FAQs

One ton of rocks = 2,000 lbs.  If a cubic yard of materials weighs 2,500 lbs this would convert into 1.25 tons per cubic yard.  One ton of material is approximately ¾ of a cubic yard of material.

1. • If you’re using a ¾” or a smaller, please figure approximately 160 square feet per cubic yard of approximately120 square feet per ton.  This is a coverage of approximately 2”
   • If you decide on a larger size rock, consider two layers.  Muliply the size rock x 2 and this will give you sufficient coverage in inches.  Ex. 1-1/2” rock will need approximately a 3” coverage.  Please refer to our estimator page to calculate your area or feel free to call the office and speak to one of our sales associates.
   • Larger rocks such as cobbles range in size.  Ex our 1-1/2”x4” cobble.  Please use approximately a 3” average coverage.  A 4”x8” cobble should use approximately an average of 6” coverage.

We provide an option of purchasing our materials by the bag.  We have ¾ of a cubic foot bag that you may fill.  We provide the bag and a shovel.  All sack material are normally self serve.  If you require assistance because you are unable to fill the bags, we will be happy to assist you.  It takes approximately 36 bags to equal a cubic yard or 27 bags to equal a ton.  Each bag filled with sand or gravel can weigh approximately 65 – 70 lbs. each.  Lighter materials such as compost or bark can weigh approximately 20-25 lbs.

Yes, most people come in with a pickup and we load your vehicle with front end loaders.  Most materials are sold in ½ cu.yd increments only.  If you’re purchasing gravel sold by the ton our minimum is ¼ ton.

1. • We are happy to schedule a delivery for your landscape needs for a minimal charge.  We do have a minimum of 1 cubic yard per item.  We have trucks with a divider gate which allows us to bring two materials to your jobsite.  During our busy season such as Spring, Summer and Fall, we are very busy and would need approximately 2 – 4 days advanced notice.  We cannot give an exact time as we cannot predict traffic and other inhibiting factors that may delay the delivery.  We give you a 4 hour time slot, but it is not necessary for you to be onsite as we know everyone has busy schedules.  We ask for a particular dump area such as street or driveway.
   • Forklift deliveries-  Forklift deliveries are made Tuesday thru Friday only.  Our access with the forklift is minimal.  If you can drive your car to that area, then most likely we can drive the forklift.  Most cases, we limit our forklift deliveries to driveways and street only.
   • Back yard deliveries – we do not allow our trucks in backyards in general.  If you have a gate to your backyard that is at least 12’ wide and there are no trees or wires inhibiting access, we can sometimes accommodate your request.  Please ask a sales associate.

Yes we do have 1 cubic yard trailers that we can mix at the store and you can take it home to pour your concrete.We do have restrictions:You must have current insurance to provide us.It must be current.You must have a valid driver’s license, a vehicle with a tow hitch package of 5,000 or more.Each trailer with one cubic yard of concrete weighs 5,000 lbs.A 2” trailer ball is required as well.We allow 2 hours per load.WE DO NOT HOOK UP TO BUMPER HITCHES.Smaller trucks with towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. will be limited to only ½ cubic yard at a time.

I am sorry but we do not take payments over the phone for will calls at the store.  We will be happy to email you a credit card authorization to you and we can take payment this way.  Just list the contractors name you are authorizing to pick up materials and how long you wish to keep your card on file.