Pea Gravel Delivery in St. George, UT: Tons & Pricing
Bulk pea gravel delivered in St. George, UT. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $550.50 delivered to St. George for 2 tons, our minimum order
Pea Gravel in St. George
St. George sits in the southwest corner of Utah, part of the St. George metro area, with a desert climate that runs hot and dry through summer and mild through winter. The terrain leans red rock and sandy soil, which is exactly the kind of ground where a well drained decorative stone earns its keep. The city has grown fast, with a population now around 106,000, and new lots and remodeled yards keep pea gravel delivery in St. George, UT in steady demand.
Best Uses for Pea Gravel Here
Pea gravel is a small, rounded stone, roughly 1/4 to 3/8 inch across, in a tan and mixed color blend. Its rounded shape makes it comfortable underfoot, which is why it shows up so often in walkways, patios, fire pit surrounds and playground borders. In a climate like this one, homeowners also lean on it for low water landscape beds and dry creek beds, since it does not hold moisture the way mulch does and will not fade the way some dyed stone can. Small contractors use it as a top dressing over compacted base for paths, or as backfill around drain lines where good drainage matters more than load bearing strength.
The sandy, well drained soil common around St. George pairs naturally with a stone like this. Yards here already lean toward xeriscape style beds with cactus, yucca and other drought tolerant plants, and pea gravel fits that look without adding upkeep. It also works between paver joints or as a border edge along a driveway, since the small size settles into place and does not shift underfoot the way larger crushed stone can. New construction lots in the area frequently call for a full yard makeover, and pea gravel is often one of two or three materials ordered together for a single project.
How Much Pea Gravel You Need
Start with the area you are covering: length in feet times width in feet times depth in inches, divided by 324, gives you cubic yards. Pea gravel is sold by the ton rather than the cubic yard, so the next step is a straightforward conversion. One cubic yard of this material weighs about 2,800 pounds, which works out to 1.4 tons. Multiply your cubic yard figure by 1.4 and round up to the nearest half ton so you are not short on delivery day. If you would rather skip the math, run your dimensions through the pea gravel calculator and it will hand you a tonnage figure directly.
Delivery and Lead Times
Delivery windows here move with order size. Smaller orders, in the 3 to 7 ton range, typically ship in 1 to 2 business days. Step up to 8 tons or more and the same day or next day becomes realistic. At 15 tons and above, St. George orders qualify for the fastest scheduling and the delivery fee is waived outright. None of this changes the ton price. In St. George, pea gravel, stone, and topsoil all sell by the ton. Mulch is the one exception, sold by the cubic yard, so keep that distinction in mind if you are ordering more than one material for the same job.
Planning a delivery date early is worth it for the smaller order tiers, where lead time runs longer since those drops get grouped with other stops on the route. Measure your driveway or curbside space before you schedule, since the truck still needs a clear spot to unload regardless of tonnage.
Pricing Notes
Pea gravel pricing runs on the same tiered structure used across Utah: pay more per ton on a small load, and the rate steps down as the order grows.
| Order size | Price per ton | Delivery timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 7 tons | $206 | 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 to 14 tons | $118 | Same or next day |
| 15 tons or more | $93 | Fastest scheduling, delivery fee waived |
These are bulk rates before your ZIP is applied. The delivered price for pea gravel delivery in St. George, UT comes back once you enter your ZIP code, since the exact figure depends on the drop location within the metro area.
Ordering Pea Gravel in St. George
Placing an order is a matter of picking a tonnage, confirming the drop site, and choosing a delivery window from the options above. Check delivery in St. George for current scheduling before you commit to a date, especially if you are coordinating with a paving or landscaping crew. If you are pricing out a job that spans more than this one city, Pea Gravel in Utah lays out the same tiered rates for every city Utah delivery covers, so you can compare before you order.
Have your total tonnage, delivery address and preferred date ready before you check out, and note whether the drop site is a driveway or a spot the truck needs to back into, since a clear path in matters more for a bulk delivery than for a small parcel.
About Pea Gravel
Pea gravel is a naturally rounded stone, screened to a small 1/4 to 3/8 inch size, in a tan and mixed color blend rather than a single uniform tone. The rounding comes from water and time rather than crushing, so pieces sit smooth and comfortable underfoot instead of sharp edged like crushed stone. That texture is the main reason it gets picked for walkways, patios, play areas and anywhere bare feet or pets will cross it regularly.
