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Why We’re Your One-Stop Gravel Mart

Our in-yard Bobcat sitting in front of the bedding sand and navvy jack bins.
  1. Selection  Large, consistent selection
  2. Consistent  Re-stocked on a regular basis
  3. Convenient  Located right in Central Nanaimo
  4. Open Sunday  Open Sunday for most of the season
  5. No minimums  No minimum or maximum order
  6. Bobcat on Site  Pick-up yourself...
  7. Delivery Services  Or book a (surprisingly quick) delivery
  8. Trained Operator  Skid-steer loader & operator on site
  9. The Right Price  Good, honest prices

View all of our bulk materials below, and stop by (or phone (250) 758-2401 for a delivery) when you’re ready. We have the right sand, gravel, soil, and mulch for all of your projects in one convenient location.

Picking out a gravel?

Although bulk materials are best viewed in person when choosing colours, you can click on each gravel photo for a larger, more detailed picture.

Gravel prices were last updated on March 12, 2013.

Driveway & Pathway Gravels

Driveway Chips

Bin # 19

3/8" Driveway Chips

The most common driveway gravel, Driveway Chips are a 3/8" minus rock full of loose material that compacts into a tough base.

This product is great for any project that needs a compact chip – driveways, parking spaces, and pathways are all perfect candidates for Driveway Chip.

  • 1 Yard: $53.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $42.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $33.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $24.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $21.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.75
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $21.00 per tonne
    – minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Fractured Rocks

Bin # 25

3/4" Fractured Rock

A consistent 3/4" in size, our Fractured granite rock works well as a slightly loose pathway or driveway gravel, and does provide some drainage as well.

Fractured Rock is commonly used for “cleaning up” areas, and provides a great balance of price and aesthetics.

  • 1 Yard: $52.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $42.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $33.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $24.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $21.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.75
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $24.00 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Dark Fractured

Bin # 05

1/2" Dark Fractured

The loosely-graded 1/2" Dark Fractured stone is perfect for landscaping walkways, loose patios, or as an inexpensive ground-cover for that extra parking space. Colour is a consistent olive-grey.

  • 1 Yard: $67.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $54.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $43.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $30.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $26.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $3.25
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $26.00 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Dark Fractured

Bin # 06

1" Dark Fractured

Dollar for dollar, our 1" Dark Fractured is one of the best values in our yard. It offers a consistent olive-grey colour normally found in more expensive decorative stones.

  • 1 Yard: $53.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $41.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $33.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $23.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $20.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.50
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $21.00 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details

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Decorative Gravels

Village Creek

Bin # 16

1/2" Village Creek

Our Village Creek stone is a beautiful and economical mixture of white and blue/green limestone - the 1/2" size works especially well as a hard-packing pathway gravel.

  • 1 Yard: $87.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $73.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $57.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $40.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $34.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $4.50
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $49.00 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Village Creek

Bin # 17

3/4" Village Creek

The 3/4" Village Creek limestone mixture is great for covering large areas with a bit of pizzazz - this colourful stone is a beautiful accent choice as well.

  • 1 Yard: $87.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $73.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $57.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $40.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $34.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $4.50
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $49.00 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Village Creek

Bin # 18

1-1/2"–3" Village Creek

The biggest of the Village Creek family, the 1-1/2"–3" Village Creek also works well over large areas - try mixing it with the other sizes for an upscale riverbed look!

  • 1 Yard: $91.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $76.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $60.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $42.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $36.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $4.75
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $51.00 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Ocean Granite

Bin # 07

3/4" Ocean Granite

Featuring shades of pink and blue, this 3/4" gravel is great for adding some flair to your walkways and patio areas.

Though similar in size to our 3/4" Fractured Rock, the Ocean Granite provides a unique addition of colour to otherwise dull spaces.

  • 1 Yard: $65.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $50.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $39.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $27.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $24.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $3.00
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $52.00 per yard
    – Minimum order: 10 yards
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details

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Lava Rock

Lava Rock

Bin # 22

Lava Rock

This is the red lava rock everyone’s trying to find. Porous, powdery, and sunrise-red, this 3/4" to 1-1/2" decorative stone is the perfect landscaping accent. And this rock is the real deal: our Lava Rock is mined from a dormant volcano just west of Quesnel, British Columbia.

Sharecost is proud to be one of the only bulk Lava Rock suppliers on Vancouver Island!

  • 1 Yard: $170.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $127.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $99.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $68.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $54.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $6.75
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – Not available on this product

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Round Rocks/Drainage Rock

2 Inch to 6 Inch River Rock

Bin # 08

2"–6" River Rock

Perfect for landscaping projects wanting that “natural look”, our 2"–6" River Rock takes your dry riverbed to the next level! Equally great for covering large decorative areas or using a few rocks here and there to add some size contrast to your landscape.

