Gravel, Soil and Mulch Delivery in Merced, CA
MyGravelBuddy Merced delivers crushed stone, gravel, topsoil, sand, and mulch throughout Merced, CA and surrounding areas. Typical delivery Mon-Sat.
Homeowners and small crews can order gravel delivery in Merced, CA straight from this page: pick a material, enter your ZIP, and see the delivered price before you commit. In a city of about 96,000 people, this page points you to the right material page for each job.
Gravel delivery in Merced, CA: six materials
Six materials are available for delivery here. Each one has its own page with specs, photos and the live price for your ZIP. Below is a short look at what each is good for.
Pea Gravel
Small, rounded stones that pack down into a clean surface for walkways, patios and drain trenches. Merced pea gravel comes by the ton.
Fill Dirt
Plain base material for raising low spots, backfilling around foundations and leveling a pad before the finish layer goes on. Sold by the ton.
Premium Screened Topsoil
Screened to remove rocks and clumps, so it spreads evenly for new lawns and for topping off tired beds. Sold by the ton.
Garden Soil
A planting blend for vegetable beds, raised planters and flower borders. Sold by the ton.
Compost
Organic matter to work into the ground or spread as a top dressing. Compost in Merced is priced by the cubic yard.
Mulch
A layer around trees and shrubs that holds moisture and keeps weeds down. Merced mulch is priced by the cubic yard.
How ordering works in Merced
Every order starts at two units, meaning 2 tons for the ton materials and 2 cubic yards for compost and mulch. The price you see is already delivered to your address area, so there is no separate trucking line to add later. Larger orders bring the rate per unit down, which is why a single big load usually costs less per unit than two small ones.
Not sure how much to buy? Each material page has a calculator, and the checkout asks for a delivery spot so the driver knows where to place the load.
Merced job conditions worth planning for
Merced sits in the Central Valley, where lots are generally flat and summers run hot and dry. Mulch and compost earn their keep here by shielding roots and soil from the sun. On flat ground, give a gravel pad or path a slight slope so water leaves instead of pooling. If you have a long driveway or a gate, note it when you order so the truck can reach your drop spot.
Planning a Merced project from start to finish
Most jobs here follow the same order. Start with the ground: fill dirt brings low areas up to grade, and it can be compacted under a slab, a shed or a path. Next comes the surface. Screened topsoil and garden soil suits walkways and the strips beside a house where grass struggles.
Finish with mulch or compost where plants are going in. A single order can mix several materials, so a homeowner fixing a back corner and a contractor prepping a small pad can use the same ordering flow. Check each page for your ZIP, compare quantities, and build the order around what the site needs rather than what is easiest to haul.
Before the truck arrives
Walk the route from the street to your drop spot. Look for low branches, soft ground and sprinkler heads near the edge. Move vehicles, and keep kids and pets away from the area while the load is tipped. After delivery, spread the material the same day when you can, because a pile left out through a windy afternoon loses fines and gets messy.
Nearby cities
If your project is outside Merced itself, check whether your town is close. Turlock is 28 miles away, Madera is 32 miles away and Modesto is 36 miles away. Enter your ZIP on any material page to confirm delivery and see the price. For the wider picture, read about 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 Merced
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 Merced
Nearby cities we serve
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Where we deliver in Merced
Our service radius from Merced, 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 get gravel delivered to my house in Merced?
Yes. Choose the material, enter your Merced ZIP on its page, and the delivered price appears right away. Pea gravel is the main stone product here, sold by the ton, and the truck drops the load at the spot you name during checkout, such as the driveway edge or beside the work area.
What is the smallest order I can place?
In Merced, the smallest order is 2 units. For pea gravel, fill dirt, topsoil and garden soil, that means 2 tons. For compost and mulch, it means 2 cubic yards. Smaller loads are not offered, so if your project is tiny, plan a bed or path that uses at least that much material.
Is the price I see the final delivered price?
The figure shown for your ZIP is the delivered price for that material, so trucking is already built in. It changes with the material, the quantity and where you are. Larger quantities get a lower rate per unit, and you can compare quantities on the material page before you check out.
How do I know how much material to order?
Measure the area in feet, decide on a depth, and enter the numbers in the calculator on the material page. It converts the result into the unit that material is sold in, so you do not have to work out tons yourself. When in between, round up a little for settling.
Do you deliver to Turlock, Madera or Modesto too?
Those cities are 28, 32 and 36 miles from Merced. Delivery depends on your ZIP, so enter it on a material page and the site will tell you if the address is covered and what the delivered price is. Each city has its own pages and its own prices.
Where will the driver put the material?
Tell us the placement spot at checkout, for example the curb, the driveway or beside a garage. The truck needs a clear path and room overhead to tip the load, so keep branches, parked cars and wires in mind. The pile is dumped in one place, and you spread it yourself.
What should I use for a garden bed in Merced?
For a planted bed, garden soil is the ready blend, sold by the ton. If your native ground is fine and you only want to improve it, work compost and mulch are both sold by the cubic yard.
Is mulch or compost sold by the ton?
No. Mulch and compost are sold by the cubic yard here, with a 2 cubic yard minimum. Pea gravel, fill dirt, topsoil and garden soil are sold by the ton, with a 2 ton minimum. Each material page repeats its own unit next to the price so there is no mix-up.