Field Stone in Norfolk, MA

Looking for field stone in Norfolk, MA? Ten Four Landscape Supply delivers field stone across Norfolk from our yard at 26 Industrial Rd in Wrentham, and we also load pickups right at the yard. Norfolk borders Wrentham, so it is a short run for our trucks. As a result, Norfolk deliveries fit easily into the daily route.

Field Stone delivery in Norfolk, MA

The town has a quiet, rural feel, helped along by the Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary and plenty of open land near the commuter rail stop. Many Norfolk homes sit on larger, wooded lots with long driveways, so orders here often run bigger than average.

Norfolk projects lean toward long driveways, stone walls along old property lines and drainage on wet, wooded lots. For that reason, field stone is a regular order in Norfolk. In short, our New England Field Stone is weathered, irregular fieldstone for walls, borders and accents, and it is sold by the cubic yard.

Why Norfolk customers choose our field stone

Field stone is naturally rounded and irregular, with soft edges from years of weather and frost. The colors run from gray and tan to brown with lichen tones, so every piece is a little different.

Because it is not cut, field stone suits informal designs. For example, it makes dry-laid garden walls, bed borders, stepping pieces and accent boulders. As a result, it blends into yards that border woods and older homes especially well.

Popular uses for field stone in Norfolk

Homeowners and contractors in Norfolk put field stone to work in many ways. Here is what people build most often with it:

• Low dry-laid garden and boundary walls
• Borders around beds and tree rings
• Informal steps set into a slope
• Accent stones and small boulder groupings
• Edging along wood chip and stone paths
• Fire pit surrounds and seating walls

How much field stone does a Norfolk project need?

First, measure the area in feet and multiply length by width. Then multiply by the depth in inches and divide by 324. The result is cubic yards, which is how we sell field stone. Field stone is not spread like mulch, so the depth columns below are only a rough guide for a stone border. For walls, instead, tell us the length and height, and we will estimate the load.

For example, a typical Norfolk job of about 900 square feet needs roughly 11 yards at 4 inches, or 16.5 yards at 6 inches. Still, round up by half a yard for edges and settling. Or call (774) 372-1050, and we will check the math before the truck is loaded.

Delivery or pickup for Norfolk, MA

We deliver field stone in Norfolk, MA by truck, placing the pile where you want it. Long Norfolk driveways are common. So tell us how far back the pile should go and whether the surface is paved, gravel or soft ground.

1. Book the load. Call or send a quote request with the amount of field stone and your Norfolk address.
2. Pick the drop spot. Next, choose firm, open ground close to the work area, clear of wires and branches.
3. Protect the surface. Then lay a tarp or plywood on pavement, so cleanup takes minutes.
4. Meet the truck. Finally, the driver calls ahead and places the pile as close to your spot as the ground safely allows.

Picking up at the yard

For Norfolk customers, the yard is a short drive south, so a pickup truck can make more than one run in a morning. As a rule, a full-size pickup carries about less than a yard of this material safely. So check your payload rating, and bring a tarp for the ride back to Norfolk.

When to order field stone in Norfolk

Stone can go down in any season, as long as the ground is not frozen or soaked. So many Norfolk customers schedule stone work in late spring and early fall, when it is cooler to shovel and rake. Also, fall is a good time to fix drainage before the snow melts.

How to build a low field stone wall

1. Dig a trench. Dig a shallow trench a few inches deep along the wall line. Then fill it with crushed stone for drainage.
2. Set the base stones. Place the largest, flattest pieces first. As a result, the whole wall sits on a solid footing.
3. Lean it back. Stack each course slightly back toward the uphill side. That lean keeps the wall stable over time.
4. Cross the joints. Set every stone over the joint below, just like bricks. Next, pack small stones into the gaps.
5. Cap it. Finally, choose flatter stones for the top course so the wall looks finished and sheds water.

Field Stone in Norfolk, MA: FAQs

More for your Norfolk project

Field stone frames other materials beautifully. For instance, it edges a wood chip path or a hemlock-mulched bed. Meanwhile, crushed stone makes the drainage base under a wall. So if your Norfolk project needs more than one material, see Natural Wood Chips in Norfolk, Pure Hemlock Mulch in Norfolk and ¾″ Bluestone in Norfolk. As a result, one delivery can often cover the whole job.

We also deliver field stone to nearby Wrentham, Franklin and Medway. For depth tips, coverage and product details, read the full New England Field Stone guide, or see every town we serve. For local background, Norfolk on Wikipedia is a good start.