Pea Gravel Delivery in Hoover, AL by the Ton
Bulk pea gravel delivered in Hoover, AL. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $650.90 delivered to Hoover for 2 tons, our minimum order
Hoover is about 10 miles from Birmingham and has roughly 93,000 residents. Pea gravel delivery in Hoover, AL gives homeowners and small contractors a clean, rounded stone for drainage runs, garden beds and decorative borders without hauling bags home from a store.
The stone is sized at 1/4 to 3/8 inch and comes in a tan to mixed color, so it sits well beside brick, stucco and most mulch colors. Pea gravel is a common fill for drainage trenches because water moves through the open spaces between stones.
Where pea gravel works best in Hoover
Round stones feel comfortable underfoot and let water drain freely, so pea gravel suits walkways and play areas, though it stays loose where crushed stone locks together. It also works as backfill around a perforated pipe, and as a top dressing around shrubs and rock beds.
A side yard where grass struggles in the shade is another good candidate. The stone lets rain pass through and needs little upkeep beyond an occasional rake.
- Drainage trenches and French drains
- Walkway and patio borders
- Top dressing around shrubs and perennials
How much pea gravel you need for a Hoover project
Pea gravel is sold by the ton, and a ton is 2,000 pounds. Loose pea gravel weighs about 2,800 pounds per cubic yard, so a single ton spreads over only about 0.7 of a cubic yard. Tonnage is the figure to order against. Run your numbers through the calculator before you place an order, since it converts your dimensions into tons for you.
Start by measuring the area in feet, then multiply length by width to get square feet. Convert the depth from inches to feet, multiply again to get cubic feet, and divide by 27 for cubic yards. The smallest order is 2 tons, which covers about 1.4 cubic yards, so a short trench or a small patio still ships as 2 tons.
Loose stone spreads and sinks into soft ground over time, so a project that is exactly on paper will look thin within a season. Add a little extra to any low spot you are filling so the finished layer still reads as even.
Pea gravel delivery in Hoover, AL, from order to drop
Your order ships to the address you enter, and the delivery in Hoover page covers the local details. Pick a drop spot that is level and close to where the stone goes, and clear any low branches so the truck can get in. If the ground slopes toward the house, shape the bed or trench so water runs away from the foundation before the stone goes down.
Pricing notes for pea gravel in Hoover, AL
The delivered price for your ZIP code is calculated live and shown on the page before you check out, so the figure you see already reflects where the stone is going. Larger orders get a lower rate per ton, so a bigger project works out cheaper per ton than a small top-up order.
Other materials for Hoover yards
Pair pea gravel with Mulch in planting beds where you want organic cover, since Mulch is sold by the cubic yard. For filling low spots and building up grade before planting, Premium Screened Topsoil is sold by the ton and can be ordered for the same address.
Keep the stone to paths, borders and drainage runs, and let the soil and mulch handle the planting beds. Each material has a job, and matching the job to the product saves both money and a second trip.
Ordering pea gravel in Hoover
Once you know your tonnage, type in your ZIP code and check the delivered total before you confirm. Hoover is one of the Alabama cities we serve, and you can compare the rest on the Pea Gravel in Alabama hub page.
About Pea Gravel
About this material
Pea gravel is a small, rounded stone sized at 1/4 to 3/8 inch. Its smooth faces roll under foot, which is why it is a common choice for paths, border strips and the open fill in a drainage trench. The color runs tan to mixed, so one load can look slightly different from the next.
This stone is classed as a decorative aggregate. It does not pack into a hard surface the way crushed stone does, so it stays loose and moves when raked or walked on. Weight is the number to know: a loose cubic yard weighs about 2,800 pounds, and we sell it by the ton, where one ton is 2,000 pounds.
Because the stone is not angular, it sheds water rather than locking together, and that property makes it useful around perforated pipe and in planting beds that stay damp after a storm. It is not meant to be a structural base under pavers or a driveway.
What Pea Gravel costs in Hoover
Around Hoover, pea gravel is quoted by the ton with delivery layered in based on distance from the closest yard. 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. Plan on roughly 77 sq ft of coverage per ton at 3 inches deep, which puts a single-car driveway in the 4 to 8 ton bracket.
How crews use Pea Gravel in Hoover
Hoover contractors keep pea gravel on the order sheet for a short list of standard installs. Top of the list is patio gravel, where the material is rolled out in tight urban lots and infill builds and screeded to grade. Right behind that is walkway gravel, common in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and often paired with edging or fabric below the lift. Hoover sits at about 93,013 residents, which means we see steady weekday traffic from landscape crews and weekend pickups from owner-builders.
Delivery day in Hoover
Delivery in Hoover runs out of the nearest pit; you get a two hour arrival window the evening prior and a call when the driver leaves the scale. Plan for 12 ft of clear path for a tandem and 14 ft for a tri-axle, plus a level area at the dump point so the bed lifts straight. 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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How deep should pea gravel be in a Hoover walkway or bed?
For a walkway or a decorative bed, two inches is a common starting depth. A drainage trench can take more, since water needs room to move through the open spaces. Stones are small and round, so a thin layer can look patchy after a few months of foot traffic. Check the depth at several spots, because a trench that is deeper at one end will show it.
Will pea gravel wash out during heavy rain?
It can, especially on a slope with no edging. Rounded stones shift more easily than crushed stone, so a plastic or steel edge along the border keeps the stone where you put it. Landscape fabric under the layer also holds it in place and keeps weeds from coming up through it. Check the edges after the first big storm and rake back any thin spots, since they are where water cuts through first.
Can pea gravel be used as a base under pavers?
Usually not. Pavers need a firm base that locks together under load, and pea gravel stays loose, so pavers can shift or sink over time. A compacted crushed stone base with a thin layer of sand on top is the usual choice for that job. Pea gravel works better as a border around finished pavers or as a top layer in the gaps between them.
How is pea gravel different from river rock?
Pea gravel is small, about 1/4 to 3/8 inch, and rounded, so it spreads evenly and feels comfortable underfoot. River rock is the better pick.
How do I clean leaves and debris out of pea gravel?
Leaves and grass clippings sink into the gaps and start to break down, and that is when weeds find a foothold. A leaf blower on a low setting or a stiff leaf rake lifts most of it. Work from the top layer rather than pushing debris deeper. Clean the area in fall and again in spring so the stone stays loose and easy to rake.
What tools do I need to spread pea gravel?
A square-point shovel, a wheelbarrow, and a landscape rake cover most residential jobs. Work from the far end of the area toward the drop spot so you are not walking across fresh stone. A rake with flat tines levels the layer better than a leaf rake. For long runs, a second person on the rake keeps the depth even as the stone comes off the wheelbarrow.
How much does pea gravel weigh per square foot?
At about 2,800 pounds per cubic yard, a layer two inches deep weighs roughly 17 pounds per square foot. Doubling the depth doubles the weight, so a four inch trench carries about 35 pounds per square foot. The weight matters for decks, raised planters and platforms, which should be checked before a deep layer goes on top.
Is pea gravel sold in small bags for a quick fix?
This page covers bulk orders sold by the ton, which is the more economical choice for a bed, a walkway or a drainage run. For a single patch or a few buckets, a bag from a home center is more practical. Bulk makes sense once the area is a few tons of stone or more, since the per-ton rate drops as orders get larger.