Gravel, Soil and Mulch Delivery in Davis, CA
MyGravelBuddy Davis delivers crushed stone, gravel, topsoil, sand, and mulch throughout Davis, CA and surrounding areas. Typical delivery Mon-Sat.
Davis is a flat, bike-friendly college town, and the yards here tend to be compact lots where a pile of material has to land in exactly the right place. For gravel delivery in Davis, CA, we bring bulk pea gravel, screened topsoil and mulch straight to the property, so nobody has to haul it in a pickup.
Enter your ZIP on any product page and the delivered price appears for that address. Bigger orders bring a lower rate per unit.
Gravel delivery in Davis, CA: what we bring
Three materials are available for Davis addresses, and each one is sold in its own unit. Pick the one that matches the job and open its page for photos, specs and the ZIP price check.
Mulch
Garden beds, tree rings and the strips beside bike paths all benefit from a fresh layer. Mulch is sold by the cubic yard, so measure your beds and count in yards.
Premium Screened Topsoil
Screened soil suits lawn patches, raised beds and low spots that need filling before seed or sod. Davis lawns and beds that call for Premium Screened Topsoil order it by the ton.
Pea Gravel
Small rounded stone works for paths, patios, play areas and around planters. Davis paths and patios that need Pea Gravel buy it by the ton.
Minimum load and where the truck unloads
The smallest order is 2 units: 2 cubic yards of mulch, or 2 tons of topsoil or pea gravel. Many Davis homes have narrow side access and shared alleys, so decide on one clear spot before the truck arrives, ideally on the driveway or beside the curb where a tarp can go down first. Keep parked cars, low branches and overhead wires out of the way, because a dump truck needs open sky to lift its bed.
Cities near Davis
Orders also reach several cities around Davis. Woodland is 8 miles away, West Sacramento 10, Sacramento 13, Vacaville 17 and Elk Grove 22. If a job sits between towns, type its ZIP into a product page and the price tells you whether it is covered. For wider coverage, see our guide to delivery across California.
Local conditions that affect the job
The ground around Davis is level, which makes drainage the main thing to plan for. Water that cannot run downhill will sit, so grade a slight fall away from the house before spreading gravel or soil. Planting beds in the valley sun dry out fast, which is one reason a thick mulch cover is popular here.
Choosing between the three materials
Use soil where something will grow, mulch to protect what is already growing, and pea gravel where you want a firm, clean surface to walk on. Many Davis projects use two of them together, such as a gravel path through a topsoil-filled bed finished with mulch.
Planning a Davis project around the calendar
Davis stays busy with student move-outs, rental turnovers and yard refreshes between semesters, so landlords and owners often order in batches. If several units need work, each property can be its own order, so every pile lands at the right address. Walk the site first, sketch each bed and note which areas get gravel, which get soil, and which just need a mulch top-up. A short list makes the order form quick to fill in and keeps you from buying a second load you did not need.
Rain between late fall and early spring turns bare soil into mud, so schedule soil work for a drier stretch and keep the tarp handy. Mulch and pea gravel are more forgiving and can sit a few days without harm.
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 Davis
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- Density800 lb/yd³
- ColorBrown, black, red
Common gravel projects in Davis
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Where we deliver in Davis
Our service radius from Davis, 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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What can I do with extra topsoil?
Use it to patch thin lawn spots, top up raised beds or fill low areas along a fence. Until then, keep the pile covered with a tarp and away from the gutter so rain does not wash fine soil into the street.
How do I keep the street clean while spreading?
Work from the pile outward and sweep any stray stone or soil back onto your property as you go. A final pass with a broom at the end of the day keeps material out of the bike lane and the storm drain.
What tools help when spreading a pile by hand?
In Davis, a wheelbarrow, a wide rake and a flat shovel cover most yard jobs. Move material in barrow loads to the far end of the bed first, then work back toward the pile, so you never walk over finished ground. Gloves and a dust mask are worth having for dry soil.
Does the price change from one address to the next?
It can. The delivered price is calculated for the ZIP you enter, so a home on the west side of Davis may show a different figure than one in Woodland. The checkout shows the total before you pay.
Do I need separate orders for topsoil and mulch?
Yes, one order per product. Put both on the same address, and compare the two pages side by side so each quantity matches the measurements of the bed it is meant for.
Is pea gravel good for a dog run or play area?
Its rounded shape is gentler underfoot than crushed stone, so it is a common pick for dog runs and play areas. Lay a weed barrier first and rake it level. Check the product page for stone size before you order.
How do I know when a bed has enough mulch?
Look at the depth in several spots. Two to three inches is the usual target, enough to shade the soil without smothering it. If you can still see bare patches or the layer is thin near the edges, rake material over from the thicker areas before ordering more.
Who do I contact if I have a question about my order?
Use the contact options on the site and include your delivery address and the material you chose. Having the product name and your ZIP handy helps us answer quickly and confirm that your address is covered.