Local and professional. Deliveries are on time with the proper mix for our application. When we needed gravel and bark for other projects. We knew where to start and finish. Right here with Hanford. Today I was in there for a different reason. Because I am told Preston Hanford does more than just lay the sand, gravel and ground covering in the greater Sacramento valley. Preston is also a longtime supporter of youth activities in Elk Grove and beyond. From schools to extracurricular youth activities. To our military. And as a veteran. I appreciate someone that looks after their community. Definitely the right place to find your concrete, gravel and other landscape ground covering needs. read more

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If you're considering working with Hanford Sand & Gravel, be cautious. Although our involvement was indirect--through our contractor--our experience still revealed a serious lack of professionalism in their customer service and payment handling. They failed to c We recently had an unfortunate experience with Hanford Sand & Gravel, even though our interaction was indirect--through our contractor. Despite not being their direct customer, we were pulled into a payment issue due to their failure to collect payment from their actual customer before delivery. They later claimed the order was COD, but that was never communicated ahead of time, and no payment was requested at the time of delivery. Instead of resolving the issue directly with their customer, they sent us, a third party, threatening notices about filing a Mechanic's Lien. This approach was not only unprofessional but completely avoidable had the company handled their internal processes properly. It caused unnecessary stress for people uninvolved in the transaction. We hope Hanford Sand & Gravel improves their communication and payment procedures moving forward. read more

Needed some soil for a large lawn renovation. Called around couldn't get a divwry in my window. Got a hold of Ron at Hanford told him what I needed and what was the availability for delivery. Asked where I was said thirty minutes. I was shocked and happy as this would insure my ability to complete prep in time for hydroseeding. Service was outstanding. Sandy loam was ideal for my project. Highly recommend them will use again. read more

Great selection of rocks just didn't have size of river rock I needed. Not a problem, I'll go back for gravel delivery needs in future vs having rock hauled out from out of town. Friendly, helpful, professional staff in the office. Suggested company who likely would have what I needed and offered to get directions for me. I declined because I knew where it was located. Excellent customer service goes a long way!! Thank you! read more

I've been doing landscaping in the Elk Grove area from about 7 years now and came across this place about two weeks ago. Was looking for a place closer than hasties for some AB. So glad I checked! They not only save me travel time which is both labor and fuel $$$$ which is awesome but they have great prices! They have the basics which help a ton! The staff is super friendly in all aspects of the purchase from Jenny at the counter to Drew the loader. All super friendly and help full! All in all if your in the EG area you need to know about this place especially if landscaping is your business!! A special thank you to John, for the break drum for my bench grinder. read more

Hanford Sand & Gravel - 50/50 top soil - Building Supplies Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Needed 6 yds of mulch to finish off a landscaping project. Contacted them by email, finalized price and schedule on the phone and they were able to deliver the next day. The driver was courteous and did a nice job dropping the mulch in my driveway in a nice tight pile. read more

Their Concrete truck drivers drive like ass almost ran me off the road and almost made me hit a couple other cars come back on. They need to check the drivers to see if they are on drug read more

I went to this place for some screened dirt, got a qoute and his guy showed me the dirt, 2 days later went with a trailer, there price got doubled saying we never told u and if u want or not get out. read more

We were taken care of very well and are now enjoying our new patio! The woman who answered the phone for our concrete order was both informative and funny. The cement truck showed up on time to my house and I was greeted by a nice gentleman who made everything go smoothly. While have only bought cement from this company, I will be back for soil and garden rock in the near future. read more

