Pea Gravel Delivery in Longmont, CO
Bulk pea gravel delivered in Longmont, CO. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $545.55 delivered to Longmont for 2 tons, our minimum order
Longmont homeowners and small contractors can get pea gravel delivery in Longmont, CO straight to the driveway, with the price shown for your ZIP before you commit. Pea gravel for Longmont jobs is sold by the ton, and the smallest order is 2 tons. Longmont has about 100,000 residents and sits in the Boulder metro area, so most orders here are for backyard patios, dog runs, planter borders and garden paths.
Pea gravel delivery for Longmont yards
Pea gravel is a rounded, tan and mixed-color stone sized roughly 1/4 to 3/8 inch. The smooth edges make it comfortable underfoot and easy to rake level. Plenty of Longmont lots have a small side yard or a gap between a fence and a house wall, and that is where this stone earns its keep.
Boulder is about 14 miles away, Broomfield 15, Loveland 17, Thornton 22 and Westminster 23. Check the full delivery in Longmont page for how drop-off works at your address, and see the Pea Gravel in Colorado hub for other cities.
Where pea gravel works best
- Patios and seating areas: a layer over compacted base gives a quiet, soft surface for chairs and a fire pit.
- Pathways: the small stones pack down enough to walk on.
- Dog runs and play areas: the rounded shape is gentle on paws and knees, and waste is simple to rinse and rake.
- Pipe bedding and drainage trenches: clean, uniform stone leaves room for water to move.
- Decorative beds: it makes a tidy, low-maintenance border around shrubs and stepping stones.
What the stone looks and feels like
The mix runs from pale tan to warm brown with the occasional gray piece, so it blends with most siding and fence colors instead of fighting them. Pieces are small enough to rake by hand and large enough that they do not blow around or stick to shoes the way fine screenings do. Wheelbarrow loads move quickly, which matters when a whole pile has to be spread by one or two people over a weekend.
Pairing it with other materials
Pea gravel looks best next to planted beds. If you are dressing the soil around a path, Mulch works for the planting side, and Premium Screened Topsoil is there if you are building a raised bed beside the stone.
How much pea gravel you need
Start with the footprint. For a Longmont patio, multiply length in feet by width in feet by depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Pea gravel weighs about 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so multiply the result by 1.4 to see your tonnage. A 10 by 12 foot patio at 3 inches deep comes to roughly 1.1 cubic yards, or about 1.6 tons, which still rounds up to the 2 ton minimum.
If you would rather skip the arithmetic, the calculator does it from your dimensions and gives a ton figure you can order directly.
Pricing notes
You buy by the ton, and the delivered price depends on where the truck is going. Enter your Longmont ZIP and the live price appears on the page. Larger orders get a lower rate per ton, so combining a patio and a path into one order is usually cheaper than splitting them.
Ordering
Pick pea gravel, enter your ZIP, set the tons and check out. Think about where the truck can reach before you do. A level, open spot such as a driveway apron is easiest, and tarps under the pile protect pavers and lawn. Overhead wires and low branches limit where a dump truck can tip its load, so look up as well as around.
Once the pile is spread, rake it level and walk it in. Settling of an inch or so after the first week is normal on soft ground, and a light top-up fixes it.
About Pea Gravel
Pea gravel is a naturally rounded stone, tan and mixed in color, sorted to about 1/4 to 3/8 inch. Because the pieces are smooth and uniform, it flows easily off a shovel and spreads without much effort. It is sold by the ton, and a cubic yard weighs about 1.4 tons, so most small jobs land in the single-digit range. The stone drains freely, does not hold water the way soil does, and keeps a clean look with an occasional raking. Typical uses include patios, walkways, play areas, dog runs, planting borders and drainage trenches. It stays loose rather than locking together like crushed stone with fines, which is why an edge or border is a good idea around any path. The smallest order is 2 tons, and the delivered price for your ZIP shows on the page.
What Pea Gravel costs in Longmont
In the Longmont market, pea gravel is sold by the ton and priced at the gate before delivery is added on. 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. One ton covers about 77 sq ft at a 3 inch finished depth, so a 400 sq ft driveway pad runs roughly 6 tons.
How crews use Pea Gravel in Longmont
Crews working out of Longmont tend to call for pea gravel on a few repeat jobs each week. The first is patio gravel, typically laid in tight urban lots and infill builds with a base lift compacted before the finish course goes on. The second is walkway gravel, which lands here in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and usually ships as a 4 to 8 ton order. With a population around 99,818, Longmont pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Longmont
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Longmont stops, and sends a window the night before. Tandem-axle dumps need at least 12 ft of clear width and 14 ft overhead to set the bed; tri-axles need 14 ft of clearance on both counts and a level pad to tip safely. 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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Can I use pea gravel as a driveway surface?
It can work on a flat, lightly used drive, but loose rounded stone shifts under tires and forms ruts over time. A compacted base underneath helps, and edging keeps it in place. Many people keep it for the parking pad and walkway beside the drive, where traffic is lighter, and choose a crushed, angular stone for the heavy-use lane.
What depth should I spread for a walking path?
Two inches is a good starting point for a footpath, with three inches for a patio or seating spot where chairs sink in. Anything under an inch lets the soil show through. Dig out the same depth first so the top sits level with the lawn, then rake smooth and walk it in.
Do I need landscape fabric under it?
Fabric is optional but useful in beds that tend to grow weeds. It keeps stone and soil from blending together, which also makes it easier to top up later. Lay it flat, overlap the seams by several inches, and pin the edges. For a dog run or play area, skip fabric where digging is likely.
Will pea gravel stay out of my lawn?
Not on its own. The round stones travel when mowed over or kicked, so a steel, plastic or paver edge makes a real difference. Set the border slightly above the stone and the lawn mower can run along it. Sweeping stray pieces back after the first few weeks keeps the line clean.
How do I figure out the right amount for a curved bed?
Measure the widest and narrowest points, average them, and multiply by the length along the center of the bed. Then use your chosen depth in the same formula. Curves hide waste, so add a little for the edges. Lay a garden hose along the curve first so you can measure the real shape before you commit.
Can I order mulch or topsoil on the same visit?
Yes, you can place a separate order for each material. They have different units, since some are sold by the cubic yard and others by the ton, so each line shows its own total. Check each product page for its minimum before you add it, and keep the stone separate from soil piles when it lands.
Is pea gravel good around plants and trees?
It suits shrubs and perennials that like sharp drainage. Keep it a few inches from trunks so bark can breathe. Around vegetables, soil-based mulches usually give better moisture control. Under dense plants, rake the stone back occasionally to see how the soil beneath is holding up.
How should I store extra stone after the job?
Pile it on a tarp near the work area, or push it against a fence where it will not wash into the street. Leftover pea gravel is handy for patching bare spots later on. Cover it only if you want to keep leaves and dust out. It does not spoil, so no rush to use it all.