Pea Gravel Delivery in Peabody, MA by the Ton
Bulk pea gravel delivered in Peabody, MA. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $592.77 delivered to Peabody for 2 tons, our minimum order
A neat drainage channel, a decorative path, or stone for several job sites in one season: Peabody, MA buyers use pea gravel delivery for all three. The stone is sold by the ton, so every order is measured by weight rather than counted in bags.
Pea gravel delivery in Peabody, MA: the local picture
Peabody has about 55,000 residents and sits north of Boston. The closest city is Lynn at about 3 miles, followed by Revere at 8 miles, Malden at 9 miles, and Everett and Medford at 10 miles each. Browse the full set of Massachusetts options on Pea Gravel in Massachusetts.
Where Peabody yards put pea gravel to work
Pea gravel tends to earn its place in a few kinds of projects. Check the list below to see whether your plan fits.
- Trench drains along a driveway edge or behind a retaining wall.
- Garden paths that wind between raised beds and perennial borders.
- Ground cover around shrubs, lamp posts and fire pit areas.
Where the yard tilts toward the house, a gravel strip gives runoff somewhere to go besides the foundation wall.
Peabody lots vary a great deal from street to street, so walk the area after a heavy rain before you decide where the channel should run. The wet spots you see on that walk are the best guide to where the stone will do the most work.
How pea gravel compares with crushed stone
Rounded pea gravel moves under foot and shifts when raked, while crushed stone when the surface has to stay put under heavy use.
Getting pea gravel delivered in Peabody
Our delivery in Peabody page explains the service for this city in more detail.
On delivery day, pick a drop point on flat ground and keep a path clear for the truck. Gravel that dumps on a steep grade can slide, so a level spot near the work area saves a lot of raking later.
Working out your pea gravel quantity
Start with the space's length and width in feet, plus the depth in inches. Divide the product of those three numbers by 324 and you have cubic yards. At roughly 2,800 lb per cubic yard, each yard comes to about 1.4 tons. Enter your figures into the calculator to see the tonnage without doing the math by hand.
Round the depth to the nearest half inch when you measure, since small differences in depth add up quickly across a long strip.
Keeping pea gravel in place in Peabody
Fabric under the stone
Lay landscape fabric beneath the layer and overlap seams by a few inches to slow weeds from pushing through.
Edging to hold the line
Steel, stone or timber edging stops the stone from creeping onto turf or into a neighbor's bed.
Depth for a neat finish
A layer around two inches deep looks tidy on most beds, while paths that carry regular foot traffic benefit from a little more depth so the walking surface stays consistent.
Pricing for Peabody orders
The price you see is calculated live for the ZIP code you enter, and it already includes delivery to that address. Bigger orders get a lower rate per ton, so combining two smaller jobs into one delivery can change the math in your favor.
Other stone and soil choices for Peabody
Some Peabody projects pair gravel with soil or bark. Mulch makes a planted border beside the stone, and Premium Screened Topsoil is a useful base for raising or lowering a planting bed before stone goes on top. Each product has its own Peabody page with the unit and current pricing.
Placing your pea gravel order in Peabody
- Enter your ZIP code so the price you confirm is the one for your address.
- Set the quantity in tons, starting at 2 tons, which is the smallest order.
- Confirm the delivered total on the summary screen.
About Pea Gravel
About this material
This pea gravel is a water-worn, rounded stone in the 1/4 to 3/8 inch range, with a tan and mixed color that varies from piece to piece. Smooth faces make the stone pleasant to handle during spreading, and a light rinse with a hose clears the dust from the surface after installation.
Pea gravel is a bulk product measured by the ton. It is a common choice for decorative ground cover, dry creek beds and garden walks, and its neutral color stays in the background around plants, stone walls and wooden fencing.
What Pea Gravel costs in Peabody
In the Peabody 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 Peabody
Crews working out of Peabody 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 55,418, Peabody pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Peabody
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Peabody 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 sold by weight or by volume in Peabody?
Pea gravel is sold by the ton, which is 2,000 pounds. Mulch on our site is sold by the cubic yard, and Premium Screened Topsoil is sold by the ton, so the unit can differ between two products on the same project. Confirm the unit on each product page before you add it to an order.
How many tons cover a 15 by 8 foot strip at 3 inches deep?
A strip that size at 3 inches deep comes to about 1.1 cubic yards, which works out to roughly 1.6 tons of pea gravel. If the depth varies, measure several points and use the average before you order, and round up a little for uneven ground. Stones that land on pavement can be swept back into the bed afterward.
Can I put pea gravel around a pool?
Pea gravel can work as a border around a pool, but loose stones can wash toward the water during heavy rain. Use a firm edge and keep the stone out of the walking lane around the deck so swimmers do not track it into the pool.
What size works best for a drainage channel?
A stone in the 1/4 to 3/8 inch range is small enough to fill gaps neatly and large enough to let water move between pieces. Very fine material can clog a channel sooner, so avoid mixing in dust or sand when you spread it.
Is pea gravel a safe surface for a dog run?
A dog run with pea gravel is workable, but the stones can lodge in paws and fur. Keep the layer deep enough that it stays above the soil, and rake out droppings regularly. Stone that stays wet can start to smell, so rinse the area from time to time.
Do I need to rake pea gravel?
Raking is only needed when the surface gets uneven or when leaves and debris collect on top. Use a wide plastic leaf rake with a light touch, and add a few shovels of stone where the layer has thinned out. A stiff metal rake digs in and drags stone onto the lawn.
Will two deliveries look the same in color?
The stone is listed as tan and mixed, meaning the pieces range across warm tones. One load usually looks even, but separate deliveries can vary a little. If the color has to match across a large area, order the full amount at once.
Does pea gravel attract insects?
Dry pea gravel offers little food or shelter for pests. A deep layer that stays damp can trap leaf litter, though, so keep the layer thin enough to dry out after rain and clear debris from the edges. Pulling out stray weeds by hand is faster than spraying a stone layer, and it keeps the surface free of residue.