On March 19th 2020 the day we got the word that millions of people would be out of work because of the stay home order, not much traffic on the road when I was traveling East on Grantline road in my truck, when coming the opposite way, a dump truck passed me and dropped a big rock or rocks onto my truck putting multiple holes in my window. I made a U turn caught up to the dump truck, took a picture of the plate and followed into the Hanford sand and gravel yard. I talked to the manager of this business of which he apologized and took my info and said it would be taken care of and he would turn it over for their insurance to handle. After many weeks of waiting the insurance company contacted me and took my report and Federated Insurance ( Hanfords insurance) said they would cover my window after taking my recorded report and seeing pictures. They asked for estimates of which I sent. A week later no response. Finally after me calling and emailing multiple times a day. I spoke to a manager of Federated insurance. This man was very rude and said, we are taking back our word and denying your claim. The driver wasn't carrying any rock, his truck was empty. I decided to call Handford myself and speak to a manager or owner. I was told not to worry, by one of the owners and she would talk to her son, the owner of this 4 generation business. I called them back 4 days later after no response from them and was told they would not cover my window because they were only carrying peat gravel. I would like to know after being told 3 stories, was the truck carrying rock, empty, or carrying peat rock. This company lied to me, deceived me, and this is just plain poor business on their part. Apparently saving 378 dollars for a window is good business, then satisfying a customer, that is clearly in the right with evidence supporting their claim. Clearly this business has been around a long time because 1,2, and 3rd generations knew how to run a business correctly and not lie to their customers. FYI customers, and having a good relationship with them are what build a good business. Poor business and dissatisfied customers is what ruin a business. Myself, a business owner of a successful construction company and doing customer service for over 30 years, have had to eat more then 378 dollars to satisfy a customer. With this being said, I will never use this company, nor would I recommend this company to any of my business associates. read more

Hanford Sand & Gravel - Building Supplies Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I had about 2 CY of concrete to pour for a small driveway project at my house. I work on large scale commercial construction projects, so I've worked with a fair share of ready mix companies. Hanford had no problem supplying a short load at a very reasonable price on a Saturday. They were on time, and gave me a call when they were headed to my house to confirm the delivery. The truck clean, and did not require a washout. I highly recommend! TIP: They do not accept American Express, other cards and checks are OK! read more

We had the same experience as a previous reviewer. We got their 50/50 topsoil/compost mix, which is really poor in quality. Lots of clay, big chunks of ultra-hard sediment, very light in color, and what looks to be crushed brick in the mix. We made a mistake by going here and won't do business with them again. read more

Be AWARE! I was quoted one price over the phone vs when they were ready to leave my home wanting payment. They placed a lot of hidden fees on the only invoice that were NOT disclosed on the date of requesting service and they were 1.5 hours late!!! I ended paying several hundred more then told! They charged for stand by time, $2 for ever minute ??, $40 for the use of some filter for the drum, $40 Saturday fee??? They were also trying to charge me $150 if the truck didn't make it back to the yard by a certain time???And they were the ones who were late??? I've reported them to BBB+ and The Contractor Licensing Board so they are aware of this business going on in my community as I am a elk grove resident. I wonder how many people they have Taken $$ from? As I was talking and complaining to the dispatcher he said "then don't pay it and I just place a LIEN ON MY PROPERTY!!!! Totally unProfesional straight up Bad Business!!! Turn else where.....I'm ok with paying for stuff but tell me up front so I'm aware! read more

I got a pickup full of 50/50 compost for the first time, and now I'm a devoted customer. The owner, Mrs Hanford, was friendly and helpful. The yardman was also friendly and helpful. I'm recommending Hanford to my neighbors. read more

Watch out for these guys. We ordered a bunch of their compost mix for our garden. After we started to dig in to the pile, we realized that the compost we got was mostly sand. It was very poor quality dirt. We contacted Hanford to ask about getting a refund, since they sold us dirt that we did not want to use in our garden. Very rude people there, said no way, we bought it, no refunds. So we will take our happy butts down to Hasties, where I have gotten dirt in the past. Poor customer service and business practices. A good compost for gardening is not 50% sand, but to Hanford Ready Mix, it is, and if you decide you don't want their version of compost, you are stuck. We spent over $200 on this dirt that is useless. AVOID AT ALL COSTS read more

Very rude to customers. The owner retired and customer service and quality control has gone down hill. Be cautious when buying from this company. read more

Costumer service was outstanding--again. I've purchased decomposed granite from them twice. First time was four years ago. Right before they closed--I mean, literally minutes before they called it a day--I came to them to buy some DG. They didn't turn me away. They were so helpful to give me the pricing and then to load it onto my truck. My second trip was just the other day. I came back for more DG, and they only charged me $5 for three-five gallon buckets-full of the material. Pretty good, I would say. read more