Gravel, Sand & Bulk Material Delivery in Edmonds, WA

Homeowners in Edmonds often pick materials that balance drainage, durability, and appearance. Options like gravel, sand, dirt, stone are commonly used for driveways, garden paths, base layers, and planting bed fill. Your choice should reflect slope, intended use, and desired maintenance level; use our material quiz or contact our team for guidance.

Edmonds sees frequent rain and seasonal wet periods, which can increase settling, washout, and weed growth if materials and drainage are not planned properly. Choose materials and construction methods that promote drainage, add a stable base, and compact layers to reduce movement. In many cases a drainage course, proper slope, and occasional maintenance extend longevity.

Local soil in West Washington can include organic topsoil, fine silts, and clay that hold water, so test how quickly your yard drains before selecting materials. For wet or poorly draining sites, increase base depth, use a drainage layer, and consider a geotextile fabric to separate materials from native soil. Proper grading to move water away from structures is often as important as the material you choose.

Depth depends on use: decorative paths and garden areas often need 3-4 inches of material over a prepared base, patios and heavy foot-traffic zones typically need 4-6 inches, and driveways or vehicle areas usually require 8-12 inches including a compacted base. Add additional depth on soft or wet soils and where drainage materials are required. These are general guidelines—your contractor or our team can help calculate exact amounts.

Standard delivery is typically 2+ business days with a next-day option for orders placed early (additional fee may apply); minimum orders are usually 3 tons. Deliveries are made by dump truck and can be curbside, driveway drop-off, or street drop depending on access, with tailgate spreading possible at the driver’s discretion. Narrow streets, overhead lines, steep driveways, or parked cars can affect where the truck can unload, so provide access notes and photos when you order.

Yes. Any work that affects the public right-of-way, sidewalk, or requires a curb cut may need a city permit, and many HOAs have rules about material types, color, or placement. Check with the City of Edmonds and your HOA before ordering to avoid rework or restrictions. If you are unsure, contact our team for common guidance and to allow time for permit checks.

Steep streets, narrow historic blocks, waterfront properties with tight access, and cul-de-sacs can all complicate dump truck deliveries. Properties with low-hanging wires, parked cars, or shared driveways also create challenges. When ordering, note any constraints, provide photos, and consider a smaller drop location or additional labor for moving material on-site.

Late spring through early fall is typically the best window because drier conditions make compaction and grading easier and reduce the chance of washouts. Avoid scheduling major installs during the wettest months when heavy rain can delay work and cause settling. If you must work in wetter seasons, plan additional drainage and time for the site to settle.

Local suppliers and contractors often offer spreading, grading, compaction, and old material removal as add-on services, but these are usually arranged separately from the delivery and may carry extra fees. Drivers may offer limited tailgate spreading at their discretion, but this is not guaranteed. For full installation services, arrange a contractor and confirm scope, price, and scheduling before material delivery.

Compare materials by function (drainage vs. support vs. aesthetics), maintenance needs, and cost. Ask about particle size, how the material compacts, whether it migrates or washes out in heavy rain, and any color or texture preferences. Use our material calculator and talk to our team to match project goals with the right product and depth.

Costs vary by material type, quantity, and delivery distance, but as a general range delivered bulk materials often fall between roughly $30 and $120 per ton, or about $40 to $160 per cubic yard, depending on product and local availability. Installation costs for spreading, grading, and compaction are extra and can range widely based on job size and complexity. Contact us for a specific quote and to check minimums, delivery timing, and any local fees.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.