Most Florida orders of Beach Pebbles Direct pallets ship next day, and Southeast orders (Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and similar) take 2-3 days. There's no set delivery window beyond that because everything ships by the pallet on a freight truck, not a parcel van — and how your pallet ships depends on how many you order.
Here's exactly how it works, pallet count by pallet count, so you know what to expect before you call in an order.
How fast will my order actually arrive in Florida?
In most cases, a pallet ordered from either yard — Jacksonville (7643 Gate Parkway) or Miami — goes out next day and lands at your address the following business day. That's typical for in-state deliveries; it's not a guarantee for every zip code, since rural addresses and multi-pallet flatbed loads can add a day. If you're on a deadline (a contractor crew showing up Thursday, for example), say so when you call — dispatch can tell you the realistic window for your specific address before the truck leaves the yard.
What if I'm ordering from outside Florida?
Southeast states — Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and nearby — run 2-3 days from order to delivery. Beach Pebbles Direct also ships to the Caribbean; timing there depends on the destination and the freight carrier's ocean or air routing, so get a specific quote for island deliveries rather than assuming mainland timing applies.
How does shipping actually work — is a pallet just dropped on a truck?
It depends on how many pallets you're ordering:
Under 4 pallets ships LTL (less-than-truckload) with curbside unloading. The truck has a liftgate, sets the pallet(s) down at the curb or driveway apron, and the driver leaves. Getting the stone from the curb to the planting bed or backyard is on you — plan for a wheelbarrow or a few extra hands if the drop point isn't close to where you're installing.
4 or more pallets ships flatbed. This is the more common method for contractors doing a full property or a commercial job, and it typically requires a forklift or equipment on-site to offload, since a flatbed doesn't have a liftgate the way an LTL truck does.
Either way, one pallet is the minimum order — there's no bag or partial-pallet option. Everything is sold by the pallet.
How many pallets do I actually need?
This determines your shipping method, so it's worth getting right before you call. The standard installed depth is 2 inches, and coverage at that depth depends on the pallet weight:
- A 1.5-ton pallet (3,000 lb) covers about 150 square feet at 2 inches deep.
- A 1.4-ton pallet (2,800 lb) covers about 140 square feet at 2 inches deep.
So a 600-square-foot bed using a 1.5-ton color like Mexican Beach Pebbles needs 4 pallets — which puts you at flatbed shipping and, since volume pricing kicks in above 3 pallets, at a lower per-pallet rate too. A smaller 300-square-foot area needs 2 pallets and ships LTL.
What do the pallets actually cost?
Live pricing per pallet, single-pallet rate (volume pricing brings this down above 3 pallets):
- Mexican Beach Pebbles (1.5 ton) — $1,192.50
- Diamond White (1.5 ton) — $1,275
- Snow White (1.5 ton) — $1,295
- Mini Mixed (1.5 ton) — $1,325
- Mixed (1.5 ton) — $1,395
- Salt and Pepper (1.5 ton) — $1,425
- Polished Black (1.4 ton) — $1,645
- Super Polished Black (1.4 ton) — $1,945
- Tiger Striped (1.4 ton) — $2,195
Worth noting on the three polished colors: Polished Black, Super Polished Black, and Tiger Striped can fade with long-term sun exposure. That doesn't affect delivery, but it's a factor if you're choosing a color for a full-sun driveway or pool deck versus a shaded bed.
How do I actually place an order?
There's no online checkout — everything goes through a quote. Call 904-685-9550 (calls only; that line doesn't take texts) or submit a request a quote form with your address, color, and pallet count. You'll get pricing that includes freight to your address, and you pay by invoice once the order's confirmed — no card entry on the site.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver to residential addresses, or just commercial job sites?
Both. LTL curbside delivery under 4 pallets works fine for a home driveway or front yard; flatbed for 4+ pallets is more common on larger residential or commercial installs, but either method can go to a house.
Is delivery included in the price, or added separately?
Freight is calculated based on your address and pallet count and shows up as part of the quote — call or request a quote for the exact number rather than assuming a flat rate.
What if I only need one pallet?
One pallet is the minimum order, and a single pallet ships LTL with curbside drop-off next day in most of Florida.
Can I use beach pebbles around a fire pit?
No — beach pebbles trap moisture and can crack or pop with direct heat, so they shouldn't go in or immediately around a fire pit regardless of color.
Call 904-685-9550 for a same-day quote, or request a quote online. Most Florida orders ship next day.