Gravel Delivery in Arizona
Arid Arizona sources most aggregate from desert quarries in Maricopa and Pima counties, with decomposed granite, river rock, and crushed limestone leading the mix. Delivery is fast in Phoenix and Tucson; pricing is moderate, and full-load discounts are widely available.
Where Arizona's aggregate comes from
Most yards in Arizona pull from decomposed granite, river rock, and crushed limestone from Maricopa and Pima county pits, so the gray crushed stone you see on driveways is almost always quarried inside the state line. Decorative stone like river rock and pea gravel often travels farther, but base course and crushed stone stay close to home.
That short haul from pit to job site is the reason a tandem load in Arizona usually beats prices in states that have to truck stone in from the next region. When a quarry runs 30 to 60 miles from the city, contractors get fresh inventory and same-week delivery without paying interstate freight. The trade-off shows up in product mix: each region tends to have one or two materials it does cheaper than anywhere else, and substituting outside that list will cost you.
Pricing trends across Arizona
Here is what tandem-delivered prices look like across the cities we list in Arizona. The min column reflects the cheapest yard we see in the state; the max reflects the longest hauls or the smallest split loads.
| Material | Min /ton | Avg /ton | Max /ton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pea Gravel | $44 | $48 | $52 |
| Premium Screened Topsoil | $36 | $40 | $44 |
| River Rock | $71 | $75 | $79 |
| #57 Crushed Stone | $52 | $56 | $60 |
| #67 Stone | $55 | $56 | $57 |
| #89 Crushed Stone | $59 | $61 | $63 |
Full loads of 16 tons or more typically land at the low end of each range. Split drops, very short hauls under 8 tons, and weekend deliveries push toward the upper end. For budgeting, plan on the average column and add a small cushion for fuel and any access fees.
Delivery logistics in Arizona
Tri-axle trucks (20 to 22 tons) are the workhorse in Arizona for open driveways and contractor sites, with tandems used for tight urban lots and back-fence drops. Wide-open suburban access lets full tri-axles reach almost any pad, though dry-season dust restrictions sometimes apply on long unpaved drives. Demand peaks from March through October, and yards that book the morning slot win the day before summer heat slows pour times.
Permits and rules in Arizona
Arizona does not require a permit for routine residential gravel delivery, and most municipalities only get involved on commercial fills over roughly 50 cu yd. If you are running a project that triggers stormwater or floodplain rules at the city level, the local building department is the right first call, and any yard listed here can size the order to fit a phased plan.
Delivery coverage map for Arizona
Our trucks run out from quarries within roughly a 50-mile radius of every metro we list. Drop a ZIP into the contact form if you are outside the marked cities and we can usually confirm coverage within an hour.
12 cities we serve in Arizona
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Materials we deliver in Arizona
From $44/ton- Size1/4 - 3/8"
- Density2800 lb/yd³
- ColorTan / mixed
From $36/yard- Sizescreened"
- Density2200 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
From $71/ton- Size1 - 3"
- Density2700 lb/yd³
- ColorMixed natural
From $52/ton- Size3/4 - 1"
- Density2700 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $55/ton- Size1/2 - 3/4"
- Density2650 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $59/ton- Size3/8"
- Density2600 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
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