Gravel, Soil and Mulch Delivery in Portsmouth, VA
MyGravelBuddy Portsmouth delivers crushed stone, gravel, topsoil, sand, and mulch throughout Portsmouth, VA and surrounding areas. Typical delivery Mon-Sat.
Portsmouth sits across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, and the work here runs from small waterfront yards to driveway rebuilds in the older neighborhoods. If you want gravel delivery in Portsmouth, VA, or any of the loose materials below, you pick the product and the amount, and the order goes from there.
Gravel delivery in Portsmouth, VA and the other materials we haul
Every material below is sold in its own unit, so check the unit on each page before you size an order. Portsmouth orders start at 2 units, and a unit is 2 tons or 2 cubic yards depending on the material. Across Portsmouth, a heavier order of any material earns a lower rate per unit.
Mulch
Bedding refresh around foundations, trees and shrubs is the usual job. It is sold by the cubic yard, and you can see the options on the Mulch page.
Premium Screened Topsoil
Screened to a fine texture for lawn repair, seeding and raised beds. Portsmouth topsoil is sold by the ton, and the Premium Screened Topsoil page covers the specifics.
Pea Gravel
Small rounded stone for paths, drainage trenches and play areas. It is sold by the ton, and the Pea Gravel page has the rest.
Compost
Dark, organic material for amending beds and tired lawn soil. Portsmouth compost is measured by the cubic yard, so the Compost page is the place to check the specifics.
Fill Dirt
Bulk fill for low spots, backfill and grade changes. It is sold by the ton, and the Fill Dirt page covers what to expect.
Garden Soil
A planting mix for vegetable plots and flower beds. Portsmouth beds get this garden soil by the ton, and the order starts from the Garden Soil page.
How ordering works across the city
Enter the ZIP where the material should land and the page returns the delivered price for that address. There is no separate delivery quote to chase afterward, and the number you see is the number for that product at that ZIP. Orders for nearby Norfolk (4 mi), Chesapeake (7 mi), Newport News (9 mi), Hampton (12 mi) and Suffolk (15 mi) go through the same flow with their own city pages, so a crew working on both sides of the river can price each site separately.
Picking a spot for the pile
Portsmouth is a dense, mostly flat city, with narrow side streets and older lots where overhead lines and parked cars are the usual constraints. Choose a flat, clear patch of driveway or yard, away from wires and low branches, and tell us about any gate or tight turn when you order. Put a tarp under the pile if you are dropping onto a finished driveway.
Low ground and wet weather
With the river and tidal creeks close by, much of the city has a high water table and ground that stays soft after a storm. That shapes what people order: fill dirt to raise low spots, pea gravel to loosen heavy soil. Cover loose soil if rain is forecast so it does not wash toward the street.
Where to start
Walk the site first and note what you actually need: a bed to fill, a trench to line or a low corner to raise. Jot down rough length and width, then let the product page help you turn that into an amount. A crew that settles the material list before ordering avoids a second trip and a second drop on the same lot.
If you are planning work in more than one town, the page for delivery across Virginia lists every city we serve in the state. For a single yard, pick the material that matches the job and let the ZIP check handle the rest.
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 Portsmouth
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- Density2000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density1000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density800 lb/yd³
- ColorBrown, black, red
Common gravel projects in Portsmouth
Nearby cities we serve
Local supplier
Where we deliver in Portsmouth
Our service radius from Portsmouth, VA 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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Can I mix different materials in one Portsmouth order?
Each material is ordered on its own page and priced for your ZIP, so a job that needs topsoil and mulch means two orders. You can place them back to back and choose delivery spots that suit each pile.
How do I turn my measurements into an order amount?
Measure the length and width of the area, then decide how deep the material should go. Enter those numbers into the calculator on the product page, and it suggests an amount in that product's own unit. Round up slightly rather than down, and remember the order starts at 2 units.
Can I have the load spread or placed somewhere specific?
The truck tips the load in one pile, so spreading is up to you or your crew. Line up a few wheelbarrows, rakes and a helper before the truck arrives, or plan on a small loader for bigger jobs, so the pile does not sit while you find tools.
What if my project needs less than 2 units?
The smallest order is 2 units, even for a small bed or a patch repair. If the job is smaller, plan another use for the extra, such as a second bed, a low spot by the fence or a neighbor's yard, and order the minimum for the project.
How should I prepare a soft, low lot before fill goes down?
Clear standing water and loose debris first, then stake the finished level so you can see how much to add. Spread fill in thin layers and tamp each one before adding the next. Wait for a dry stretch if the ground is still saturated.
Can I order for a rental property or a client's site?
Yes. Enter the ZIP of the property where the material will be dropped, not your own. That keeps the price accurate for the job site. Contractors often place separate orders for each address so every pile lands where the crew expects it.
Do I need to be home when the truck arrives?
Someone should be reachable on the day of delivery. If you cannot be there, say so in the order notes so the driver knows what to do. A contractor can also name a site contact who is different from the person placing the order.
Can I use mulch and compost in the same bed?
Yes. Compost works best mixed into the top few inches of soil to feed plants, while mulch goes on the surface afterward to hold moisture and slow weeds. Order each one separately, since they are sold by the cubic yard on their own pages.