Gravel & Rock ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your West Palm Beach address and unloads right where you point.







West Palm Beach gets about 64 inches of precipitation a year, so choosing the right gravel size affects how well water drains through the surface layer. Smaller pieces pack tight and shed water, while larger open stones let it pass. That choice matters for patios, paths, and drainage systems alike.
Gravel and rock come in rounded, angular, and crushed forms, each suited to a different job. Rounded stone moves underfoot and works in decorative beds, while angular stone locks together under compaction. The local climate makes drainage the deciding factor in most projects here.
3/8 Natural Pea Gravel is the most-ordered stone for patios and play areas because its smooth, rounded shape is comfortable underfoot and easy to spread. The table below lists all the products stocked, what each is used for, and a note on its best application.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth, good for barefoot traffic. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Varied sizes, natural color, holds in place well. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Big stones stay put in heavy rain. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, open-graded rock that moves water fast. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Dust and chips bind into a hard surface when tamped. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Angular stone with fines, creates a solid foundation. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty blend for vehicle traffic and parking. |
The table below matches common West Palm Beach projects to the best product and a recommended depth. Use it as a starting point before calculating your total tonnage.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Dry creek bed | River Rock or 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches to handle fast runoff. |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 6 inches minimum, larger stone resists washing. |
| Landscape beds | 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel or River Rock | 2 to 3 inches for cover, avoid deep layers. |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 2 to 4 inches compacted, edge restraints recommended. |
| French drain | Drain Rock | Fill trench with clean rock, wrap in filter fabric. |
About 93 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain in West Palm Beach. That means scheduling a delivery onto firm ground is important; soft soil can rut under the truck or make spreading difficult. Order once the site is ready, because material sitting in the wrong spot gets moved twice.
Freezing days are effectively zero here, so the ground never heaves from frost. That allows shallow base layers for paths and patios compared to colder regions. However, soils mapped in the West Palm Beach area are commonly very poorly drained, which often calls for more base stone under the surface layer to keep the finished grade stable.
The ground around West Palm Beach is in dual hydrologic group A/D. Where it is drained, it soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff; where it is not, it takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. Because of this, drainage depth and a well-designed base matter more here than in many other places. The choice between the two halves depends on your specific lot, but planning for slower infiltration is the safer bet.
Tonnage depends on the area you are covering and the depth you choose. A 10-by-10-foot area at 3 inches deep takes roughly 1.3 tons of 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel, but every project is different. Use our material calculators to get an accurate number based on your dimensions and the product you select.
Ordering is done entirely online. You choose the product and the tonnage, and delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. Loads run from one ton up to 40 tons, and qualifying orders get free delivery. New customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 to take $50 off their first order.
Delivery requires at least 3 business days of lead time. You select a window: 7 am to 12 pm or 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is needed to confirm, and you or a nominated person must be present during the window. The site needs a 12-foot-wide road for the truck; if access is tight, the crew unloads as close as safely possible.
You get an email confirmation when the order is placed, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. For more details, see our delivery information page. Learn about Gravel Monkey and read customer reviews.
Many West Palm Beach buyers add these materials to the same order for a complete job.
The amount depends on the square footage and depth you want. Because soils in the West Palm Beach area are commonly very poorly drained, a thicker base layer may be needed, which increases tonnage. Use the material calculators on our site to get a precise estimate for your project.
Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout, so the cost varies by your exact location. With about 93 wet days a year, scheduling the delivery onto a firm, dry surface is part of planning. The price is shown before you confirm the order, and first-time buyers save $50 with code FIRSTTIMER50.
Install edge restraints such as metal or plastic edging, pavers, or a buried header board. For paths, a 4-inch-deep trench with the stone filled flush to the top of the edging works well.
Yes, in most cases landscape fabric helps prevent weed growth and keeps the stone from mixing with the soil below. Use a non-woven geotextile fabric under decorative rock and a woven fabric under base stone for separation.
Now that you know which product fits your project and how to estimate the quantity, head to the West Palm Beach hub to place your order. Load up your cart and choose a delivery window that works with the weather.
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