Gravel Mart - Gulf Island Soils and Aggregates

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Quality aggregate Materials

Small or large quantities to suit your needs.

We offer the best selection of materials available on the Gulf Islands. From soil to mulch, sand, road base and other aggregates, we work with a variety of suppliers to get the products you need. Special orders are available by request, please contact us to discuss.

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Materials Available

0.75-in-Minus-Road-Base-from-Braedons-Big-Dig-Em

¾” Minus Road Base

3-in-Minus-Road-Base-from-Braedons-Big-Dig-Em

3" minus road base

0.75-in-Clear-from-Braedons-Big-Dig-Em

¾” Clear

Navvy-Jack-from-Braedons-Big-Dig-Em

Navvy Jack

Wrapcon-Recycled-Asphalt-from-Braedons-Big-Dig-Em

Wrapcon Recycled Asphalt

0.75-in-to-1.5-in-Crushed-Drain-Rock-from-Braedons-Big-Dig-Em

¾”-1.5" Crushed Drain rock

Gulf Islands Garden Soil

Premium Garden Soil

Medium-Bark-Mulch-from-Braedons-Big-Dig-Em

Medium Bark Mulch

C33 Sand from Big Dig Em Gravel Mart

C33 Sand

Stone Screenings Quarry Dust Grit

Stone Screenings

Quality materials delivered right to your door

We offer delivery of materials on all islands including Pender, Galiano, Saltspring, Saturna and Mayne. We also offer remote access material delivery by special request. We can organize barges and deliver material in any quantity to your remote site. We can accommodate slinger deliveries by special request. Our material delivery rates are below. Please note, these rates are for for delivery on Pender Island, rates to other islands may vary.

Single Axle
Dump Truck

Approx 7 yards

$119

/ hr

Tandem Axle
Dump Truck

Approx 14 yards

$140

/ hr

Tandem
with pup

Approx 27 yards

$186

/ hr

Why Choose Braedon’s Big Dig Em

We understand that choosing a contractor is a big deal.

We don’t just work here, we live here. As long-time residents of the Gulf Islands, we understand the delicate nature of the local ecosystem and have experience working the land in a way that minimally disturbs it. We have a vested interest in the long term sustainability of the area and work with that in mind.

Whether you’re taking on a minor project or a complete redevelopment of your land, choosing a contractor is a big deal. At Big Dig Em, we’re in the business of exceeding expectations. We will work with you from initial consultation through to final walk through to ensure that you are completely satisfied with our work.

We offer our services to the following Gulf Island communities: