Gravel, Soil and Mulch Delivery in Lawrence, MA
MyGravelBuddy Lawrence delivers crushed stone, gravel, topsoil, sand, and mulch throughout Lawrence, MA and surrounding areas. Typical delivery Mon-Sat.
Contractors and homeowners in the Merrimack Valley can arrange gravel delivery in Lawrence, MA through MyGravelBuddy and see the delivered price for their ZIP before ordering. Lawrence is a compact mill city of about 90,000 people, with triple-deckers, small lots and busy commercial streets, so the way a load arrives matters as much as what is in it.
Planning the drop in a dense city
Space is the first constraint. Many Lawrence properties have a short driveway or none at all, and a dump truck needs room to back in or stand at the curb. Look for a level, hard-packed place, clear of wires, parked cars and street trees. Lay a tarp or a few planks under the pile and the pavement stays clean. If a street is narrow or one-way, mention it when you order so the driver knows before arriving.
Ground in an old mill city may be uneven, so many jobs start with a load of fill and finish with topsoil on top.
Gravel delivery in Lawrence, MA: five materials
, pea gravel and fill dirt are sold by the ton. Mulch and compost go by the cubic yard instead.
- Fill dirt: bulk fill, priced per ton, for raising grade and backfilling. See Fill Dirt in Lawrence.
- Premium Screened Topsoil: stone-free and ready to spread, priced per ton. For Lawrence specifics, see the Premium Screened Topsoil page.
- Pea Gravel: smooth small stone for paths, drains and patios, priced per ton. Visit Pea Gravel for specifics.
- Mulch: bark mulch for beds and borders, priced per cubic yard. Open Mulch to check your address.
- Compost: rich organic matter for beds and tired lawns, priced per cubic yard. The Compost page has the rest.
Price and minimum order
Type your ZIP into any product page and the live engine returns the delivered price for that address, with trucking included. In Lawrence, every figure sits on screen, so no phone call is needed. The smallest order is 2 units, meaning 2 tons for the tonnage materials and 2 cubic yards for mulch and compost. Past that floor, each added unit costs a little less, so one larger load for a whole project beats several small ones.
Nearby towns we can reach
Methuen is only 3 miles from Lawrence, and Haverhill is 7 miles away. Peabody sits 15 miles off, and the New Hampshire towns of Nashua and Derry are each 17 miles away. Prices are set per ZIP, so a job just over the state line may come out differently from one in Lawrence itself. Enter the address and the page shows it.
Matching the material to the job
A typical Lawrence project is a rear yard behind a multi-family house. Start by deciding what the surface will be. A play area or patio wants a base of pea gravel. A lawn wants fill to correct the grade, topsoil on top and seed. A planting bed wants compost worked into the top few inches and mulch over that. Writing the surface down first keeps you from paying for a material you will have to dig back out.
Weather and soil in the Merrimack Valley
Winters here are cold, and frozen ground makes spreading and compacting harder, so most planting and grading work waits for spring. Riverside lots near the Merrimack can hold water in wet seasons, which is where pea gravel in a drainage trench earns its keep. Spring thaw also leaves ruts and low spots that a load of fill or topsoil can level out. Order ahead of the busy season, since many neighbors start yard work in the same few weeks.
Working elsewhere in the state? Read about 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 Lawrence
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 Lawrence
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Where we deliver in Lawrence
Our service radius from Lawrence, 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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Is there a minimum order for Lawrence deliveries?
Yes, the smallest order is 2 units. That is 2 tons for topsoil, pea gravel and fill dirt, and 2 cubic yards for mulch and compost. Orders above the minimum get a lower rate per unit, so it is worth combining the quantities you need into a single load when the site has room for the pile.
How do I see the price for my Lawrence address?
Open any product page and enter the delivery ZIP. The live engine shows the delivered price for that address, with trucking already included. You do not need an account or a call. If you change the quantity, the rate per unit updates, so you can test a few order sizes before you commit.
What if my Lawrence driveway is very short?
A truck can still unload at the curb if the street allows it. Pick a flat spot clear of cars and wires, lay down a tarp, and tell us about any narrow or one-way streets when you order. For small yards, a wheelbarrow and a tarp make moving the pile off the street easier.
Which Lawrence products are sold by the cubic yard?
In Lawrence, mulch and compost are sold by the cubic yard. In Lawrence, topsoil, pea gravel and fill dirt go by the ton. The product pages repeat the unit next to the delivered price, so you always know whether the figure covers a ton or a yard before you place the order.
Can I get delivery in Methuen or Haverhill too?
Methuen is 3 miles from Lawrence and Haverhill is 7 miles away, and both can be priced by ZIP like Lawrence. Enter the job site address on a product page and the engine tells you what is available and what the delivered price is for that location.
Is the fill dirt suitable for planting?
Fill dirt is meant for raising grade, backfilling and leveling, not for growing. For lawns and beds, cap the fill with Premium Screened Topsoil, and mix in compost if the soil is poor. Planning both layers together lets you order them in the right quantities.
What helps with drainage on a wet lot?
Pea gravel is a common choice for French drains and the base of a path, because water moves through the rounded stone easily. Slope the trench away from the building, line it with fabric, and cover the stone with topsoil or mulch. Order by the ton and check the delivered price first.
Does the price change with the season?
The price you see on the product page applies to the order you are building at that moment, for your ZIP. We do not promise a number in advance of that check. Look again when you are ready to order, and remember that bigger loads carry a lower rate per unit.