Gravel, Soil and Mulch Delivery in Compton, CA
MyGravelBuddy Compton delivers crushed stone, gravel, topsoil, sand, and mulch throughout Compton, CA and surrounding areas. Typical delivery Mon-Sat.
Dump truck loads of gravel, soil and mulch are easier to arrange than most people expect, and gravel delivery in Compton, CA starts with a ZIP code. Pick a material, type in where it is going, and the page shows what the delivered price is for that address.
Gravel delivery in Compton and five other materials
Compton has six materials to choose from. Four of them, pea gravel, premium screened topsoil, garden soil and fill dirt, are priced per ton. The other two, mulch and compost, are priced per cubic yard. Each has a page of its own, linked below with a short description.
Pea Gravel
Smooth, small stone that works for side-yard paths, patio bases and drainage along a foundation. Sold by the ton. See Pea Gravel in Compton.
Premium Screened Topsoil
Fine, screened soil for lawn starts and leveling. Sold by the ton. See Premium Screened Topsoil in Compton.
Garden Soil
A planting blend for vegetable beds and flower borders. Sold by the ton. See Garden Soil in Compton.
Fill Dirt
Plain bulk fill for raising a low corner or backfilling after a trench or slab job. Sold by the ton. See Fill Dirt in Compton.
Mulch
A top layer that keeps beds from drying out in the sun. Sold by the cubic yard. See Mulch in Compton.
Compost
Organic matter to mix into planting beds. Sold by the cubic yard. See Compost in Compton.
How the order works
You choose the material, enter the ZIP code for the job and see the delivered price right away. Rates drop per unit as the order grows, so one bigger drop often beats several small ones. An order has to be at least 2 units. That is 2 tons on a ton page and 2 cubic yards on a yard page.
Delivered pricing matters in a dense city like this one, because a quote that leaves out freight is only half a quote. The page gives you one number for your ZIP code, and you can compare a smaller drop against a larger one by changing the amount. Contractors who work on several nearby addresses can run the quote for each one, since a ZIP code decides the result.
Fitting a truck into a dense neighborhood
Compton is a compact city of about 91,000 people, so if your lot is small or your driveway is narrow, plan the drop ahead of time. A dump truck needs room to back in and lift its bed, so check the street for parked cars and the approach for wires before you book. If the driveway will not take the truck, the curb in front of the house is the usual alternative, and a tarp underneath keeps the pile clean and easy to shovel.
A small lot usually means a small pile. For a patio, a few planting beds or a strip of side yard, a minimum order is often plenty, and you can add more later. Having the material arrive on a truck also saves a drive through Los Angeles area traffic.
Nearby cities
Lynwood and Downey are each about 3 miles from Compton, and Paramount, Carson and South Gate are about 4 miles away. Each of them has its own delivery page. To see the full list of places we serve, browse delivery across California.
How much do you need?
Work out your material
A planning figure, not a guarantee. Order roughly a tenth extra to cover settling and uneven ground.
Materials available in Compton
Price by ZIP- Size1/4 - 3/8″
- Density2800 lb/yd³
- ColorTan / mixed
Price by ZIP- SizeScreened, no size grade
- Density2200 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density2200 lb/yd³
- ColorBrown
Price by ZIP- Density2000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density1000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density800 lb/yd³
- ColorBrown, black, red
Common gravel projects in Compton
Nearby cities we serve
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Where we deliver in Compton
Our service radius from Compton, CA covers the metro area and nearby outlying neighborhoods. Outside the marked area, send your ZIP and we will quote the haul.
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Can I order gravel delivery to a Compton address?
Yes. Pick pea gravel is sold by the ton, and a dump truck brings it to your driveway or curb. There is no store trip or truck rental involved.
What is the minimum order?
The minimum is 2 units. That means 2 tons for pea gravel, topsoil, garden soil and fill dirt, and 2 cubic yards for mulch and compost. You can order more than that, and the quote updates as you change the amount.
Is the price shown the delivered price?
Yes. The price on each material page is calculated for your ZIP code and already covers delivery. Larger orders get a lower rate per unit, so it pays to estimate the whole project before you place the order.
What unit does each material use in Compton?
Each product page sets its own unit. Here, pea gravel, topsoil, garden soil and fill dirt are sold by the ton, while mulch and compost are sold by the cubic yard. Check the unit printed on the page before you size an order.
My driveway is narrow. Can the truck still deliver?
Often yes, but it depends on the approach. The truck needs space to back up and raise its bed. If the driveway is too tight, the load can go at the curb. Put any wires, parked cars or gates in the order notes.
What is the difference between topsoil and garden soil?
Premium screened topsoil is a fine, filtered soil good for lawns and leveling. Garden soil is a planting blend meant for beds where you will grow vegetables or flowers. Both are priced per ton in Compton, so the choice comes down to the job rather than the unit.
Can I get several materials delivered together?
Which nearby cities do you also serve?
Lynwood and Downey are about 3 miles from Compton. Paramount, Carson and South Gate are about 4 miles away. Each has its own page, and your delivered price is always based on the ZIP code you enter.