Pro tip: combine the River Rock with both sizes of Drain Rock to achieve that authentic riverbed look!

  • 1 Yard: $56.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $44.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $35.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $25.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $22.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.75
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $22.50 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Pea Gravel

Bin # 26

1/2" Pea Gravel

The standard gravel for exposed aggregate concrete and playgrounds, Pea Gravel is a “soft”, round rock, about 1/2" in diameter.

And because it’s so loose, Pea Gravel is not usually recommended for pathways – unless you’re planning on being barefoot most of the time!

  • 1 Yard: $56.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $44.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $35.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $25.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $22.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $3.00
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $24.00 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Drain Rock

Bin # 11

3/4" Drain Rock

A standard, round rock used for drainage – 3/4" Drain Rock also works well for making natural looking decorative areas, such as river beds.

Try mixing with the 2"–6" River Rock!

  • 1 Yard: $49.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $41.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $33.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $23.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $19.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.50
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $20.50 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Drainage Rock

Bin # 12

1–1/2" Drain Rock

Slightly larger – and a little harder to shovel – than the 3/4", our 1–1/2" Drain Rock is another great option for either drainage or decoration. It also provides slightly better drainage than the 3/4".

  • 1 Yard: $49.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $41.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $33.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $23.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $19.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.50
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $20.50 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details

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Sands

Bedding Sand

Bin # 09

Bedding Sand (coarse)

A coarse, general purpose sand. Great for bedding water pipe or irrigation lines in trenches, turning into sand bags, and laying underneath paving stones.

Because it’s coarse, Bedding Sand will not compact, and is not suitable for sandboxes – try the Masonry Sand instead.

  • 1 Yard: $32.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $24.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $19.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $15.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $13.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $1.75
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $11.00 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Concrete Sand

Bin # 04

Concrete Sand (coarse)

A washed, coarse sand – generally used in the creation of concrete. Since Concrete Sand is similar in consistency to the Bedding Sand, it also works for filling and levelling.

  • 1 Yard: $49.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $39.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $32.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $22.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $18.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.50
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $18.00 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Masonry Sand

Bin # 03

Masonry Sand (fine)

When paired with cement, our fine, washed Masonry Sand is ideal for grouting or brick laying, or for levelling inflatable pools.

And since it’s clean and fine, Masonry Sand works great in sandboxes – the kids will love it!

  • 1 Yard: $65.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $53.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $41.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $30.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $27.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $3.50
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $30.75 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details

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Gravel Mixtures

Navvy Jack

Bin # 10

3/4" Navvy Jack

Our Navvy Jack is a select mixture of aggregate and clean sand, designed to be paired with Type-10 (Portland) cement when mixing concrete.

Don’t forget: we sell the cement powder and rebar, and rent all of the tools you need to make mixing and placing concrete easier.

  • 1 Yard: $47.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $38.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $29.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $21.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $19.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.50
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $17.90 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Road Base

Bin # 20

3/4" Road Base

Road Base is built to pack. A dense mixture of rock and sand made for strong, hard-packing bases, Road Base is perfect for use under paving stones (under the bedding sand layer), retaining wall blocks, poured concrete slabs, or roadways.

This product is also commonly referred to as ‘3/4" Minus’, ‘3/4" Crush’, or ‘Road Pack’.

  • 1 Yard: $41.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $31.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $26.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $20.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $17.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.25
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $14.50 per tonne
    – Minimum order: 14 tonnes
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details

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Top Soil & Garden Soil

Black Garden Soil

Bin # 15

Black Garden Mix

Black Garden Mix is our highest quality soil, featuring a rich mixture of peat, chicken manure, and soil.

Perfect for flower beds and vegetable gardens alike – just add plants and bone meal!

  • 1 Yard: $58.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $46.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $36.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $26.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $22.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.75
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $46.00 per yard
    – Minimum order: 12 yards
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Sandy Lawn Topsoil

Bin # 13

Sandy Lawn Topsoil

Similar to our Garden Soil, our Premium-Grade Lawn Top Soil also features chicken manure, peat, and soil, but has a higher content of fine sand.

The addition of sand improves drainage, and makes it easy to spread in thin layers – a perfect choice for establishing or top-dressing lawns.

  • 1 Yard: $50.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $40.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $31.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $23.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $20.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $2.50
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $40.00 per yard
    – Minimum order: 12 yards
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Screened Dirt

Bin # 14

Screened Dirt (Regular Soil)

The Screened Dirt is ideal and economical for filling the bottom of large garden beds, or planting hardy vegetation, and you can always mix it to make your own garden soil.

