Buy Gravel & Rock in Alabama

Spring is the season most Alabama properties get fresh gravel and rock laid. The window between the last frost and the start of summer heat is when grading, driveways and landscape beds get renewed. Gravel Monkey delivers gravel and rock across Alabama by the ton, straight to your address by dump truck.

You pick the size and the load, and we bring it from a nearby quarry. The price is set at checkout based on your ZIP code. No yard to visit, no pickup needed.

Gravel and rock sizes for Alabama jobs

For most Alabama projects, the first choice is a compactable base stone like Crusher Run. The rest of these products fill specific roles from decorative cover to drainage.

Which gravel for each Alabama project

Matching the stone to the job saves time and money. This table pairs common projects with the right product and a typical depth.

Alabama weather and what it means for your gravel

Across the cities where we deliver in Alabama, annual rainfall runs from about 56 to 68 inches. That much water means any gravel or rock surface needs a base that drains well or the stone will wash out. Most of the state sits in the negligible band for ground freezing, so freeze-thaw heave is rarely the problem. The bigger concern is the 25 to 70 days a year below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on location, which can soften a poorly compacted base. The dominant soil groups are B and C, which drain moderately to slowly. For soils in group C, you typically need a deeper base layer of Crusher Run to keep the stone stable. Without a hard freeze to lift the surface, drainage and washout are what decide how long the material lasts.

In the wetter parts of the state, a 4-inch base of Crusher Run under decorative stone or a 6-inch base under a driveway is common. A base that lets water move out is more important than one that resists frost.

Where we deliver in Alabama

Gravel Monkey serves addresses across Alabama, not only the cities listed here. We deliver to the following cities regularly for gravel and rock.

• Tuscaloosa
• Enterprise
• Alexander City
• Mobile
• Bay Minette
• Pell City
• Troy
• Dothan
• Albertville
• Cullman
• Elba
• Springville

Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Alabama, not only the cities listed here.

Estimating your gravel and rock tonnage

Gravel and rock are sold by the ton, not by the bag. To figure out how many tons you need, measure the length and width in feet and multiply by the depth in inches, then divide. Use our material calculators to get a quick tonnage for any product. The calculator works for all the sizes we carry.

How to order gravel and rock from Gravel Monkey

Gravel and rock is ordered online by the ton. At checkout, the delivery price is calculated based on your ZIP code. A dump truck brings the load to your address in 1 to 40-plus ton quantities. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off a first order. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date, and you choose a window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. Someone must be at the site during that window. You get an email confirmation when you order, then a second email closer to the date with the window and a photo of the material being loaded. The delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email.

For more on how the process works, see our About Gravel Monkey page, check customer reviews, and review the delivery information page for full details on access, inspection and cancellation.

Other bulk materials available in Alabama

Many Alabama customers order gravel and rock along with these other materials in the same trip.

• Crushed Concrete, A recycled base material that compacts like crushed stone.
• Crushed Gravel, Angular gravel that locks together for driveways and paths.
• Driveway Gravel, Blends designed to hold up under vehicle traffic.
• Walkway Gravel, Smaller, rounded stone that is comfortable underfoot.
• Crushed Stone, Clean, angular stone for drainage and concrete aggregate.
• Sand, Masonry sand, concrete sand and fill sand for leveling and mixing.

Frequently asked questions about gravel and rock delivery in Alabama

Do seasonal road restrictions in Alabama affect delivery?

Alabama has seasonal load restrictions on some state highways during the spring thaw. These restrictions can reduce the maximum weight a truck can carry on certain routes, which may affect delivery timing or the size of a single load. Gravel Monkey schedules deliveries around these periods and keeps you informed if a restriction applies to your address.

What conditions across Alabama should change what I order?

The biggest factor is rainfall. Across the cities we serve, annual precipitation runs from about 56 to 68 inches. In the wetter areas, a deeper base of Crusher Run is needed to prevent washout. Also, the number of freezing days varies from 25 to 70 a year. In the colder parts of the state, a more compactable base helps keep the surface stable during freeze-thaw cycles.

How is gravel and rock measured and sold?

All gravel and rock is sold by the ton. The truck is loaded by weight at the quarry, and the price is based on the tonnage you order. The material calculators on the site help you convert square footage and depth into tons.

Is there a first-order discount?

Yes. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order. The code applies to qualifying orders over a certain amount. Check the terms on the checkout page.

Ready to order gravel and rock for your Alabama jobs

The two most common jobs in Alabama are driveways with Crusher Run and decorative beds with River Rock. Both benefit from a base that handles the state's wet climate. Order online from our Alabama page and have the truck roll to your address in a few business days.