Pea Gravel Delivery in Mission, TX by the Ton
Bulk pea gravel delivered in Mission, TX. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $557.65 delivered to Mission for 2 tons, our minimum order
Pea gravel delivery in Mission, TX is a simple order. Most of the work happens before the order, in measuring the bed and picking the spot. Mission has about 90,000 residents and sits close to McAllen, about 6 miles away, and Pharr, about 9 miles away, so the stone fits the yards and small job sites across that part of the Rio Grande Valley.
New to bulk stone? The Pea Gravel in Texas overview explains the material across the state. This page covers the choices that matter when the stone is headed to a Mission address, from how much to order to where the truck needs to stop.
Common Uses for Pea Gravel in Mission
Pea gravel does its best work where water has to move and where a soft, finished look counts for more than a firm surface for vehicles. The jobs that suit this stone best include:
- A dry creek bed that carries runoff away from a downspout or a low corner
- A walkway between the house and a side gate, where the stones stay light underfoot
- A border around a patio, a fire pit or a raised bed
- A decorative top layer over a french drain trench
Each of these needs a different depth and a different edge, so settle on the job before you work out the quantity. A trench takes more stone than a border, and a walkway needs a firmer base than a planting strip.
How Much Pea Gravel to Order in Mission
Measure the area in feet, length by width, and multiply to get square feet. For a Mission bed, take the square footage times the depth in inches, then divide the product by 324 to land on cubic yards. Pea gravel weighs about 2,800 pounds per cubic yard, so multiply the cubic yards by 1.4 to get tons, with 2,000 pounds in each ton.
Stone does not stay exactly where you first spread it. Some of it works down into the soil and some gets pushed toward the edges by foot traffic, so order a little more than the bare math returns, especially for a path you plan to walk every day.
If you would rather skip the arithmetic, the calculator on this site runs the same steps from your measurements and gives you a starting tonnage.
Delivery Details for Mission Addresses
Local details for orders into this part of the Rio Grande Valley are on the delivery in Mission page, which is worth a look if your property sits on a narrow or hard-to-reach street.
Ordering Pea Gravel Delivery in Mission, TX
Pick a drop spot the truck can reach without crossing soft lawn, a low gate or a tight turn near the curb. Walk the route before the order arrives, clear anything that would block a pile from landing where you want it, and mark the spot if the driveway is shared with neighbors.
Plan the drop for a stretch of dry weather. A pile is harder to spread once it has soaked through.
What the Price Covers in Mission
Pea gravel is sold by the ton. The delivered price for your ZIP is calculated live and shown on this page before you check out, so the figure reflects your address and the quantity you picked. For Mission pea gravel, bigger tonnage brings a lower rate per ton. For Mission pea gravel, the smallest order is 2 tons.
Slope and Drainage for a Mission Yard
A bed that carries water needs a gentle fall so the runoff reaches an outlet instead of pooling in one corner. A slight tilt is enough for a dry creek. A flat bed, by contrast, holds puddles after a heavy rain and leaves the stone sitting in standing water.
Mulch and Topsoil to Go With Mission Pea Gravel
Some Mission projects need a second material alongside the gravel. Mulch is sold by the cubic yard and suits planting beds that sit next to the stone. Premium Screened Topsoil is sold by the ton and works well to fill a low spot before the gravel goes down.
About Pea Gravel
About this material
Pea gravel is a smooth, rounded stone graded to roughly 1/4 to 3/8 inch. The round shape is the main thing to understand about it. Pieces roll and settle rather than locking together, so the surface shifts a little under a step and is a poor match for anything that carries vehicle weight.
The stock is tan with mixed tones. Light stone like this reads clean against brick, stucco and flagstone, and it looks softer than crushed rock with sharp edges. Tones vary a little from one load to the next, so if you are matching stone across two orders, look at a handful from each before you spread the second one.
Because of its size, the stone suits light foot traffic, decorative beds, dry channels and the top layer of a drainage trench. Orders are measured in tons for this product, and every quantity on this page uses that unit.
What Pea Gravel costs in Mission
Local Mission 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 Mission
In and around Mission, 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 88,574 people, the Mission order mix leans toward 3 to 8 ton residential drops with the occasional 16 ton job for a contractor.
Delivery day in Mission
A typical Mission 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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Will pea gravel stay put on a sloped yard?
Only with an edge. Tires, foot traffic and rain push loose stones downhill, so a steel strip, a row of pavers or a short border holds the bed in place. Without an edge, the gravel migrates toward the low side and leaves bare patches at the top of the slope. Setting the edge before the stone arrives is the easiest way to avoid raking it back up every few weeks.
How do I remove pea gravel if I change my mind later?
Shovel it into buckets or a wheelbarrow, then sift out the dirt with a screen so the stone can be reused elsewhere in the yard. A rake with a flat back helps gather the last pieces from the edges. Expect some stone to stay mixed in the soil, so loosen and rake the area before planting grass or laying anything new.
Does pea gravel need landscape fabric underneath?
Fabric helps in a bed that will stay put for years, because it blocks weeds from pushing up through the gaps. In a short walkway over firm, level soil, many people skip it. Fabric also keeps the stone from sinking into soft ground. After a season, lift a corner to check whether stone has worked down into the soil, and add fabric to any spot where it has.
How do I clean pea gravel off a patio?
Sweep the stones back toward the bed with a stiff push broom. A leaf blower scatters them farther across the patio and into plant beds. Gravel that lodges in paver joints can be lifted out with a flat trowel. Rinse the surface with a garden hose afterward, and sweep on a regular schedule so the stones do not work deeper into the joints over time.
Does pea gravel look different when it is wet?
Wet stone darkens noticeably, then lightens again over a day or two of dry weather. A bed in a shaded spot can stay damp longer, so judge the color after a rain rather than on a dry afternoon. If you are planning around a photo, take the reference shot in the same light you will see the bed in every day.
What if I order too little for the area?
A second delivery later can leave a visible seam where the new stone meets the old, especially if the tones shift from load to load. Measure the bed again before you order. If a corner ends up short, a small top-up of the same stone is far easier than starting the whole bed over.
Is pea gravel a good choice around a pool deck?
It can be, but keep it out of the splash zone at the pool edge. Loose stones get carried onto the deck, lodge in drains and can be uncomfortable on bare feet near the water. A paver or concrete border between the deck and the gravel keeps the stone where you want it and stops it from tracking across the steps.
Can I spread pea gravel over an old gravel bed?
Yes, if the old stone is level and not packed with soil. Rake the bed and pull out weeds first, then add a fresh layer aimed at an even depth across the area. Old material mixed into a new layer makes the surface uneven and shows through, so clear out the bottom of the bed before you start.