Material Delivery

• Driveway and road construction: Base rock, surface gravel, or asphalt-prep materials delivered and spread
• Building pad and site fill: Structural fill to raise elevations, replace poor soils, or achieve design grades
• Drainage projects: Clean drain rock for French drains, culvert bedding, or retaining wall back-drains
• Erosion control and landscaping: Topsoil, decorative rock, boulders, or mulch for finish grading and plantings
• Trench backfill: Sand or gravel bedding for utility trenches and controlled backfill materials
• Foundation and concrete prep: Clean sand for concrete mix or compacted gravel base for slabs
• Specialty materials: Riprap, large boulders, septic sand, or specific engineering-spec materials

Material selection and specification: Not all rock is created equal. Crushed rock with fines (¾-inch minus or 5/8-inch minus) compacts tightly for driveways and base courses. Clean drain rock (1-3 inch) is essential for subsurface drainage—fines clog drain pipes. Structural fill for engineered pads requires specific gradation and compaction characteristics. Topsoil should be screened and free of debris. We help you select the right material for your application, whether you're following engineering specs or need recommendations based on intended use.

Quantity calculation and estimation: Ordering the correct amount saves money and delays. We calculate cubic yards based on area, depth, and compaction factor. As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard covers about 100 square feet at 3 inches deep (after compaction). For large projects, we provide free quantity takeoffs from site plans or dimensions. We account for over-excavation, waste factor, and compaction shrinkage so you don't run short mid-project.

Scheduling and coordination: Material delivery timing is critical. We coordinate with your project schedule so material arrives when you're ready—not a week early to sit in the weather, or a day late when crews are standing idle. For large deliveries, we stage trucks to maintain continuous pour or placement. We work around weather, site access restrictions, and HOA delivery windows.

Delivery methods and equipment: Site access determines truck type. Standard end-dump trucks (15-20 yard capacity) work for most sites with driveway access. Belly-dump trailers (25-30 yards) are efficient for large-volume road projects. Small 10-yard dumps or articulated dump trucks access tight or steep sites. For extremely limited access, we use excavators or conveyors to move material from staging areas. Truck weight and turning radius are evaluated before delivery to prevent driveway damage or stuck trucks.

Placement, spreading, and compaction services: Dumping material is the easy part—getting it where it's needed takes equipment and skill. We offer spreading with dozers or graders to achieve design thickness and grade. Compaction with rollers or plate tampers ensures density requirements are met. For driveways and pads, we compact in lifts and moisture-condition as needed. This turnkey service means you receive finished, ready-to-build surfaces—not piles to manage yourself.

Aggregate materials we stock and deliver:

• Crushed rock base: ¾-inch minus or pit-run gravel for driveways, roads, and building pad base courses
• Surface gravel: 5/8-inch minus crushed rock for finish surfaces that compact tightly and resist washboarding
• Drain rock: 1-3 inch clean crushed rock for French drains, culvert bedding, and retaining wall drainage
• Structural fill: Engineered fill meeting specific gradation and compaction requirements for building pads
• Topsoil: Screened, clean topsoil for landscaping, planters, and finish grading
• Sand: Concrete sand, mason sand, or septic sand depending on application
• Decorative rock: River rock, cobbles, boulders, and specialty aggregates for landscaping
• Riprap: Angular quarry rock (6-18 inch) for erosion control and slope stabilization
• Specialty materials: Geotextile fabric, culvert pipe, and drainage products delivered with aggregate orders

Delivery and placement equipment:

• End-dump trucks (15-20 yd): Standard delivery for most residential and commercial sites
• Belly-dump trailers (25-30 yd): High-volume road and pad projects with continuous spread capability
• Articulated dump trucks: Off-road capability for steep or rough access routes
• Small dump trucks (5-10 yd): Tight urban lots, narrow driveways, or weight-restricted access
• Loaders & excavators: Material placement, spreading, and stockpile management on-site
• Dozers & motor graders: Spreading, grading, and crowning for driveways and pads
• Vibratory rollers & compactors: Compaction services for base and surface courses
• Water trucks: Moisture conditioning for optimal compaction

• Wrong material for application: Round river rock doesn't compact for driveways; fines clog drain rock; contaminated fill causes settlement
• Quantity errors: Ordering too little delays projects while waiting for backorders; ordering too much wastes money
• Access problems: Oversized trucks get stuck, damage driveways, or can't turn around—requiring expensive re-delivery
• Poor placement: Material dumped in wrong locations requires double-handling with equipment, adding cost and time
• No compaction: Loose material settles under traffic, causing ruts, potholes, and structural failure
• Schedule delays: Late or mistimed deliveries idle crews and push project completion dates

The Spokane, Newport, Coeur d'Alene, and Sandpoint region has diverse material sources. Crushed rock and aggregates are quarried locally in Spokane Valley, Kootenai County, and Bonner County—we source from multiple pits to match project specs and minimize haul costs. Pit-run gravel from glacial deposits is abundant and economical for base courses and fill. Topsoil is screened and stockpiled from local sources; we test for contaminants on large landscaping projects. Riprap and boulders come from regional quarries with angular, durable stone. Haul distances vary: Spokane-area projects have short hauls (under 20 miles); remote Newport or Sandpoint sites may require 50+ mile hauls, increasing delivery cost. We coordinate with local suppliers to minimize haul fees and provide competitive pricing. Seasonal availability: Some quarries close or limit winter operations—we plan deliveries around weather and pit schedules to avoid delays.

• Quality materials delivered on-time and placed at specified locations on your site
• Free quantity estimates and material recommendations based on your project requirements
• Coordinated delivery scheduling to match project phases and minimize idle time
• Optional spreading and grading services to achieve design depth and slope
• Optional compaction services to meet engineering density requirements
• Load tickets documenting material type, quantity (tons or cubic yards), and delivery date for project records
• Clean, professional delivery with minimal site disturbance and no driveway damage