Pea Gravel Delivery in Davis, CA by the Ton
Bulk pea gravel delivered in Davis, CA. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $575.84 delivered to Davis for 2 tons, our minimum order
A bulk order of pea gravel for a Davis yard is more practical than most people expect. The stone is decorative and rounded, sized 1/4 to 3/8 inch, and it is sold by the ton rather than in small bags. Davis has about 67,000 residents, and the stone suits the mix of front walks, side gates and garden borders found across the city.
Pricing for Pea Gravel Delivery in Davis, CA
Pea gravel is priced by the ton. The delivered price for your ZIP code is calculated live and appears on the page, so you see the number for your own address rather than a general rate. Larger orders get a lower rate per ton, which matters if you are weighing a second bed or a longer path against the first one.
If you are also planning beds, Mulch has its own page with its own unit and price.
For a leveling layer under the stone, Premium Screened Topsoil is also counted in tons, so its total can sit right next to the pea gravel total.
How Much Pea Gravel a Davis Project Needs
The smallest order is 2 tons. Start by converting the area into cubic yards: length in feet times width in feet times depth in inches, divided by 324. One cubic yard weighs roughly 1.4 tons, since this stone comes in at about 2,800 pounds per yard. A patio base and a planting bed are different jobs, so size each area separately and add the totals together.
The calculator is a quick way to check your numbers before you order.
Local Overview: Pea Gravel in Davis
Davis is a university town in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, and most of its yards are modest, so a single bed or a short walk often comes before any bigger landscape job. Woodland is the closest neighbor at about 8 miles, followed by West Sacramento at about 10 miles and Sacramento at about 13 miles. Vacaville is about 17 miles off and Elk Grove about 22 miles. Buyers comparing other sizes and cities can start at Pea Gravel in California.
Best Uses for Pea Gravel in Davis
Garden walks are a popular choice. A walk along the side of a house, between a gate and a backyard, stays crisp as long as the edges are contained. Pea gravel also works as a border for patio pavers, as a top layer for raised bed paths, and as a surface beside a play structure or a dog run.
Dog runs and play areas
Dogs and children both enjoy the feel of loose stone, but the stones travel. Set a border around the play zone, and keep a mat by the door so stones do not follow everyone indoors. A shallow sweep after heavy use keeps the surface even.
Garden borders and raised beds
A border along a fence line or a raised bed path gives a tidy finish without much upkeep. Work the edge first, set it level with the lawn or a touch above it, and fill the interior afterward. Stone inside a raised bed should stay below the rim so it does not spill over the sides.
Ordering Pea Gravel for Davis Homes
Enter your ZIP and choose a quantity in tons. Spring and fall tend to be the easier seasons for spreading, since the ground is not as hard as in peak summer heat and soggy winter ground cuts up under a loaded wheelbarrow. If you rake the stone by hand, start at the far end of the area and work back toward the drop spot, so you never walk over fresh gravel. Clear tools, toys and pets from the work area before the truck pulls in, and keep a tarp nearby for any spill along the path.
Delivery and Lead Times for Davis
Choose a drop spot that the truck can reach and that sits close to the work area. A hard surface such as a driveway or a paved pad makes unloading smoother than a lawn, and a clear path cuts down on wheelbarrow trips. Check the delivery in Davis page for the local details.
About Pea Gravel
About this material
This pea gravel is a decorative stone with rounded, smooth faces. Each piece is roughly 1/4 to 3/8 inch, and the color runs tan with mixed tones. Because the shape is round, the stones nest against one another rather than locking tight, which gives the surface a soft, springy feel underfoot.
A cubic yard of the stone weighs about 2,800 pounds, and the material is sold by the ton. A single ton covers a little more than two-thirds of a cubic yard, so plan the order in tons when you compare totals. It works in garden paths, bed toppings and play corners, and ordinary garden tools move it without trouble.
Loose stone responds to foot traffic and rainfall. A firm base and a defined edge keep it where you put it, and a light rake or sweep covers most of the routine care.
What Pea Gravel costs in Davis
In the Davis 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 Davis
Crews working out of Davis 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 67,125, Davis pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Davis
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Davis 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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Is pea gravel a good choice for a shady side yard?
It works in shade, though moss and fine debris can build up on the surface. Rake the stone every few weeks and clear leaves before they break down into the gaps. A thin layer of landscape fabric under the stone keeps soil from mixing upward. If the spot stays wet all winter, a French drain or a slight grade away from the house will help more than the stone does.
Can children play on pea gravel?
Many families use it for play areas, but the stones can be thrown and can get into eyes or noses. Keep the depth to a few inches so small feet do not sink, and watch younger children closely around loose stone. Play structures call for their own surfacing rules, so check the manufacturer guidance before setting one on the stone.
Do I need to remove the grass before laying pea gravel?
In most cases, yes. Grass and roots push up through the stone and undermine the surface. Cut out the sod, scrape the soil level and tamp it firm. Then lay fabric or a thin base before the gravel, which keeps the weeds from climbing back up through the layer.
Will pea gravel damage a lawn mower or string trimmer?
It can. Stones kicked up by a mower can chip paint and pit windows, and a trimmer line that touches the gravel wears down quickly. Keep a clear strip of mulch or edging between the lawn and the stone, and set the mower deck a little higher along that edge.
Is pea gravel comfortable to walk on barefoot?
Most adults find it uncomfortable at first, and small stones press into the feet on a path with no base. Round stone is gentler than crushed rock, which is why it is a common pick for garden paths. Soft shoes and a path raked smooth make the walk much easier.
How hard is it to remove pea gravel later?
Removal means raking up the stone, bagging it or hauling it away, which is slow work over a large area. Some people sift the stone to take out debris and reuse it in a planting bed. Laying fabric from the start helps, because the fabric can be lifted in sections and the stone comes up with it.
Can pea gravel sit against a wood fence or siding?
Keep the stone a few inches away from wood, since wet stone holds moisture against the bottom of boards and speeds rot. A narrow strip of bare soil or a concrete edge works well as a buffer. Check the siding for stone chips and scuffs once a season.
How is pea gravel different from river rock?
River rock tends to settle into a fixed pattern.