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Gravel Delivery in Fredericton and Central New Brunswick
Gravel is the material people most often need in quantities that are too small for a full truckload and far too large for the back of a car. Small Load Co. delivers gravel in small loads to homes and jobsites across the Fredericton area.
- Delivered in small loads — anything under 4 tons.
- Available to homeowners and contractors.
- Served across Fredericton, Oromocto, Nackawic and surrounding areas.
About gravel
Gravel is a crushed or naturally rounded aggregate used wherever you need a stable, free-draining surface or base. Sizes vary by supplier and by intended use, from fine crushed material that compacts tightly to larger clear stone that keeps draining.
We pick up from local Fredericton-area suppliers, so the grades available are whatever your chosen supplier stocks. Tell us the grade you want — or describe the job — and we'll confirm what's available when we quote.
Common uses for gravel
- Driveway surfacing and pothole repair
- Base layers under patios, sheds and walkways
- Drainage trenches and French drains
- Parking pads and equipment pads
- Backfill around foundations and culverts
Gravel for homeowners and contractors
Small Load Co. delivers gravel to residential properties and to active jobsites. Homeowners generally want a single manageable pile placed somewhere sensible; contractors generally want the material on site without sending someone to the supplier.
- Homeowners topping up a driveway who don't own a truck
- Property owners fixing washouts or soft spots after a wet spring
- Contractors who need one small load without pulling a crew off the job
Typical quantities
- Refreshing a short residential driveway: often 2–4 cubic yards
- Shed or small equipment pad: often 1–3 cubic yards
- A single drainage trench or repair: often 1–2 cubic yards
- Use the gravel calculator to estimate your own area before requesting a quote.
Delivery considerations
- Gravel is heavy. Volume is limited by weight long before it is limited by trailer space.
- We need a firm, reachable spot to place the load — soft lawns and steep grades can limit access.
- Tell us if the drop location is tight; that's a normal part of what we do.
Is gravel a good fit for a small load?
Yes — gravel is one of the materials small-load delivery exists for. If your project needs less than a full truckload, or your driveway can't take a full-size truck, a small load is usually the practical option.
How much gravel will you need?
Measure the area, then estimate the volume before you order.
Frequently asked questions
- How much gravel fits in a small load?
- Enough for most residential driveway top-ups and small base or drainage jobs. Because gravel is dense, the limit is weight rather than space: we deliver any load under 4 tons, so gravel reaches that limit in fewer yards than lighter materials.
- Can you deliver gravel to a tight driveway?
- Tight and awkward access is one of the reasons small-load delivery exists. Describe the access when you request a quote and we'll tell you honestly whether it works.
- What counts as a small load?
- A small load is anything under 4 tons. In practice that covers most residential and small-jobsite orders: a few cubic yards of bulk material, or a manageable stack of eligible building materials. Because weight is the limit, dense materials such as wet gravel or sand reach 4 tons in fewer yards than light materials such as mulch.
- Do you remove junk or haul away debris?
- No. Small Load Co. is a delivery service, not a junk removal company. We bring materials to your property or jobsite.
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Need gravel delivered?
Tell us what you need delivered and where it's going. We'll come back with availability and pricing.