Pea Gravel Delivery in Flower Mound, TX by the Ton
Bulk pea gravel delivered in Flower Mound, TX. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $593.63 delivered to Flower Mound for 2 tons, our minimum order
Pea gravel for a path, a stone strip or a drainage channel can be ordered here for delivery to Flower Mound. The ton is the unit, and choosing a quantity brings up the delivered price for your ZIP. Lewisville and Grapevine are each about 7 miles away, with Denton about 12 miles out.
Estimating Tons for a Flower Mound Yard
Measure the length and width of the spot in feet, then multiply them together. Take that area, multiply by the depth in inches, and divide by 324 to reach cubic yards. A cubic yard of pea gravel weighs close to 1.4 tons, so multiply the yards by 1.4 to find the tonnage you need. A small allowance on top keeps the layer full after the first season of use.
The calculator repeats these steps with your measurements already entered, so it is the quicker route for most yards.
Pea Gravel Delivery in Flower Mound, TX: Where It Fits
Pea gravel finds its place in a few common Flower Mound projects. Choose the one closest to your plan.
- Garden paths that wind between raised beds
- A drainage swale along the back of a property
- Decorative strips around a pool deck or patio
- A top layer over landscape fabric in a shady bed
A swale is only as good as its outlet. Before the stone goes in, confirm the low end empties onto ground that can take the water, such as open lawn, rather than ending against a fence. Stone laid along that low line then carries the flow instead of damming it.
Marking the Shape Before the Truck Arrives
String line and a few stakes make the shape of a swale or a path easy to see from the house. Mark the centerline first, then set the outer edges a foot apart so you can judge the width by eye. A marked layout catches a bend that is too tight for a rake, and it shows where the stone will meet the lawn.
A Sample Swale Project in Flower Mound
Consider a swale 40 feet long, 4 feet wide and 2 inches deep. That is 160 square feet, which comes to just under 1 cubic yard, or about 1.4 tons of stone. The 2-ton smallest order covers it with a little stone to spare. A swale along a back fence line is a common version of this job, where the grade carries runoff away from the house.
Pricing for Pea Gravel in Flower Mound
The delivered price for the ZIP you enter appears before you finish the order. The rate falls as the order grows, so a larger project usually works out to a lower cost per ton. For Flower Mound pea gravel, the smallest order is 2 tons.
Ordering Pea Gravel to a Flower Mound Address
Pick a drop spot the truck can get to, and keep the route clear of tree roots, low branches and parked cars. A bucket or a flag marks the spot so the stone lands where you want it. Long wheelbarrow runs cost time, so put the pile as close to the work as you can. Keep children and pets back from the drop while the truck is on site.
The city page for delivery in Flower Mound covers the details that apply to homes in the area. Pea gravel for other Texas cities is listed on the Pea Gravel in Texas hub.
Mulch and Topsoil Near Flower Mound
When a bed needs organic cover rather than stone, Mulch is sold by the cubic yard and suits planting areas. A low corner that needs building up before any gravel goes down is a good use for Premium Screened Topsoil, which is sold by the ton.
Spreading and Shaping the Stone
Dump the stone in a few heaps along the path and rake each one outward until the heaps merge. Check the depth at several spots with a tape measure, then firm the edges with the back of a shovel.
About Pea Gravel
About this material
Our pea gravel is a rounded stone graded to about 1/4 to 3/8 inch. It comes in a tan and mixed palette, so the pieces show slight variation in shade across a load. The rounded edges separate it from crushed stone, which has angular faces that lock together under pressure.
Round pieces give pea gravel a soft, flowing look and a surface that shifts a little under a shoe. The stone is well suited to decorative work and to channels where water needs to move. Weight is worth knowing: each cubic yard runs about 2,800 pounds, so the sales unit is the ton, which equals 2,000 pounds.
Pea gravel is a decorative product, and its best use is in a neat, even layer rather than in piles.
What Pea Gravel costs in Flower Mound
Around Flower Mound, 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 Flower Mound
Flower Mound 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. Flower Mound sits at about 79,990 residents, which means we see steady weekday traffic from landscape crews and weekend pickups from owner-builders.
Delivery day in Flower Mound
Delivery in Flower Mound 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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Will pea gravel wash into the street after a heavy rain?
Some stone can move during a heavy rain, especially on a slope near the curb. An edge along the lower side holds the gravel back, and a few pavers or a short wall can slow the flow. Check the lowest edge after the first big storm and push any loose stone back into place.
Is a path of pea gravel comfortable to walk barefoot on?
Many people find a fine, rounded stone pleasant underfoot, especially on a path raked smooth and kept at an even depth. Smaller stones are gentler than larger ones.
Can I place pea gravel over an existing concrete slab?
Pea gravel can go over concrete if you build a border to hold it. The slab itself does not need prep beyond sweeping away loose dirt. Keep the layer thin, since a deep bed over hard surfaces can shift toward the low edges and leave the center bare.
What is the difference between pea gravel and river rock?
Pea gravel is smaller, and its pieces are rounded and uniform in size. River rock suits decorative beds and stacked edges.
Should I rinse pea gravel before spreading it?
Rinsing is optional. Most people spread the stone as it arrives, then wash the surface with a hose once the area is finished. A light rinse removes dust and makes the color look fresher, but it is not needed for the stone to work in a path or trench.
How do I keep weeds out of a pea gravel bed?
A permeable landscape fabric under the stone blocks most weeds from below. Pull any weeds that do push through while they are small. Keep leaves and grass clippings from settling on top, since they break down and give seeds a place to root.
Can pea gravel be used around a children's play area?
Loose stone is a poor choice for a play surface, because children can scatter it and it does not cushion falls. A pea gravel border around the play area can work for the look of the yard, but the play surface itself should be a material made for that purpose.
Can I order pea gravel for a project in a neighboring city?
This page covers delivery to Flower Mound. Enter the ZIP for the address you want the stone sent to, and the price shown on the page reflects that location. Check the ZIP before you place the order so the figure matches the address you intend.