Gravel, Soil and Mulch Delivery in Commerce City, CO
MyGravelBuddy Commerce City delivers crushed stone, gravel, topsoil, sand, and mulch throughout Commerce City, CO and surrounding areas. Typical delivery Mon-Sat.
Commerce City homeowners and small contractors can have bulk landscape material dropped right where the work is. Gravel delivery in Commerce City, CO starts on this page: choose a material, type in your ZIP, and the delivered price is shown on the product page. The city has about 70,000 residents and sits on the northeast side of Denver.
Gravel delivery in Commerce City: what is on the list
Three materials are offered in the city, and the unit differs between them, so read it on each product page.
- Pea Gravel comes by the ton in Commerce City. Smooth, small stones make it comfortable for paths, play areas and the space around a patio.
- Premium Screened Topsoil is ordered by the ton for Commerce City lots. It is screened to remove rocks and clumps, so it spreads easily over a new lawn or fills a raised bed.
- Mulch is ordered by the cubic yard across Commerce City. It covers bare beds, holds moisture around plantings and gives a finished look to a front yard.
Prices, order size and the 2 unit minimum
The price you see has the delivery built in, and it is worked out for the ZIP you type. Nothing is guessed from a city average. As the order grows, the rate per unit drops, so one larger order usually costs less per unit than two small ones.
An order starts at 2 units. Pea gravel and topsoil need at least 2 tons each. Mulch needs at least 2 cubic yards. A single wheelbarrow job needs a trip to a bagged-goods store instead, but anything bigger fits this service.
Getting the load to the right spot
Decide where the pile goes before the order is placed. The truck needs room to back in or pull alongside, and it needs clear air above it, since the bed tips upward to unload. Measure any gate or narrow gap along the route and mention it in your order notes. If the best spot is on grass, expect some marks from the weight and plan to rake the area afterward.
What to know about Commerce City ground and weather
The city sits on the flat plains north of Denver, where soil is often compacted and dry. Rain can arrive in short, heavy bursts, and flat lots can hold water in low spots. Before you spread, walk the yard and note where puddles form, then grade or add gravel to move water toward a street, swale or downspout outlet. Summer wind picks up dust from dry topsoil, so lightly dampen a pile if you cannot spread it right away.
Matching the material to the job
and mulch. A side yard or dog run leans on pea gravel because it drains and is gentle on paws. Contractors working on several lots often order the same material again as each house reaches the landscaping stage.
It also helps to sequence deliveries. Rock and topsoil go down first, since they set the grade. Mulch comes last, so equipment and foot traffic do not grind it into the soil. Ordering in that sequence keeps each pile working for you instead of sitting in the way.
Cities around Commerce City
If your project crosses into a neighboring city, those pages are listed too: Thornton is 9 miles away, Aurora 11, Westminster 13, Denver 14 and Broomfield 14. For the wider picture, see delivery across Colorado.
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 Commerce City
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 Commerce City
Nearby cities we serve
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Where we deliver in Commerce City
Our service radius from Commerce City, CO 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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Do you deliver to businesses and job sites in Commerce City?
Yes. Home addresses and commercial lots are both treated the same: enter the ZIP where the material will land and the engine shows the delivered price. Have someone on site who can direct the driver, and keep forklifts, equipment and parked trucks away from the drop zone.
How is topsoil different from compost?
Will mulch settle or blow away on a windy day?
Fresh mulch is light and a gust can scatter the top layer, especially before it gets wet. Water it in after spreading so it knits together. Chunkier mulch resists wind better than fine shreds, so check the product page description for texture before ordering.
Can pea gravel be used under a deck?
Yes, it drains well and keeps the soil below a deck from turning to mud. Spread it over a weed barrier and rake it level. Because the stones are rounded, it will not lock into a hard base the way crushed stone does, so it is better for cover than for bearing weight.
What time of year is best for ordering?
Spring and early fall are popular because the ground is workable and plants root well. Late summer is busy for contractors finishing yards. You can order any time the site accepts orders, so choose a day when you are ready to start spreading.
Can I split one delivery between two neighbors?
A single order goes to a single address, so a split would need one neighbor to receive it and share the pile with the other. Each person can shovel their portion into carts. Agree on the amounts first, since the order itself still has to meet the 2 unit minimum.
How should I store leftover topsoil?
Cover it with a tarp and keep it off hard surfaces that stain easily. Leftover soil stays usable for months and is handy for patching bare spots later. Pile it on a flat patch of ground, and weigh the corners down so wind and rain do not wash it into the street.
What should I do with a pile I cannot spread right away?
Keep it off the street and sidewalk, and cover it with a tarp weighted at the edges. Topsoil and mulch hold up well for a few days if they stay covered. Spread the material in sections so it is not left on the ground longer than needed.