Pea Gravel Delivery for Elkton, FL

Flatwoods lots in Elkton sit wet for part of the year, and a hardpan under that sand keeps summer rain from draining away. Gravel and aggregate delivery in Elkton, FL, starts with stone that moves water. Florida Rock Supply stocks limerock base for the pads and drives that need to compact hard over sand, plus decorative rock for beds, borders and dry creek beds.

Materials for Elkton Projects

Landscape work here is drainage work. Bed lines, dry creek beds and ground cover all have to move storm runoff off the sand before it pools. Pick stone by the job it does.

Beds, borders and dry creek beds

Use River Rock for decorative beds, borders and splash areas under roof drip lines. It sheds water instead of holding it. Large River Rock builds the heavier dry creek beds and erosion work that carries runoff across a slope.

For paths and play areas, 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel gives a walkable surface that drains fast. Bed it over a compacted base so it stays put. Shredded Mulch handles tree rings and planting beds where sandy soil dries out and weeds move in fast.

Driveways, patios and drains

Limerock Base is the standard Florida base rock, crushed limestone graded down to fines that compacts hard. Top it with Driveway Gravel for the wearing surface.

Around patios, pools and foundations, Drain Rock and #57 Limestone both work for French drains and downspout runs. Set pavers on Stone Screenings for bedding that locks up firm and stays walkable.

Ground and Conditions in Elkton

Start with the soil, because it decides how deep your base goes. Inland ridge sand is loose and fast-draining, so it needs a base course that compacts and stays put. Flatwoods sand sits wet for part of the year, often over a hardpan layer, and flat lots there drain slowly after summer downpours.

On those wet lots, dig deeper and build up in lifts. Open the grade so water has somewhere to go, then compact limerock base over the sand. A drainage layer of #57 stone or drain rock keeps water off a slab edge or a foundation wall.

Work runs year round here. The rainy season from late spring into October brings afternoon storms that saturate pads and slow grading, and hurricane season runs June through November. Time the delivery and the compaction around that weather.

Delivery to Elkton and the Surrounding Area

Order online and pick your quantity. Most bulk stone, sand and soil sell by the ton, and some materials sell by the cubic yard. Measure your area and depth first so the number you enter matches the job.

Bulk delivery drops straight to the job site. Tell us where the truck can reach and where you want the pile set, so you are not moving material twice by hand.

Elkton sits in St. Johns County, and we deliver across the county, including St. Augustine, Hastings, Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Johns.

Questions About Ordering in Elkton

How much material will my project need?

Multiply the length by the width of your area to get square feet, then multiply by the depth in feet. Divide by 27 for cubic yards. Bulk stone and sand are usually sold by the ton, so ask us to convert once you have the cubic yard figure. For a driveway base, plan on a minimum depth of a few inches after compaction.

Can I order material by the ton for delivery in Elkton?

Yes. Order by the ton online and we deliver bulk loads to Elkton and the rest of St. Johns County. Enter the tonnage you need at checkout and note where the truck should place the pile. For wet flatwoods lots, order enough limerock base to build up in compacted lifts rather than one deep layer.

Order Limerock Base and Decorative Rock for Elkton

Limerock base is the rock most Elkton jobs start with, and it is the one to order first when a pad, drive or shed slab is going in. Add river rock, Natural Pea Gravel or drain rock for the landscape and drainage work around it. Order online and Florida Rock Supply delivers bulk aggregate to your site in Elkton.