Pea Gravel Delivery in Shoreline, WA, Ordered by the Ton
Bulk pea gravel delivered in Shoreline, WA. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $525.75 delivered to Shoreline for 2 tons, our minimum order
Shoreline gets plenty of rain over the year, so the question for a stone surface is how fast water leaves it. Pea gravel answers that well. This page covers pea gravel delivery in Shoreline, WA, how to size an order in tons, and what to expect from the pricing display.
Where pea gravel works in Shoreline
Wet winters are the reason stone earns its place here. A gravel surface lets rain drain straight through and stops the mud that forms on a bare dirt path. These are the jobs that suit it best:
- Shaded side paths: a route between the house and the garden that stays walkable in the wet months.
- Rain garden borders: a stone edge that keeps soil in the bed while water sinks through.
- Dog runs: a footing that drains and can be raked clean.
- French drain backfill: open stone that carries water to the pipe.
Plantings are a separate job from the stone. In a wet yard, Mulch, sold by the cubic yard, covers shaded beds with an organic layer, and Premium Screened Topsoil, sold by the ton, builds the bed beneath it. The stone belongs on the paths and borders around them.
Edging for a wet site
Rain speeds up the downhill drift of loose stone. Lay a rigid border across the slope with its top even with the stone, and send downspout water elsewhere so a low corner does not scour out. Along a path, the same border keeps foot traffic off the wet lawn. Good edging matters more here than on a dry site.
Sizing an order in tons
Cubic yards come from three measurements: the area's length in feet, its width in feet and the layer depth in inches. For Shoreline pea gravel, multiply them together and divide by 324. Since the stone weighs about 2,800 pounds per cubic yard, the yardage needs converting to tons before you place the order. A 12 by 25 foot area at 3 inches deep comes to roughly 2.8 cubic yards, or about 3.9 tons.
Prefer not to do the conversion yourself? The calculator returns the tonnage from the same dimensions.
Pricing pea gravel in Shoreline
Pea gravel is ordered by the ton. The price shown on the page is delivered and is worked out for your ZIP, so it covers the trip as well as the stone. The rate per ton falls as an order gets bigger, so a wide path and a drain trench ordered together cost less per ton than two small drops.
Shoreline pea gravel orders start at 2 tons.
Pea gravel delivery in Shoreline, WA: getting the stone where you want it
A loaded truck needs a firm approach, ideally a driveway or a paved side yard, and enough room to turn around. Rain-soaked lawn can rut under the weight, so keep the truck on hard ground. Stage the pile close to the work. For details on local drops, see delivery in Shoreline.
Wet season upkeep
Leaves from maples and alders settle onto the stone in autumn and hold moisture against the surface. Clear them off every week or so with a leaf rake so the layer can drain. Moss can start in shaded corners, and a stiff brush handles it better than harsh chemicals on a path meant for people and pets.
Keeping a path usable all year
A path that carries daily traffic wears fastest at its center, so that is the spot to check first. Walk the route after a storm to find low spots that collected water, and fill them before the next one arrives.
Shoreline and its neighbors
On the west side of the state, Shoreline is a city of about 66,000 people inside the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro. Bothell is about 7 miles away, Kirkland about 8, Seattle about 10, Everett about 16 and Burien about 19. Many yards here have shaded beds and damp corners.
Ordering the right amount
Expect the surface to shift a little during the first wet season. Round the tonnage up to cover that, especially on a wide path. If the total runs over budget, trim the depth before the area, because a thinner layer covers more ground, and cutting the order below the calculated tonnage almost always leads to a second delivery.
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About Pea Gravel
Pea gravel is a smooth, water-worn stone with grains roughly 1/4 to 3/8 inch across. The color runs tan and mixed, so a load blends into most landscape palettes. The round shape means the pieces slide against one another and stay loose instead of compacting into a crust.
Weight is the key number for this product. A cubic yard runs about 2,800 pounds, and the stone is sold by the ton. Typical uses include decorative beds, walking paths, dog runs and drainage trenches, and the rounded pieces are comfortable underfoot for bare feet.
What Pea Gravel costs in Shoreline
Local Shoreline 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 Shoreline
In and around Shoreline, 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 66,251 people, the Shoreline order mix leans toward 3 to 8 ton residential drops with the occasional 16 ton job for a contractor.
Delivery day in Shoreline
A typical Shoreline 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.
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Will pea gravel wash away during heavy Shoreline rain?
Pea gravel stays put better than sand or loose soil because the stones are heavy. Heavy rain can still carry some off a slope, so expect to rake stray stones back every so often. A shallow trench or a bed of larger stones under a downspout also keeps runoff from pushing the surface around.
Can I mix pea gravel colors for a more varied look?
The stone here is tan to mixed, so you already get some natural variation in tone from piece to piece. Order the whole quantity in one shipment where possible so the colors blend evenly across the area, and spread a few handfuls on a board to judge the look first.
Is pea gravel comfortable to walk on in the wet months?
Rounded stone is less slippery than wet clay or mud, but it can still roll under a shoe on a damp slope. Wider paths feel steadier than narrow ones because there is more room for each step. Once the surface dries, a stiff broom returns displaced stones to the path without washing them away.
How do I stop pea gravel from getting into the lawn?
Pick stray stones off the grass by hand or with a rake as soon as you see them, since stones left in turf get hit by the mower. Do not blow them off with a leaf blower into the turf. A narrow strip of bare soil between stone and lawn makes strays easy to spot.
Does pea gravel need landscape fabric in a shaded area?
Shade cuts down on sun-driven weed growth, but seeds still blow in from the lawn and nearby beds. A layer under the stone blocks most weeds and stops the stone from working down into soft, wet ground. Use a breathable fabric so water can still pass through it and drain into the ground below.
Does pea gravel look different when it is wet?
Yes. Tan stone looks darker and richer when it is wet, then lightens as it dries, so judge the color on a dry day before you decide. In a wet climate like this one, the surface will spend part of the year looking darker, which many people find suits shaded beds and paths.
Will pea gravel get tracked into the house on wet days?
Some stones will ride in on wet shoes, especially where a path meets a door. A stiff mat at the threshold catches most of them, and shaking out shoes before going in handles the rest. Keeping the last few feet before the door clear of stone, or using larger flat pavers there, cuts down on tracking further.
How heavy is a load of pea gravel for a small trailer?
A two-ton order is a substantial load for most small trailers. Check the trailer's rated capacity and tire condition before hauling any stone. For larger projects, a delivered order is usually the simpler and safer choice.