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Gravel Delivery in Davenport, IA

Simple Gravel delivers base rock, drainage stone, and bulk landscape material throughout Davenport, IA. One of the Quad Cities on the Mississippi River, Davenport is unusual among river towns for deliberately not building a permanent floodwall, and material is sourced through suppliers serving the Scott County area.

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Davenport is unusual among Mississippi River cities: rather than building a permanent floodwall along its riverfront, the city has chosen to keep it open, which means periodic flooding is simply part of how the city functions rather than something engineered away entirely. Properties near the river see genuinely elevated flood risk compared to drier ground further inland, and open-graded 1 1/2" clean rock in a drainage trench is a standard part of managing water around a riverside foundation.

Away from the immediate waterfront, Davenport’s residential neighborhoods sit on the same clay-heavy soil found across eastern Iowa, and driveways there need a compacted base of crushed run base material for structural stability. Established beds around the city keep bark mulch moving in steady volume for seasonal maintenance. We serve residential properties, riverfront homes, and commercial sites throughout the region.

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Volume 1.85 cu yds
Weight 2.50 tons

Estimate only. Add 10–15% for compaction and waste.

Where we deliver in Davenport, IA

We deliver across Davenport and the surrounding Scott County area. Within the city we serve the Village of East Davenport, the riverfront district, and the neighborhoods near Vander Veer Botanical Park. We also reach Bettendorf, Eldridge, and Le Claire. Coverage extends along I-80 and I-74 connecting to the Quad Cities. Get in touch with your delivery address and dispatch will confirm coverage.

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Why doesn't Davenport have a floodwall like other river cities?
The city has deliberately chosen not to build a permanent floodwall along its Mississippi riverfront, which means periodic flooding is a known part of living near the water here rather than something engineered away. Properties close to the river should plan drainage and grading work with that in mind, and checking current local flood management guidance is worth doing before major projects near the water.
A trench filled with open-graded stone gives water a defined route away from the foundation, which is standard practice on Davenport’s riverside lots given the elevated flood exposure compared to drier ground further inland.
Yes, along with Eldridge and Le Claire. Send over your address and we’ll confirm whether your specific site is covered.
About three inches of depth gives good coverage and moisture retention; multiply that by your bed’s square footage using the material calculator on our site. Beds with existing mulch typically need somewhat less.
Reach out within 24 hours of the delivery and have your order number ready. A photo helps if the problem is something visible, like the material itself or where it was placed, so it can be reviewed quickly.
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