Gravel, Soil and Mulch Delivery in Everett, MA
MyGravelBuddy Everett delivers crushed stone, gravel, topsoil, sand, and mulch throughout Everett, MA and surrounding areas. Typical delivery Mon-Sat.
Everett is a dense city just north of Boston, and ordering bulk stone, soil or mulch here is mostly a question of fitting a truck onto a tight street. If you need gravel delivery in Everett, MA, there are plenty of small jobs where it helps, from a backyard patio base to a few beds along a triple-decker's fence line.
Tight lots and truck access
With Malden only 2 miles off and Boston, Somerville, Medford and Revere each about 3 miles away, Everett is packed with two-family homes and shared driveways. Before you order, check the clearance on your block: parked cars, low wires and narrow curb cuts decide where the pile can go. Pick a drop spot on your own property when possible, lay down a tarp, and ask a neighbor to keep the space clear that morning.
If the only option is the street, look into whether the city requires a permit or a cone setup, and plan to move the material off the roadway the same day. A wheelbarrow and a helper make short work of a pile that cannot go any closer.
Gravel delivery in Everett, MA: the three materials
Three materials are listed for Everett ZIPs, and each carries its own unit.
- Pea Gravel, priced per ton.
- Premium Screened Topsoil, also priced per ton.
- Mulch, priced per cubic yard.
Open any product page, type in your ZIP, and the delivered price appears for your address. Because the rate per unit drops as the order grows, it is worth adding up everything one yard needs before you check out.
Everett jobs are often small and quick: a contractor patching several front gardens on one street, a landlord refreshing the beds before new tenants arrive, or a homeowner finally filling the bare corner behind the garage. In each case the order is easier when you decide the final footprint first and look at it from the street, because a front yard here may be only a few feet deep.
Order size
You can start with 2 units, meaning 2 tons of stone or soil, or 2 cubic yards of mulch. That is a good fit for a small city lot, where a single pallet-sized pile covers a raised bed or a short walkway. Bigger orders make sense for a full yard regrade or a contractor job that stretches over several addresses.
Materials homeowners here ask about
Premium Screened Topsoil
Fine, screened soil for patching lawns and filling planters in small city yards. For an Everett topsoil job, the Premium Screened Topsoil page has the specifics.
Pea Gravel
Small rounded stone for walkways, dog runs and under benches. Find it at Pea Gravel.
Mulch
A dark top layer that makes narrow beds look finished and holds moisture. Browse Mulch to choose.
Mulch and soil show the biggest difference in a small plot, since a thin, even layer looks sharp against a brick or vinyl-sided house. Pea gravel makes a clean border along a sidewalk and keeps soil from splashing onto the siding. Pair it with a bed edge so the stone stays where you put it.
Ground and weather near the harbor
Everett sits low and close to tidal water, so many yards stay damp in spring and after a nor'easter. Grade any new stone or soil so water runs toward a drain or the street, not toward the foundation. Old city lots often hide buried brick, glass and fill, which is another reason to rake out the base before laying stone. Schedule delivery on a dry day, since a rain-soaked pile on a driveway is heavy and messy.
For other towns, see delivery across Massachusetts.
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 Everett
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
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Where we deliver in Everett
Our service radius from Everett, MA 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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Should a bare patch get topsoil or mulch?
Topsoil first if you want something to grow there, since grass seed and plants need soil underneath. Mulch is a finishing layer that goes on top of a planted bed to hold moisture and keep weeds down. A bare patch with nothing planted usually needs soil, and mulch comes later once the plants are in.
Is Pea Gravel comfortable for a dog run?
Rounded stone is gentler underfoot than sharp crushed rock, which is why people choose Pea Gravel for dog runs. Rake it level, scoop waste regularly, and top it up when low spots appear. It drains well, so the run stays usable after rain. Edge the run so the stone stays inside the fence line.
How do I know how much stone to order for a small patio?
Measure the length and width in feet and decide the depth in inches to get a rough volume of base. Round up a little for a base that settles. Because the smallest order is 2 tons, even a modest patio often lands close to that mark, so a first order can cover it with little left over.
Can I order just one material at a time?
Yes. Each product page is priced separately for your ZIP, so you can order only the stone, only the soil, or only the mulch. If you add a second material later, mention that the address is the same so the drop spot stays consistent.
Why do tons and cubic yards fill space differently?
A ton measures weight, so the space it fills depends on the material. A cubic yard measures space only. That is why a ton of stone and a ton of soil will not make the same size pile, and why you should size each product in its own unit instead of converting between them.
How thick should mulch be in a narrow bed?
For a narrow Everett mulch bed, two to three inches is usually enough. Pull it back a few inches from the siding or fence so it does not trap moisture against the wall. A narrow bed along a house needs less than you might expect, so measure the length and width before you order, and start from the 2 cubic yard minimum.
Is it okay to stack the pile against a fence or wall?
Keep it a foot or two away. Soil and mulch hold moisture, which can rot wood and stain masonry over time. Stone is less of a problem, but a gap still lets you shovel and sweep cleanly. Shift the pile into the bed soon after it arrives.
What should I do about leftover material?
Spread it where it helps, such as filling a soft spot, topping a bed or edging a path. Soil and stone keep indefinitely if the pile is trimmed and tarped. Mulch is best used within a season, so order only what the beds need.