Pea Gravel Delivery in Bellevue, WA: Ton Pricing
Bulk pea gravel delivered in Bellevue, WA. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $524.11 delivered to Bellevue for 2 tons, our minimum order
On the east side of Lake Washington, Bellevue climbs from lakefront flats up into wooded hills, and pea gravel delivery in Bellevue, WA shows up on both ends of that terrain, from patios near the water to terraced beds partway up a slope. It ships by the ton, with the rate dropping as the order size grows.
Where Pea Gravel Works Best in Bellevue
Pea gravel is a rounded, tan and mixed aggregate sized a quarter inch to three eighths of an inch, smooth enough to walk on barefoot and small enough to rake level by hand. On Bellevue's sloped lots it works well as a top dressing over a drainage bed, since the rounded stones settle into place without locking the way angular crushed stone does. It is a common choice for patios, path borders, and fire pit surrounds, and it pairs easily with the raised beds and retaining walls common on hillside properties here. It is not meant for a driveway base or anywhere it needs to resist vehicle weight; a sharper, angular product handles that job instead.
Bellevue, Washington at a Glance
Bellevue is home to about 154,000 people directly across Lake Washington from Seattle, part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro. The city rises from the shoreline into rolling, wooded hills, and that grade change means yards here range from flat lakefront lots to terraced slopes that need retaining structures before any gravel goes down. Redmond sits just a few miles northeast, Renton and Federal Way are a short drive south, and Kent and Seattle are both close enough that a delivery route through Bellevue often serves more than one of those cities on the same day.
Pricing Notes
The per-ton rate steps down at each higher order size, and the delivery charge follows the same pattern.
| Order size | Price per ton | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tons or more | $192 | 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 tons or more | $105 | Same or next day |
| 15 tons or more | $80 | Free delivery |
At the top tier, the delivery fee is waived entirely, so an order of 15 tons or more costs only the per-ton rate shown above. Homeowners combining a patio job with a separate bed or border often reach that quantity in one order rather than two smaller ones.
Figuring Out How Much to Order
Measure the length and width of the area in feet, multiply by the depth in inches, and divide by 324 to find cubic yards; the pea gravel calculator turns that number into tons for you. A shallow decorative bed or path border usually needs only two to three inches of depth, while a thicker fire pit surround might call for three to four. On a terraced lot, measure each level separately rather than averaging the whole slope, since a flat number can leave a lower terrace short.
Delivery and Lead Times
Orders of three tons or more ship in one to two business days. At eight tons, Bellevue addresses typically move to same or next day service. Check delivery in Bellevue for the current window for your address. Because parts of the city sit on a grade, it helps to confirm the truck has a clear, level spot to tip the load, particularly on a narrow or steep driveway. A driveway that curves uphill from the street can sometimes force the pile to sit lower on the lot than planned, so it is worth checking with whoever is home for the delivery window in case the crew needs to move material by wheelbarrow the rest of the way.
Ordering Pea Gravel Delivery in Bellevue, WA
An order needs only a ZIP code and a quantity in tons, and checkout displays the per-ton rate and delivery charge before you confirm anything. For other cities in the state, Pea Gravel in Washington lists every location currently covered. Keep the quantity in tons from start to finish, since this material is never billed by the cubic yard here. If your property includes stairs, a steep driveway, or a shared access road, note it on the order so the delivery can be planned around it. Ordering the full amount at once instead of splitting a project into two smaller deliveries usually lands on a better per-ton rate once the numbers are added up.
About Pea Gravel
What separates pea gravel from most other landscaping stone is its shape. Each piece is rounded rather than angular, worn smooth over time instead of broken by a crusher, and sized in a narrow band from about a quarter inch to three eighths of an inch across. The color runs tan and mixed rather than a single uniform tone, since the material blends several small stone types together. Because the pieces are round, they settle into place without locking together, which keeps a bed of it loose enough to rake and refresh long after it is first spread.
That same looseness is why it suits patios, walkways, fire pit surrounds, and borders around planting beds so well, since it stays comfortable to walk on rather than setting into a hard crust. Homeowners on sloped lots also use it as a finishing layer over a coarser drainage stone, where the smaller rounded pieces fill the visible gaps without blocking drainage. A cubic yard runs about 2,800 pounds, roughly a ton and a half, so a bed that looks small on paper can still take several tons to fill properly.
