Gravel, Soil and Mulch Delivery in Bellingham, WA
MyGravelBuddy Bellingham delivers crushed stone, gravel, topsoil, sand, and mulch throughout Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas. Typical delivery Mon-Sat.
Bellingham gets steady rain, hills that run down toward the bay, and a lot of gardeners. For gravel delivery in Bellingham, WA, from a drainage trench to a new bed, the material comes to the driveway with the price already worked out for the ZIP you enter.
Gravel delivery in Bellingham, WA and companion materials
Six products are available, and each has its own unit on its page. Start with the one closest to your project.
Pea Gravel
Smooth small stone for drainage runs, paths and pipe bedding. Sold by the ton.
Fill Dirt
General fill for raising grade or filling holes before a final surface goes on. Sold by the ton.
Premium Screened Topsoil
A screened growing layer for lawns and beds. Sold by the ton.
Garden Soil
A ready blend for planting beds, containers and raised boxes. Sold by the ton.
Compost
Organic matter to feed beds and improve heavy ground. Sold by the cubic yard.
Mulch
A top dressing that keeps soil damp and shades out weeds. Sold by the cubic yard.
Getting an order to your door
Orders begin at 2 units, which is 2 tons for the first four products and 2 cubic yards for the last two. Pick the product, type in your ZIP and the delivered price appears with the quantity you choose. Larger loads carry a lower rate per unit, so it can pay to bundle a bed refresh with a path.
For a project elsewhere in the state, see delivery across Washington.
Wet ground and sloped lots
Rain shapes most Bellingham projects. Water tends to collect at the bottom of a slope, so many homeowners lay pea gravel in a trench to carry it away from a foundation or a garage door. Plan the fall of the trench first, then order material.
Fill dirt placed on soft ground should go down in thin layers and be firmed before the next goes on. Heavy rain right after delivery can wash loose soil downhill, so cover piles that will sit for a few days.
Choosing where the pile goes
Pick a hard, flat spot near where the material will be used, clear of low branches and not directly in a drainage path. Putting a tarp down first keeps a driveway cleaner and makes the last of the pile easier to shovel up.
Garden and yard combinations in Bellingham
Garden projects here often stack several products. A new raised bed might start with garden soil, get a layer of compost mixed in, and finish with mulch. A lawn repair is usually topsoil to bring it up to the level of its surroundings. Work out each layer separately.
How much to order
Multiply length by width by depth, then convert to the unit shown on the product. Add a cushion for settling, particularly with compost and loose soil. Mixed jobs are easier when each material is measured separately.
Close neighbors and the storm drain
Bellingham neighborhoods are often close together, so a pile that creeps toward the sidewalk is a problem for everyone. Keep it back from the curb, and rake the edges in as you work. Sweep any stray stone from the pavement before it ends up in a storm drain, since gravel and soil can clog the drains that carry rain to the bay.
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 Bellingham
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 Bellingham
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Where we deliver in Bellingham
Our service radius from Bellingham, WA 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 garden soil?
Premium Screened Topsoil is a screened base layer suited to lawns and leveling planted ground. Garden Soil is a blended product aimed at beds, containers and raised boxes. Both are sold by the ton in Bellingham, so you can compare the two product pages before choosing for your plants.
Can pea gravel go around a foundation drain?
It is widely used for that purpose, because water moves through the small stones easily. Pair it with a pipe and a proper slope away from the house. For anything structural, such as a perimeter drain, a licensed contractor or your local building office should confirm the design.
Will rain stop a delivery?
Light rain rarely matters, but a soaked driveway or lawn can be damaged by a loaded truck. Tell the driver about any soft ground when you order so the load can be placed where it will do the least harm. If the forecast looks heavy, you can usually wait a few days and place the order later.
How do I convert tons to something I can picture?
One ton is 2,000 pounds, and two tons is the smallest order for ton-based products. A garden bed or a short path can often use that amount. For a bigger job, measure the area and depth first, then use the quantity selector on the product page.
Is compost the same as mulch?
No. Compost is broken-down organic matter that you work into the soil to feed plants. Mulch is a coarser layer spread on top to hold moisture and block weeds. Both are sold by the cubic yard here, and many gardeners use one under the other.
Can I fill a raised bed with compost alone?
Usually not. Compost is rich and keeps breaking down, so a bed filled only with it sinks quickly and can hold too many nutrients for some plants. Garden Soil can be mixed through it in smaller amounts to feed the bed over the season.
Is pea gravel or fill dirt better under a shed?
They do different jobs. Fill dirt builds up and levels low ground, and it should be firmed in thin layers. Pea gravel first and a gravel layer last.
What tools do I need to spread a delivery?
In Bellingham yards, a wheelbarrow, a square shovel and a landscape rake handle most residential jobs. A rake gets gravel and soil to an even depth, while a flat shovel works well for edges and corners. Gloves help with compost and mulch, and a hand tamper is useful if you are firming fill before the next layer.