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Gravel Delivery in Ames, IA

Simple Gravel delivers base gravel, mulch, and bulk landscape material throughout Ames, IA. Home to Iowa State University and a major hub for agricultural research, the city sees demand shaped by both its rental market and its research-farm surroundings, sourced through suppliers serving the Story County area.

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Min order 1 tons

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Ames sits at the center of Iowa State’s agricultural research operations, and the university itself drives a substantial rental market in the neighborhoods around campus. Landlords there generally favor surfaces that survive heavy tenant turnover without ongoing maintenance, and pea gravel is a common choice for side yards and small parking areas in that setting.

Central Iowa’s clay-heavy soil, found across Ames as much as the rest of the region, doesn’t offer much structure on its own for anything carrying vehicle weight, and a compacted base of crushed run base material is standard under driveways for that reason. Established beds elsewhere around town keep bark mulch moving in steady volume for seasonal maintenance. Coverage includes homes, rental properties, and commercial addresses throughout the city.

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Mon-Sat 35 mi service radius Min 1 ton order

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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 Ames, IA

We deliver across Ames and the surrounding Story County area. Within the city we serve the neighborhoods around Iowa State University, Campustown, and downtown. We also reach Nevada, Huxley, and Gilbert. Coverage extends along I-35 and US-30. Send us your delivery address and we’ll sort out coverage for your property.

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Our Faq

Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lowest-maintenance yard option for a rental near ISU?

Pea gravel tends to work well for rental properties near campus, since it shrugs off tenant turnover without the upkeep a lawn demands. It drains well and needs very little attention between leases.

Why does an Ames driveway need a compacted base?

Central Iowa’s clay-heavy soil offers limited structure on its own for anything carrying vehicle weight, whether in Ames or elsewhere in the region. A compacted crushed base is what actually gives the driveway something stable to bear on, no matter what the native ground is doing.

Do you deliver to Nevada and Huxley?

Yes, along with Gilbert and the wider Story County area. Send us your address and we’ll confirm whether your specific site is covered.

How much mulch does an established Ames bed need?

Roughly three inches of depth gives solid coverage and moisture retention; run that figure against your bed’s square footage using the material calculator on our site. An established bed with some existing mulch usually needs less.

What is the smallest order for an Ames delivery?

The standard minimum is 2 cubic yards. A small bed refresh or drainage job usually sits close to that figure, while driveway base work climbs well past it once depth enters the calculation.