FAQ

  • There are 2,000 pounds in one (1) ton.

  • Multiply the Length times the Width to get square footage, then divide by the gravel’s approximate coverage based on 2” depth using our coverage chart.

    • The size of rock refers to the amount of fines or dirt that passes through the screening process and ends up in the final product. The three most common size variances include minus, screened, and rip rap. “Minus” rock can contain up to 80% fines, making it look more like a pile of sand with a little rock content. “Screened” rock typically contains between 20% and 40% fines while, “Rap Rap” is considered chunky material.

  • You can contact anyone in our sales department to request a product sample.

  • We accept Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

  • Please contact our credit manager at 801-782-2088, and we will be happy to fax or email you our credit application. Please allow 2-3 weeks time for processing.

  • Xeriscaping refers to a type of landscaping which involves using native plant species and decorative rock to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation

  • There are several advantages to using rock as ground cover in your plant beds: 

      • Improving the yard’s aesthetics

      • Limiting weeds by reducing growth and germination

      • Moisturizing the soil, reducing watering frequency

      • Keeping soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter

      • Creating better conditions for plant root systems

      • Improving soil aeration and structure

      • Releasing beneficial nutrients into the soil

      • Protecting the tree base

  • Monday through Friday we are open from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM; we do recommend arriving 30 minutes before closing.  Seasonally, we are open on Saturdays from 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM, depending on business needs and weather conditions. Upon request, for very large projects we can operate on Sundays.

  • Yes, we can refer you to a delivery company for delivery on larger quantities of material for your large projects.

    • A cubic yard is VOLUME. When you are laying down landscape material, you should always measure the area you want to cover. Length x Width x Depth. This will give you the VOLUME of material needed. No matter which material you order (gravel, sand, soil, etc.) for your project, it will be the same amount every time. If you order by tonnage, it will vary immensely between products.


    • An example let’s say you’re creating a path and you are trying to decide between laying a 1″ gravel down or you might decide to use one of the pathway road base products.  If you order in volume (cubic yards) by what you need, it doesn’t matter if you change your mind and decide to do gravel, soil, sand, etc, because it is the same amount every time. On the other hand, ordering by tons and changing your mind can leave you short.


    • You would initially order 8 tons of one-inch (1″) standard construction gravel for your walkway because that’s what you figured or were told needed. Our 1″ standard construction gravel weighs 1.40 tons per yard. If you order 8 tons of that particular gravel, you have approximately roughly 5.71 yards.


    • We recommend more depth under each of our products and an online calculator to get you precisely what you need. Remember, just like any other home improvement project, you should slightly overestimate what you need by about 15-20%.

  • No, The minimum amount we will offer of rock is 2-5 tons (if product is sold by weight) or 2-5 cubic yards of material (if product is sold by volume). If you need less than that, we recommend that you pick it up yourself in a pickup truck or truck and trailer.  Unfortunately, the minimum price will apply

  • No, the materials are screened to size and clean of debris, but they are not washed through wash plants. They may contain dust and small percentages of fines (dirt).

  • You can use either our 3/4″ Crushed roadbase, 1″ Gravel, or 1-1/2” premium Gravel for driveways and RV Pads. Going smaller than 3/4″ the rocks will move around and vehicles will likely sink in. Going larger than 1” while it works, it may also feel too large while walking on it. But much of this is up to customers' preference.

  • State Spec meets the guidelines put out by UDOT for Road Base, while Commercial Road Base does not meet the same guidelines.  Our Crushed Road Base is made using Natural Sand and Gravel instead of Recycling Concrete into the mixture. They all compact well and work the same as road base.  But when doing a job that requires “spec” material, use Utah State specified material when required, or when doing a private job, you are able to use our ¾” Commercial Road Base