Landscape Boulders by the Ton: A Contractor's Guide to Ordering and Delivery
By Seth Cvancara, Founder, Mouse Mining LLC. Published .
Landscape boulders are sold by the ton in sorted size ranges and delivered in full truckloads with a 25 ton minimum. Choose the stone family and size range from the design, confirm safe truck access and the dump location, and have contractor-supplied equipment ready to set the boulders.
The contractor's guide to ordering bulk rock and aggregate covers material, tonnage, delivered price and scheduling. Boulder orders add two important decisions: the stone character and the size range the finished landscape needs.
How are landscape boulders sold?
Landscape boulders are sold by the ton, sorted into stated size ranges and delivered to the job. Mouse Mining supplies full truckloads with a 25 ton minimum. The quote identifies the selected boulder family, requested size range, delivery location and one delivered price for the order.
Which boulder types are available?
Available families range from warm Colorado Sunset granite to moss, specialty, blue, white, rose, black and gray stone. Size options differ by family. Choose from the catalog rather than assuming every color comes in every size, then confirm current source availability on the quote.
| Boulder family | Listed size range |
|---|---|
| Colorado Sunset Boulders | 1-2ft through 5ft+ |
| Moss & Specialty Boulders | Moss Boulders, Specialty Color 1-2ft, 2-4ft, 4ft+ |
| Salt & Pepper Granite | Boulders 1-3ft and 3ft+ |
| Colorado Blue | Boulders 1-3ft and 3ft+ |
| Mountain White and Mountain Rose | Boulders |
| Black & Grey | Boulders |
How do you pick sizes for a job?
Start with the plan, elevation or landscape concept and group the boulders by the size ranges shown. Consider how much of each stone will sit below finished grade and how the group should read from its main viewpoint. Confirm the requested mix before ordering full truckloads.
What should you plan for at delivery?
Confirm site access and identify exactly where the truck can dump before delivery day. Keep the unloading area clear and coordinate the sequence with the crew. Equipment for moving and setting boulders after delivery belongs to the contractor and should be ready for the selected sizes.
- Clear site access for delivery
- A confirmed dump location
- An open unloading area
- Contractor-supplied equipment to move and set boulders
- A crew sequence aligned with delivery
How do you get a delivered boulder quote?
Send the boulder family, requested size range, estimated tons, delivery address and desired timing. Include a plan image or design reference when it clarifies the selection. Mouse Mining confirms the source and delivered availability, then returns one delivered price for the full truckload order.
- Boulder family
- Requested size range
- Estimated tons
- Delivery address
- Desired timing
- Plan image or design reference when useful
Submit those details through the quote form.
Need a delivered price?
Send the material, tonnage and delivery location. 25 ton minimum. Delivering across Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and Texas.
Frequently asked questions
Are landscape boulders sold individually?
Mouse Mining sells boulders by the ton in delivered full truckloads, not as individual retail pieces.
What is the minimum boulder order?
Full truckloads with a 25 ton minimum.
Can I choose a boulder size range?
Yes. Available size ranges depend on the selected boulder family and source.
Does delivery include setting the boulders?
No. The contractor provides the equipment and crew needed to move and set boulders after delivery.
What should I send for a boulder quote?
Send the boulder family, size range, estimated tons, delivery address and desired timing.
Where does Mouse Mining deliver boulders?
Mouse Mining delivers across Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona and Texas, subject to source availability.