–2 tonnes.
How much does a cubic metre of gravel, sand or hardcore weigh?
As a guide, a cubic metre of loose hardcore weighs about 1.8–2 tonnes, gravel between 1.5 and 1.7 tonnes and sand between 1.5 and 1.6 tonnes. The exact figure depends on moisture and grading, but it's enough to work out how many lorry trips are needed.
What sizes of escollera rock are there?
Escollera rock is graded by weight or by size. For garden walls and low banks, blocks of 50 to 300 kg are used; for taller retaining walls, blocks of 300 to 1,000 kg or more. It's also ordered by dimensions, for example 40–60 cm escollera. The size is set by the height of the wall and the pressure of the ground behind it.
Can your lorry reach farms with narrow tracks?
Yes, in the Axarquía many farms have narrow tracks with tight bends or steep gradients. In those cases we deliver with a smaller lorry or in several trips, and if necessary we tip at an accessible point and move it to the site with a dumper or backhoe.
How much does a lorry of aggregate cost?
The price of a lorry of aggregate depends on the material, the quantity and the distance from the quarry to the site. Hardcore and gravel are usually the most economical, and escollera rock is charged per tonne depending on size. MURES gives a fixed price per load or per tonne including the delivery address.
How many cubic metres does a lorry carry?
A three-axle tipper normally carries about 10–12 m³ of hardcore or gravel, and a small lorry for narrow tracks about 5–6 m³. With heavy materials such as escollera rock, it's the weight the lorry can carry that counts, not the volume.
What's the difference between hardcore and gravel?
Hardcore (zahorra) is a mix of stone of various sizes with fines that, when compacted, becomes hard and firm: it's for track and slab sub-bases. Gravel is single-size stone with no fines that lets water through: it's for drainage, the back of walls and concrete.
Do you sell soil to fill a plot?
Yes, we supply fill soil to raise the level of a plot or fill trenches, and topsoil for gardens, terraces and vegetable plots. If the fill is to be built on, it's best spread and compacted in layers; we do that too.
Do you spread and compact the material?
Yes. As well as delivering it, we can spread the hardcore with a backhoe and compact it with a roller, backfill and level a plot or place the escollera rock. That way you don't have to find another company.
How long does it take to get a lorry of aggregate?
We normally deliver within a few days of you confirming the order. If it's urgent, ask us: depending on the material and the area, it can sometimes be the same day or the next.
Which towns do you deliver aggregate to?
Every town in the Axarquía: Vélez-Málaga, Torre del Mar, Rincón de la Victoria, Nerja, Torrox, Algarrobo, Frigiliana, Cómpeta, Periana, Colmenar, Canillas de Aceituno, Benamocarra, Sayalonga, Arenas, Almáchar and Comares, including their urbanisations and farms.
Next steps for your project
Swimming pool construction in the Axarquía
Concrete pools, also on sloping plots.
See →Excavation and earthworks in the Axarquía
Levelling, terracing and digging.
See →Demolition in the Axarquía
Houses, outbuildings and slabs.
See →Skip hire
Containers for building work and renovations.
See →Track repairs
Farm access that stays firm all year.
See →Concrete water tanks
For irrigation on farms.
See →