Because the stone is small and uniform, it compacts lightly under foot traffic while still draining well, which makes it a common choice for dry creek beds, drainage swales and backfill around perimeter drains. It also holds up in raised beds and planters as a decorative top layer, since it will not break down or fade the way organic mulch does over a season.
Pea gravel is sold by the ton rather than the cubic yard, and one cubic yard of coverage weighs in at roughly 2,800 pounds. Contractors use it as a finish layer over compacted base rather than as a structural base material itself, and homeowners lean on it for low maintenance beds where color and texture matter as much as function.
What Pea Gravel costs in St. George
Local St. George yards quote pea gravel by the ton; the delivered number includes fuel, the truck, and the haul. Send your ZIP and load size and we will send back a same-hour quote with the truck rate and the per-ton figure spelled out. A ton of this material spreads across about 77 sq ft when laid 3 inches deep, useful when you are sizing a patio base or a walkway run.
How crews use Pea Gravel in St. George
In and around St. George, pea gravel shows up most often on two project types. The most common deployment is patio gravel, often in tight urban lots and infill builds in two to three inch lifts. Second on the list is walkway gravel, which we see in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short on partial-truck deliveries. At roughly 106,288 people, the St. George order mix leans toward 3 to 8 ton residential drops with the occasional 16 ton job for a contractor.
Delivery day in St. George
A typical St. George drop is dispatched from the closest yard with a two hour window and a heads-up call once the truck is loaded. Tandem trucks want a 12 ft lane in and out; tri-axles need 14 ft, and both want firm ground at the tipping spot so the load releases cleanly. Standard lead time on this lane is Mon-Sat, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
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What is pea gravel best used for?
Pea gravel is a small, rounded stone that works well anywhere people or pets will walk across it, since the smooth pieces are comfortable underfoot. Common uses include walkways, patios, fire pit surrounds, dry creek beds and decorative top dressing in planting beds. It also drains well, so it shows up around drain lines and in low spots where standing water is a problem.
How do I figure out how many tons of pea gravel I need?
Measure the length and width of the area in feet and multiply by your target depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Since pea gravel is sold by the ton, multiply that cubic yard figure by about 1.4 to convert. If the math feels like extra work, the pea gravel calculator on this site takes your dimensions and returns a tonnage figure directly.
Is pea gravel sold by the ton or the cubic yard?
Pea gravel is sold by the ton, along with most other stone, gravel and topsoil products. Mulch is the main exception on this site, since it is sold by the cubic yard instead. Keep that in mind if a single project calls for more than one material, because the two units are not interchangeable and a quote in one will not match the other.
How quickly can pea gravel be delivered?
Your pea gravel arrives faster or slower based on your order amount. Orders between 3 and 7 tons usually reach St. George in 1 to 2 business days. Orders of 8 tons or more often qualify for same day or next day delivery, and the largest orders, 15 tons and up, get the fastest scheduling along with a waived delivery fee. Confirm current availability on the city delivery page before locking in a date.
What size and color is the pea gravel you deliver?
The pea gravel sold here runs roughly 1/4 to 3/8 inch across, small enough to feel smooth underfoot rather than crunchy or sharp. The color is a tan and mixed blend rather than one single tone, which is typical for pea gravel since it is naturally rounded rather than dyed or crushed to a uniform shade.
Does pea gravel work well in a hot, dry climate?
Yes. Pea gravel does not hold moisture, fade in strong sun or break down the way organic mulch can, which makes it a practical choice in a hot, dry climate with sandy soil. It is a common pick for low water landscaping, dry creek beds and beds around drought tolerant plants, since it keeps its color and shape without regular upkeep.
Can pea gravel be used as a base for a playground or path?
Pea gravel is often used as a finish or top layer for paths and play areas because it is comfortable underfoot, but it is not typically the structural base itself. Most installations use a compacted aggregate base below it, with pea gravel spread as the top few inches for texture, drainage and appearance rather than for load bearing strength.
Can I order less than a full truckload of pea gravel?
Smaller orders starting around 3 tons are available, though the per ton rate is higher than a larger load and the delivery window runs slightly longer. As the order size increases, both the price per ton and the delivery fee step down, which is why many contractors combine deliveries across nearby jobs when the tonnage allows for it.