Decomposed Granite Delivery in Overland Park, KS
Bulk decomposed granite delivered in Overland Park, KS. Stone size 0 - 1/4. Tan, gold color.
Starting from $800.49 delivered to Overland Park for 2 tons, our minimum order
Decomposed granite delivery in Overland Park, KS: the basics
Decomposed granite delivery in Overland Park, KS gives homeowners and small contractors a natural tan to gold surface without a run to the garden center for bags. Overland Park sits in the Kansas City metro and has about 200,000 residents, many with front walks, side yards and backyard patios that suit this material. Nearby, Olathe and Kansas City, KS are about 10 miles away, Kansas City, MO is also about 10 miles, Belton is about 13 miles, and Lee's Summit is about 18 miles.
Decomposed granite is sold by the ton. One ton covers about two-thirds of a cubic yard, because the loose material weighs about 3,000 lb per cubic yard. Ordering by weight means one delivery can cover a long path, a full patio base or several beds at once. An Overland Park homeowner with a front walk and a backyard patio can cover both from a single order.
Best uses for decomposed granite in Overland Park yards
Most jobs here fall into a few groups. Garden paths and walkways get a firm, level surface that is easy to walk on. Patios and fire pit areas can use it as a base or a border. Play areas and the ground around a shed also take it well, since the fine grains rake clean and look tidy next to mulch beds and perennial plantings.
- Garden paths and walkways between planting beds
- Patio bases, borders and fire pit surrounds
- Dog runs and fenced play areas
- Edging along a lawn or the side of a driveway
If you want a looser, more rounded look, compare Pea Gravel. For a firmer base under heavier loads, many buyers also look at #57 Crushed Stone. Asphalt Millings and River Rock are also available for Overland Park jobs.
Getting decomposed granite delivered to your Overland Park address
Before the truck arrives, pick a drop spot that is flat, firm and reachable, with a clear path for the truck and no low branches, parked cars or soft lawn in the way. Choose a spot that keeps the material close to the work, so you are not moving it far by hand on the first day. For more about getting material to your property, see the page on delivery in Overland Park.
How much decomposed granite you need
Measure the area in feet, multiply length by width, then multiply that by the depth in inches and divide by 324. The answer is cubic yards. Add a little extra for settling, since the material packs down once it is raked and watered in. A rectangle is the easiest shape to measure. For an irregular bed, break it into rectangles, work out each one, and add the totals together before you convert to tons. For a quick check on tonnage, run your numbers through the calculator before you place the order.
Spreading and watering decomposed granite in layers
Spread the material in layers of about 2 inches and rake each one level before the next goes down. Lightly water every layer so the fine grains settle between the larger ones, then tamp the surface by hand or with a rented plate compactor. Work from the far edge back toward the pile so you never step on material you have already raked. Choose a dry day for this work, because wet decomposed granite is hard to rake evenly and tamps unevenly.
What the price covers for Overland Park orders
The smallest order is 2 tons. The price on the page is the delivered price for your ZIP, calculated live and shown before checkout, so there is no separate delivery line to add up yourself. Larger orders get a lower rate per ton, which makes a bigger project easier to plan around as the tonnage climbs. If your project falls between two tonnages, compare the delivered totals on the page for each one before you settle on a number.
Ordering decomposed granite in Kansas
Start from the product page, enter your ZIP to see the delivered total for the tonnage you pick, and check out. For other Kansas options, visit Decomposed Granite in Kansas.
About Decomposed Granite
About this material
This grade is a screened decomposed granite sized from 0 to 1/4 inch. The particles are fine enough to rake smooth and large enough to lock together under foot traffic. The color runs from tan to gold, and because the stone is natural, shade and grain size shift a little from one load to the next.
Because the grains interlock, the material makes a firm, natural-looking surface for walkways, garden paths and patio areas. It is not meant to carry vehicles. On a steep grade the fine particles can migrate downhill over time, so it performs best on fairly level ground or behind a border that holds it in place. Water drains through it fairly freely, which helps keep puddles from forming on a path, though a slope that channels runoff still needs a plan.
Dry material looks lighter than it does after a light watering, so it helps to check the look on a small area before you commit a full layer across a large patio. Sample the color in daylight, since shade under trees or a covered porch can change how the tones read.
What Decomposed Granite costs in Overland Park
Around Overland Park, decomposed granite 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 72 sq ft of coverage per ton at 3 inches deep, which puts a single-car driveway in the 5 to 9 ton bracket.
How crews use Decomposed Granite in Overland Park
Overland Park contractors keep decomposed granite on the order sheet for a short list of standard installs. Top of the list is walkway gravel, where the material is rolled out in tight urban lots and infill builds and screeded to grade. Right behind that is patio gravel, common in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and often paired with edging or fabric below the lift. Overland Park sits at about 202,893 residents, which means we see steady weekday traffic from landscape crews and weekend pickups from owner-builders.
Delivery day in Overland Park
Delivery in Overland Park 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 many tons does a 10 by 20 foot patio need at 2 inches deep?
A 10 by 20 foot area at 2 inches deep works out to about 1.2 cubic yards, which comes to roughly 1.9 tons. A 2 ton order covers that size with only a small margin. The same patio at 3 inches deep would need about 2.8 tons, so move up to the next tonnage if you want a thicker layer.
Is decomposed granite suitable for a driveway?
Not for the part that carries vehicles. Decomposed granite packs into a firm surface for foot traffic, but tires rut and scatter the fine grains. Use it beside a drive as edging or for a walkway, and choose #57 Crushed Stone for the driving surface itself. Crushed stone locks together under weight in a way this fine grade does not.
Will decomposed granite get dusty?
Dust is normal in the first few weeks on a fine grade, especially on a path that gets daily foot traffic. A fresh topping every year or two keeps high-use paths even and covers worn spots. Keeping children and pets off a new surface until it firms up also helps it settle.
How is decomposed granite different from pea gravel?
Decomposed granite is a fine, sandy mix that packs into a firm surface you can walk on easily. Pea gravel fits better in decorative beds where a loose, rounded look is wanted.
Can decomposed granite be used as a base under pavers?
Yes. Many patio jobs lay a screeded bed of decomposed granite under pavers, then set the pavers into it and fill the joints. Set the bed level along a string line, keep the edges restrained, and check each section with a straightedge before the pavers go down. A tidy bed lets the paver layer sit flat.
Does decomposed granite need a sealer?
Most homeowners leave it unsealed, since the natural tan and gold tones are the point. A binder or stabilizer can firm up a surface that sees heavy use, but it changes the feel and may need redoing over time. If you go that route, follow the product maker's mixing and curing instructions, and test a small patch first.
Can I keep a delivered pile for a few days before spreading it?
Yes, but cover it with a tarp so wind and rain do not carry away the fine grains or crust the top. If the pile sits for more than a week, check the tarp and the edges for spread onto the lawn or the walkway. Moving the material in small loads makes the job easier on the back.
What tools do I need to spread decomposed granite?
A flat garden rake, a square-nose shovel, a wheelbarrow, a hand tamper or a rented plate compactor, and a string line for level edges cover most jobs. For a larger patio, a long straightedge helps you check the surface as you go. Gloves and eye protection are worth having for the shoveling part.