Gravel, Soil and Mulch Delivery in Medford, MA
MyGravelBuddy Medford delivers crushed stone, gravel, topsoil, sand, and mulch throughout Medford, MA and surrounding areas. Typical delivery Mon-Sat.
Medford homeowners who finish projects near the Mystic River or around a Tufts-area rental tend to want the same thing: material at the curb without a trip to a yard. This page covers gravel delivery in Medford, MA, with a link to each product.
Materials available to Medford addresses
Three product pages cover everything we currently deliver here. Use them for specifics, and use this hub to decide where to begin.
Premium Screened Topsoil is priced per ton and fits lawn rebuilds and garden beds. The full write-up is at Premium Screened Topsoil.
Pea Gravel is priced per ton too, and it is a tidy fill for paths, play areas and drip lines under eaves. Visit Pea Gravel for sizes and uses.
Here in Medford, Mulch goes by the cubic yard. It refreshes beds and holds moisture around shrubs, and the options are on Mulch.
Gravel delivery in Medford, MA: price and quantity
Put in your ZIP on a product page and you get one delivered number, shaped by how much you order. In Medford, larger orders earn a lower rate per unit. Nothing smaller than 2 units can be ordered, so plan on 2 tons of soil or stone, or 2 cubic yards of mulch, as the starting point.
Working around Medford's housing stock
Two- and three-family houses with shared driveways are common here, so talk to your neighbors before a truck arrives. Agree on which stretch of pavement is yours to use, and keep the pile off any shared walkway. Old fences and low retaining walls are worth checking too, since soil piled against them adds pressure they were not built for.
Slopes, soil and seasons
Parts of Medford climb steeply, which makes runoff a real design question. Before spreading stone, look at where rain will travel and shape the surface so it leaves rather than collects. Spring is busy for soil, but late summer is a calmer time to seed a lawn and plant in firmer ground.
Neighbors on the delivery map
Somerville is 2 miles away, Malden and Everett are 3, and Boston and Cambridge are 5. A landscaper who works across those cities can order for each job site with its own ZIP. Read about delivery across Massachusetts for the rest of the state.
Matching the order to the project
Medford has about 60,000 residents and a lot of variety: leafy streets near the river, dense blocks close to the Somerville line, and older homes where every yard has its own quirks. That variety is why one-size advice rarely works, and why the product pages carry the detail. Use this page to pick a direction and those pages to size the order.
For a homeowner, a typical weekend job is a refreshed bed, a lawn patch or a short stone path, and one or two product pages cover it. For a small contractor, the order often supports a bigger plan: grading around a new addition, filling a trench after drainage work or finishing a landscaped entrance for a client. In both cases the delivered price for your ZIP lets you build the material line into an estimate with confidence.
Sketch the layout before you shop. Mark the beds, the path and the place the truck will stand, then work out each area in feet. Bring those numbers to the calculator and you will know how many units to order without guessing. If a measurement feels uncertain, round the result up to the next practical amount.
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 Medford
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 Medford
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Where we deliver in Medford
Our service radius from Medford, 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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What is the difference between topsoil and mulch?
Topsoil is a growing medium: it feeds roots and holds water, so it goes under grass, in raised beds and around new plantings. Mulch sits on top of the ground to shade the surface and slow evaporation. Many Medford beds use both, with soil underneath and mulch spread over it.
Does pea gravel stay in place on a slope?
Rounded stones shift easily, so on a steep grade they tend to migrate downhill, especially in heavy rain. Edging or a flat landing at the bottom helps hold them, and level sections hold best. On a sharp slope, ask a landscaper whether another surface suits the spot better.
Is screened topsoil suitable for starting a new lawn?
Yes, screened topsoil gives you a fine, even surface for seed or sod because rocks and clumps have been removed. Rake it level, tamp lightly, and keep the seedbed moist. Spread it over loosened ground rather than hard-packed clay so roots can connect to the soil below.
Can I use topsoil to fill a low spot in the yard?
Yes. Screened topsoil alone can sink over time.
Does mulch need to be spread right away?
It helps to, because a big pile of fresh mulch can heat up and sour if left packed for long. Spread it within a week or so, keep it a couple of inches off tree trunks, and rake it loose. A tarp keeps rain off the pile while you work through the beds.
Can I order stone for a retaining wall base?
Pea gravel is better for paths and drainage than for structural walls, since its round shape does not lock together. For a wall base you want angular, compactable stone, which is not one of the three Medford materials. Ask an installer what suits your wall, especially if it will hold back significant soil.
Why might two nearby ZIPs show different prices?
The delivered figure depends on the address, so two ZIPs in or near Medford can show different numbers for the same material and quantity. Re-check the price whenever you change either one, and treat any earlier number as out of date once the ZIP or the amount changes.
What should I tell the driver in the order notes?
Describe the exact drop location, mention overhead wires or narrow gates, and give a phone number for someone reachable on the day. If a neighbor's car or a dumpster usually sits near the spot, say so. Short, specific notes are more useful than long ones.