  • 1 Yard: $37.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $31.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $24.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $17.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $14.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $1.75
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $29.00 per yard
    – Minimum order: 12 yards
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details

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Mulch & Compost

Dark Bark (composted)

Bin # 24

Dark Bark (composted)

New to our yard as of Spring 2012, the Dark Bark is a 2-year composted fir/hemlock bark mulch with a rich, dark-brown (nearly black) colour.

Priced right in between the Fir Bark Mulch and the Fish Compost, it’s great for your garden and your wallet!

  • 1 Yard: $55.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $46.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $36.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $27.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $22.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $3.00
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $45.00 per yard
    – Minimum order: 15 yards
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Bark Mulch

Bin # 23

Fir Bark Mulch

Our cedar-free bark mulch is a rich mixture of reds and browns. The medium/fine size chips are made up of a mixture of fir and hemlock. Great as a garden-topper: helps retain moisture and gives a clean, tidy look.

  • 1 Yard: $26.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $20.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $16.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $12.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $10.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $1.25
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $21.00 per yard
    – Minimum order: 15 yards
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details
Fish Compost

Bin # 21

Fish Compost

A nutritious mixture of fish-offal, sawdust, and soils, our Fish Compost is a beautiful rich black, and works brilliantly in place of bark mulch.

Our Fish Compost is also certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute.

  • 1 Yard: $75.00
  • 2/3 Yard: $61.00
  • 1/2 Yard: $48.00
  • 1/3 Yard: $34.00
  • 1/4 Yard: $28.00
  • 5 Gallon Pail: $3.50
  • Large Volume Pricing
    – $60.00 per yard
    – Minimum order: 15 yards
    – applicable on deliveries only
    complete details

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About large-volume deliveries.

We are happy to offer greatly reduced pricing on most of our products when you order large volumes and have it delivered in our tandem-axle dump truck.

  • Minimum orders apply in order to receive the discounted rates: please refer to the individual items above.
  • For tonnage deliveries, we cannot specify an exact weight from the supplier. Actual loads will vary slightly from estimate.
  • For sand and gravel products, we assume 1.2 tonnes = 1 cubic yard. This is an approximation.
  • We must deliver the product in our tandem-axle dump truck in order to receive the discounted rates.
  • We have a trailer (the "pup") that can be towed behind our tandem-axle dump truck. This trailer can haul approximate 10–12 tonnes of additional material.
  • Delivery charges are extra. Refer to our deliveries page for current rates (large-volume pricing is based on the "Volvo Truck" or "Volvo & Pup").
  • The tandem-axle truck (and pup) is available for delivery on weekdays only.

Questions about large-volume deliveries? Please call us at the store at (250) 758-2401. We can help arrange a delivery or clear up any questions you may have.

Getting started.

Phone us anytime at (250) 758-2401 for more information or to set up a delivery – or just visit our store at 1716 Northfield Road in Nanaimo, BC.

Pick-up yourself.

Pick-up  Bring in your pick-up truck or trailer: we have a skid-steer loader and trained operators on site every hour that we’re open.

(Note: we cannot load your truck if you have a canopy or tonneau cover installed – sorry!)

Don’t need much? You can bring your buckets and garbage cans too – we stack shovels by the front door.

Have us deliver.

Delivery  We provide a fast delivery service for all of our products – we can usually deliver on the same day the order is placed.

Our three dump trucks have different capacities so we can handle any amount of material. Our smallest truck carries up to 3 yards, the next truck holds up to 6 yards, and our tandem-axle truck carries around 12 yards (or nearly double that with the pup).

Please refer to our delivery page for pricing and complete details.

No minimum order.

There’s no minimum order on bulk materials when you pick-up or book a delivery – buy only as much as you need.

Feel free to bring in any container you like to haul our materials away in – if you can shovel into it, it’s fair game!

Can’t carry it all?

If you’re picking up sand or gravel from our yard, you might find that your truck can’t take as much material as you need (it’s heavy!).

For example, if you need a yard, but can only carry a half-yard at a time, just take two trips – we’ll mark your receipt so you can come back at your convenience for the other half.

How much do you need?

First  First, measure the length and width of the area that you would like to cover (in feet).

Second  Second, decide how deep you would like the coverage (in feet or inches).

Third  Finally, use our yard calculator – just enter your numbers and let the computer do the work!

Not sure which product?

Info  Read the Sharecost Gravel School article for detailed info on how to choose the correct bulk products for your project.

About large orders.

Info  Most of our bulk materials have a large volume price, either offered per tonne or as a percentage discount.

This price is offered when you order large amounts of material (12-24 tonnes or 10+ yards) and have it delivered in our tandem-axle dump truck.

You can find all of the details here.