Is this the year you are finally tackling that large-scale landscaping project? Maybe you are putting in a brand new inground pool or are re-seeding or re-sodding a large portion of your yard. Projects like this take a lot of material and at Greely Sand & Gravel, we can get you what you need - even if it’s several truckloads full of product! Our bulk load delivery is convenient, affordable, and ensures that you will have enough product to finish your project.
When we use the term ‘bulk load delivery’, it refers to a product being delivered loose in a dump truck. As opposed to getting your product delivered in one of our Greely Gardening Bags, bulk load delivery is a much more economical option if you require a large amount of product.
We have three different sizes of dump trucks in our fleet and our largest trucks can deliver up to 22 cubic yards of soil or 16 cubic yards of stone in one trip. So for example, if you are creating a new lawn from scratch and want to create a 6” layer of topsoil in an area that is 20’ x 50’, you will need about 18.5 cubic yards of topsoil. Our triaxle dump truck can deliver this amount to your property in one load, which saves you a considerable amount on delivery fees, rather than having the product delivered in bags or multiple smaller truckloads.
If you require two products for your project, say topsoil and mulch for a flowerbed, we can deliver both products to you on one of our split-load dump trucks, if the quantities required are less than eight cubic yards of soil or mulch or five cubic yards of stone. The split load trucks have a gate in the middle of the box, allowing two products to be delivered at the same time, without mixture. Upon arrival at your property, the product on the back of the truck will be dumped first, following which the driver will pull the truck forward and then dump the product nearer the front of the truck in a separate pile. Split-load deliveries also allow you to take advantage of a discount on delivery fees, as opposed to having the products delivered on separate trucks.
Here's a video showing our dual load process
Our dump trucks regularly deliver across Ottawa and the surrounding regions. While most delivery costs are included in the cost of the product that you see on our website, depending on how far you live from our landscape depots, there may be an additional delivery cost. We are happy to deliver outside the Ottawa area, but due to the extra mileage, these deliveries may incur extra fees which will be calculated and added to your total at checkout. The sheer size of our trucks make the cost of fuel much higher than a comparable distance driven in a regular car.
If you think a bulk load delivery may be right for you, here are a few things to keep in mind. Our trucks require a high level of clearance to fully empty the product(s) from the box. This means that we cannot deliver to spots located underneath overhead wires or low hanging tree branches. The trucks are also very heavy and so typically, we will not drive on your lawn or walkway, ensuring that the weight of the truck does not cause any damage to your property. If you live downtown or in a densely populated area, you may want to call our office before placing your order to ensure that our truck can fit on your street and in your driveway.
Most loose loads require at least a 15’ x 15’ area in which to dump the product. However, if you are ordering a full load (e.g. 22 cubic yards of topsoil), you will want to leave additional space as the product will spread when delivered. We recommend placing a tarp on your driveway for under the load, to make clean up easier when you have finished moving and using the product.
If you have questions about our bulk load deliveries, different truck sizes, split-load deliveries, or clearance needed on your property for this type of delivery, please visit the extensive FAQ page on our website, or give our office a call at 613-821-3003. The more information we have about your needs and property constraints ahead of time, the better we will be able to work with you to choose the best delivery method for your project, product, and property type. We look forward to helping make your 2025 landscaping dream a reality!