It arrives loose by the truckload, never bagged, and both pricing and delivery are figured strictly by the ton.
What Pea Gravel costs in Bellevue
Local Bellevue 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 Bellevue
In and around Bellevue, 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 154,377 people, the Bellevue order mix leans toward 3 to 8 ton residential drops with the occasional 16 ton job for a contractor.
Delivery day in Bellevue
A typical Bellevue 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.
Related materials we deliver in Bellevue
Price by ZIP- Size3/8″
- Density2800 lb/yd³
- ColorMixed earth
Price by ZIP- Size1 - 3″
- Density2700 lb/yd³
- ColorMixed natural
Price by ZIP- Size0 - 1/4″
- Density3000 lb/yd³
- ColorTan, gold
Estimate how much you need
Work out your material
A planning figure, not a guarantee. Order roughly a tenth extra to cover settling and uneven ground.
Browse more
Common uses for Pea Gravel in Bellevue
Available in nearby cities
Plan your project
Related guides
GUIDEGravel Size Chart: Pea Gravel to Crushed StoneA gravel size chart showing pea gravel, crushed stone and river rock diameters side by side, so you can match the right size to your project.Read guide →GUIDEThe Different Types of Gravel and How to ChooseA plain-language guide to the main types of gravel, covering pea gravel, crushed stone, river rock and decomposed granite.Read guide →GUIDEHow Much Does Gravel Cost? A Practical Pricing GuideHow much does gravel cost and why does it vary? See the real factors behind ton pricing, delivery, and order size before you buy.Read guide →GUIDEHow Much Does River Rock Cost? By Ton or YardRiver rock cost depends on your ZIP code, order size, and whether you buy by the ton or the cubic yard. Here is how pricing works.Read guide →Frequently Asked Questions
What size is pea gravel?
The stones in pea gravel measure roughly a quarter inch up to three eighths of an inch, rounded rather than crushed, which is what separates it from angular gravel graded to a similar size. Because each piece is smooth, it settles comfortably underfoot in a patio or path rather than feeling sharp the way broken stone can. Its tan and mixed color comes from blending several small stone types together rather than a single source.
What is pea gravel used for in Bellevue?
On Bellevue's mix of lakefront flats and hillside lots, this stone is used most for patios, path borders, fire pit surrounds, and as a decorative top layer over terraced planting beds. It pairs well with retaining walls on sloped properties, since it stays loose enough to rake back into place after a slope naturally settles. It is not a driveway material, since it will not compact into a firm base the way angular stone does.
Does pea gravel sell by the ton or the cubic yard?
This material is priced and delivered by the ton rather than the cubic yard, the same as the rest of the stone, gravel, and sand carried here. Only a few materials, like mulch or bulk topsoil, are sold by the yard instead. If you are estimating a project by volume, the calculator converts your cubic yard figure into the tonnage you will actually be billed for.
How do I figure out how many tons to order?
Start by measuring the length and width of the space in feet, then choose a depth, usually two to three inches for a patio or path. Enter those figures into the calculator, and it multiplies length by width by depth, divides by 324 to get cubic yards, and converts that into tons for you. On a terraced lot, measure each level on its own instead of estimating the slope as one flat area.
How fast can pea gravel reach a Bellevue address?
Smaller orders, from three tons up, generally ship within one to two business days. In Bellevue, orders of 8 tons or more typically move the same day or next business day. Because parts of the city sit on a grade, confirming truck access to your address ahead of time can help keep the delivery on schedule.
Is there a minimum order for delivery?
The minimum order for this stone is two tons, which covers a modest patio or a run of border along a planting bed. Smaller quantities are not delivered on their own, since a partial load is not worth the trip. Homeowners with a smaller project sometimes pair it with a second gravel or stone order to clear that minimum in one delivery.
When does delivery become free?
Once an order reaches 15 tons, the delivery charge drops away entirely and only the per-ton rate applies. Orders below that size still carry a delivery fee that appears at checkout before you confirm, and it decreases as the order grows. Pairing a patio project with a second bed or border is a common way homeowners reach that top tier in one order.
Can pea gravel go under pavers or a patio?
It works as a decorative finish over or around a paver patio, but it should not serve as the compacted base beneath one, since its rounded stones will not lock into a stable layer the way angular crushed stone does. Most patio installs here use a firmer base material underneath and reserve pea gravel for joints, borders, or an exposed top layer where its smooth look and feel matter more than compaction.