Gravel, Soil and Mulch Delivery in Mountain View, CA
MyGravelBuddy Mountain View delivers crushed stone, gravel, topsoil, sand, and mulch throughout Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas. Typical delivery Mon-Sat.
Mountain View has about 87,000 residents, compact lots and a lot of small yard projects, from a new raised bed to a gravel side path. With little room for a pile and a side gate to haul through, a small job here goes best when you pick the material first, then enter your ZIP to read the delivered price. Five materials are available.
Gravel delivery in Mountain View, CA: five materials
- Pea Gravel is small, rounded stone for paths, borders and drainage. Mountain View orders of pea gravel are sold by the ton.
- Fill Dirt is the economical base for leveling and backfill. Fill dirt for a Mountain View site is sold by the ton.
- Premium Screened Topsoil is sifted soil for lawn patches and new planting areas. Here in Mountain View, topsoil is sold by the ton.
- Compost feeds the soil and lightens heavy ground. Compost bought for Mountain View is sold by the cubic yard.
- Mulch covers beds to hold in moisture. Mulch for a Mountain View bed is sold by the cubic yard.
A garden soil is the combination to look at.
Small lots call for careful drop spots
Most Mountain View properties leave little room to stage a pile. A load arrives as one heap, so think about where it can sit while you move it. A driveway apron works well, as long as you can keep the street and sidewalk clear. Wheelbarrow routes through side gates are common here, so measure the gate width before you plan a day of hauling. Tarps keep gravel and soil tidy and stop dust on windy days.
Pricing, minimums and quantity
The first order available is 2 units, meaning 2 tons of stone or soil, or 2 cubic yards of compost or mulch. The price shown for your ZIP already includes delivery. A bigger purchase brings the cost per unit down, so it pays to list every need on the property before you order.
Matching material to the job
Short on room, most people here choose by purpose. Pea gravel handles side paths, planter bases and the dry strip along a fence. Fill dirt handles the unglamorous work: leveling a sunken corner, building up a base or filling behind a small wall. Premium screened topsoil works into it to improve the mix.
Mulch is the finishing layer. A few inches over bare soil cuts evaporation and slows weeds, which helps in a dry climate. Keep it back from stems and trunks so the bark can breathe.
Working with neighbors and the street
On a close street, a pile on the pavement can block a neighbor or a sidewalk. Plan the drop on private property, schedule your hauling for the day it arrives, and have a broom ready for the apron. If you are a contractor serving several nearby jobs, compare the delivered price on each address, since the rate is figured for the ZIP you enter.
Each material page keeps the same layout, so once you have priced one, the others take only a minute. Use the quantity box to test a few amounts before you commit.
Palo Alto, Cupertino and the rest of the area
Palo Alto is 4 miles from Mountain View, Cupertino is 6, and Milpitas, Redwood City and San Jose are each 11. Delivery is confirmed per ZIP on each material page. For the statewide picture, see 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 Mountain View
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- Density1000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density800 lb/yd³
- ColorBrown, black, red
Common gravel projects in Mountain View
Nearby cities we serve
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Where we deliver in Mountain View
Our service radius from Mountain View, 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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Related guides
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GUIDEWhat Are Screenings? A Guide to Crushed Stone FinesScreenings are fine crushed stone used for paver bases, joint fill and walkways. See what screenings are, common types, and mistakes to avoid.Read guide →GUIDEWhat to Put Under River Rock for Landscaping BedsHere is what to put under river rock landscaping: a compacted base where needed, then landscape fabric, then rock, to stop weeds and settling.Read guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order a small amount of gravel in Mountain View?
The smallest order is 2 tons for pea gravel, fill dirt and topsoil, and 2 cubic yards for compost and mulch. That is enough for a modest path or a couple of beds. If your job is smaller than that, consider combining it with a neighboring project.
Is the delivered price shown before I pay?
Yes. Type your Mountain View ZIP on a material page and the delivered price appears for the quantity you choose. Trucking is built into it. Choosing a larger quantity lowers the rate per unit, and you can adjust the amount and watch it change.
Where does the truck drop the material on a small lot?
Wherever you point it at checkout, provided the truck can reach and has room to tip the load. Most homeowners choose the driveway. Clear parked cars and overhead branches first, and put a tarp down if you want the spot left clean.
Do you offer garden soil in Mountain View?
Not currently. For planting beds, use premium screened topsoil, sold by the ton, and blend in compost page for your ZIP to confirm the delivered price.
Which nearby cities can I order for?
Yes, Palo Alto and Cupertino are among the closest. Delivery depends on the ZIP, so enter the one for the job site on a material page. Every city has its own pages with its own delivered price.
How do I figure out the right quantity?
For a Mountain View yard, multiply length by width in feet, then by depth in inches, and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. The calculator on each material page also converts to tons where the material is sold that way. Add a small cushion for settling or uneven ground.
What is the difference between fill dirt and topsoil?
Fill dirt is a base material for raising and leveling ground, and it is not meant for growing. Premium screened topsoil has been sifted and suits lawns and planting areas. Both are sold by the ton here, with a 2 ton minimum.
Does mulch come by the ton?
No, mulch and compost are sold by the cubic yard, with a 2 cubic yard minimum. Pea gravel, fill dirt and topsoil are sold by the ton. The unit is printed beside the price on each material page, so you always know what you are buying.