Your sand, gravel & rock delivery questions, answered
Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.
How much do gravel and landscaping rock delivery cost?
Gravel and rocks cost $15 to $30 per cubic yard on average, including delivery. The type, amount, and distance delivered impacts the price. Landscaping rock has many uses, including drainage, driveways, walkways, gardens, retaining walls, fire pits, and water features.
Crushed rock and gravel prices range from $15 to $75 per cubic yard or $10 to $50 per ton before delivery. Delivery costs add $10 to $25 per ton.
Landscaping rock costs$50 to $140 per ton or $55 to $175 per cubic yard, including delivery, for 1" to 4" river rock.
How much does sand delivery cost?
Sand costs$15 to $50 per cubic yard or $10 to $40 per ton delivered, depending on the type, amount, and distance delivered. Installation raises the price to $50 to $150 per ton, including delivery, labor, supplies, and equipment fees.
The average cost of a dump truck load of sand–10 to 14 cubic yards–is $300 to $700 including delivery.
Masonry sand costs $15 to $40 per ton or $25 to $60 per cubic yard, plus a $50 to $70 delivery fee.
Do you tip for gravel delivery?
Drivers do not expect a tip for gravel delivery. However, consider adding a tip if the delivery logistics are challenging and the driver takes extra care to ensure it is done right, or if they do more than just deliver the gravel to you, such as spreading and installing it.
What are common types of landscaping rock?
Common types of landscaping rock include river rocks, lava rocks, crushed stone and gravel, Mexican beach pebbles, bull rock, and large boulders. The best type depends on the project.
River rocks are often used to edge garden beds, creating a visual boarder, keeping mulch in place, and preventing soil erosion.
Decorative lava rocks come in red, black, and gray colors, and provide a lightweight alternative to mulch.
Bull rock is commonly used for drainage, rock gardens, driveway and foundation boarders, and xeriscaping.
Mexican beach pebbles are great for driveways, walkways, planters, water features, and backyard ground covering where people may walk around barefoot.
How do I choose the best sand and gravel delivery service near me?
Most landscapers get discounted rates, which often makes paying for delivery cheaper than buying, loading, and unloading yourself. When searching for a sand or gravel delivery service near you, remember to:
Get at least 3 price quotes from companies that are licensed, bonded, insured, and have been in business 5+ years.
Check out their reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
Ask friends, family, and neighbors for references.
Get at least three price quotes.
Don't pay cash. Work out payment plan up front if necessary.
What questions should I ask when searching for sand, gravel, and rock delivery?
Consider asking the following questions to help you choose the best sand, gravel, or rock delivery service:
Are you licensed and insured?
Is there a minimum order amount?
What material is best for my project?
Do you charge for delivery?
How much extra do you charge for spreading?
Where do you drop the product?
What methods of payment do you accept?
How fast can you deliver to my location?
How much sand or gravel do I need for my project?
How do I need to prepare my yard for the delivery?
Reviews for Fort Worth sand and gravel delivery
Recent success stories from people in the Fort Worth area.
Sis B.
Knew exactly what I wanted. My beds are full and fantastic! Just beautiful. Will recommend to anyone in need of a flower bed overhaul.
Garden Whisperer
Michael W.
My fence was put in before the date they said it would very professional
Magnolias construction
Daphne C.
Professional, prompt, excellent cleanup at end if each day. Ricardo completely understood what we were looking for to bring curb appeal to our home. The crew worked tirelessly and got the (two) jobs done on schedule with no disruptions to my neighbors or to me. Will definitely call on them again in the future.
Baldi Gardens Inc.
Janice B.
They are detail oriented and did a professional job on trimming the bushes and mowing/weed eating/edging the front and back yard. Will definitely get them again.
Guevara Lawn Care
DOUGLAS P.
DID A GREAT JOB . DID A BETTER JOB THAN I WAS EXPECTING. WOULD USE AGAIN.
Asian garden and irrigation by design
Da'Kail E.
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality
I just wanted to give Adam him props. He was amazing he had the best customer service and he was very quick and explained everything to me. Great job Adam! If you need anything check and he does not work your area ask for Adam!
Aestethic landscaping
Vanessa T.
Dependable, quality and professional service provided. Couldn’t ask for better service.
Green Monkey Turf and Tree
James E.
This is the most pleasant review I have ever written about my personal experience with a contractor or service provider. "G" the tree Guy solved so many issues we were facing with our very expensive, newly installed landscaping. We recently hired another landscaper who convinced us to install way too many plants.
They call it "crowd planting." What a mess, it failed all the way, we were so upset. The folks at our local Calloway's from which we purchased all the plants, told us about this tree and plant guru who could possibly resolve everything. So, here came Geoffry Steiner, Tree Care by Steiner, the solution expert. Yes, he certainly is the guru, he solved it, he made it so beautiful and beyond what we ever thought it could be. We really spent a ton of money for all this new landscaping and had high expectations for it to be what we wanted.
We thought it was a complete loss until "G" worked up his magic.
He arrived the next morning after we reached out to him, after he looked thoroughly over the whole situation, as we stood there with worried faces awaiting some bad news, he just smiled. He gave us hope, then he proved his theories and suggestions and our plants and landscaping are simply amazing. It was such a relief, he saved every plant, arranged them correctly and so exceeded our expectations, just did an awesome job, and very reasonably cost wise too. I sleep better at night now, In the morning with my coffee, I look over this beautiful landscape, it is so calming. I have to tell you about this guy, so attentive and detail oriented, he was so focused on fixing this whole thing, just...WOW. So, my review about "G" is such a pleasure to write, intriguing because its a rare occasion to have such a professional "solve the issues." Mr. Steiner, Thank You, Sir.
Tree Care by Steiner
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