When does Jones deliver?
We deliver on
Mondays through Fridays from about 8AM until
about 5PM, traffic permittingWe try to
schedule your delivery when it is convenient
for you to be thereBetween Easter and
Thanksgiving we deliver from 8AM until noon
on Saturdays too.
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When can I expect delivery?
We
specialize in same day or next deliveryIf
you are planning ahead, 24 hours notice is
always sufficientWe just need you at the
delivery.
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How far can the Slinger go?
The
Slinger truck can shoot the material 25-30
feet maximum distance from the back of the
truck which usually stays on a firm surface
like the road.
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How much extra for the Slinger?
There
is a $70 extra charge for the Slinger truck,
no matter what size load, and it only works
with SoilPlus, sand, gravel, or limestone
products.
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How much do I need?
Measure the
length, width, and depth of the area you are
working with and we can help determine the
volume of soil or mulch and the tonnage of
stones you will use.
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How deep should I put gravel on my
driveway?
2 inches deep is typical.
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What kind of mulch does Jones sell?
We
have twice shredded hardwood oak mulch that
comes in dark black, dark brown, or dark
red.
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How deep should I mulch?
2 to 3 inches
is typical.
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How does Jones deliver mulch?
Loose in
bulk in dump trucks. (No bags)
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How many bags of mulch in a cubic yard?
Nine 3 cubic feet bags is one cubic
yardThirteen and a half 2 cubic feet bags is
one cubic yardAnd fifteen 1.8 cubic feet
bags is one cubic yard.
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Does Jones have playground mulch?
No,
we have a twice shredded hardwood oak mulch
that is a little splintery or rough for
young people's bare feet.
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What type of soil should I use?
We
sell three different types of topsoil.
Regular (un-pulverized), is a good rich
topsoil found along the Scioto River. It is
normally used for filling jobs. Pulverized
is the same rich topsoil, but processed
through a large grinder, so the soil is
loose and easy to work with. Pulverized is
normally used to top dress lawns, since it
is easy to spread. SoilPlus is a blend of
60% pulverized topsoil, 20% sand, and 20%
Comtil, an organic compost. SoilPlus is used
for flower beds and gardens!
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What are Jones' prices?
For soils and
mulches, please click on link to your area
pricing. For stones, please click on link to
stone pricing.
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Does Jones tailgate?
Yes, when the
weather is warm enough and only stonesWe do
not charge for tailgating nor do we
guarantee tailgating.
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What kind of driveway gravels does Jones
offer?
57 Limestone, a 3/4 inch chipped
stone about the size of a nickel or quarter
is most commonSome folks prefer the 411 or
46D or 411 Limestone, a 3/4 inch down to
dust packing stone, or 304 Limestone, a 1.5
inch down to dust packing stone which is a
little more coarse and more commonly used on
farm lanes or as base material for small
areas or under asphalt.
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What kind of stones can Jones deliver?
We go to the local quarries around town and
can deliver any material they offer.
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What should I use for my paver patio?
The 46D or 411 Limestone is commonly used
for the base material (3 to 4 inches) and
the Concrete Sand is commonly used for the
bedding (about 2 inches).
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What kind of sand should I use under my
swimming pool?
Mason sand is a finely graded
sand with no sharp edges commonly used under
swimming pools.
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What kind of sand should I use for my
children's sand box, or a volleyball court?
Mason sand is a finely graded sand with no
sharp edges commonly used for these purposes
also.
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Does Jones deliver on Saturdays?
Yes
until about noon, and from about Easter
until about Thanksgiving(Except on OSU
football gamedays to the campus area).
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Is there pick-up available?
Yes, for
our SoilPlus and mulches come to Haul
RoadFor our Pulverized and Regular go to
State Route 665 just west of US23 in
Shadeville.
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Will Jones drive over my neighbor's yard
to get to my property?
Yes, but only if
we have written permission from the land
owner.
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Does Jones deliver to my area?
Yes, if
your area is in Ohio.
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Can Jones deliver to my backyard?
Only
if our dump trucks can get there without
causing any damage.
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What are Jones' minimums?
1 cubic yard
of soils and mulches, and 1 ton of
stones. Please check the pricing for 2.
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Does Jones spread the mulch or soil?
No, we are a delivery surface, except for
our Slinger truck services(Slinger not used
for mulch)
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Does Jones have smaller trucks?
Yes,
we have single axle dump trucks that can be
requested.
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Does Jones sell sod?
No, we do not
sell sod.
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