Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Mesa address and unloads right where you point.
Choosing the right size of crushed gravel makes a difference in how your project performs. Mesa gets about 10 inches of precipitation a year, so matching the size to drainage needs helps avoid washouts.
The most ordered size for base and driveways is 3/4 inch crushed gravel. Other sizes handle everything from a compacting surface to deep fill in soft spots.
The 3/4 inch size is the standard for compactable base layers. For fine topping or heavy structural fills, the table below shows what each size does best.
| Product | Best used for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Often used as a bedding layer under pavers or as a walking surface. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | Handles vehicle traffic well and compacts firmly. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Good for roads and parking areas with trucks or equipment. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Bridges weak ground before a finer top layer. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Used in wet areas or to build up low spots quickly. |
The table below matches common projects with the product to order and a typical depth. Depth depends on traffic and soil, but these recommendations are a starting point.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Trench backfill | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compact in lifts of 4 to 6 inches. |
| Farm and site access road | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 6 to 8 inches after compaction over subgrade. |
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches, compacted to 95% standard Proctor. |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 8 to 12 inches, then top with 3/4 inch. |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 inches compacted, with 1 inch of sand on top if needed. |
Mesa gets about 10 inches of rain a year. When you order crushed gravel, plan for drainage so water does not wash fines out from under the surface. A slight crown on driveways helps shed water.
About 20 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Schedule your delivery onto firm ground. If the site is wet, the truck can leave ruts or the gravel may not compact correctly. About 10 days a year drop below 32F. Freeze-thaw cycles can shift the ground, so install your base before the first freeze to let it settle.
Soils mapped in the Mesa area are commonly well drained. That means less base stone is needed under the surface layer compared to clay soils. The ground around Mesa takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough. Order once the site is ready, because material sitting in the wrong spot gets moved twice.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. To figure out your tonnage, measure the length and width of the area, multiply by the depth you plan to use, then use a coverage chart. Gravel Monkey offers material calculators that do the math for you when you enter your project dimensions.
Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address. Loads range from 1 to over 40 tons, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.
The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You choose a window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. You get an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. Someone must be at the site during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. If access is blocked or nobody is there, a missed delivery fee can apply and the order is not refunded. Inspect the load within 48 hours and photograph anything wrong. Learn more on the About Gravel Monkey page, read Customer reviews, and see full Delivery information.
The smallest load is 1 ton. In Mesa, with about 10 inches of rain a year, plan drainage even for small projects. A 1-ton load covers roughly 80 to 100 square feet at 2 inches deep.
The best time is when the ground is dry and firm. Mesa has about 10 freezing days a year, so most months are workable. Avoid ordering when rain is forecast or the site is muddy.
Yes, a contractor can place the order online for delivery to the site. The contractor needs to provide a valid phone number and be present or nominate someone during the delivery window. The confirmation process is the same as for any order.
Crushed gravel is not suitable for clean-drainage applications like French drains or pipe bedding. For those, use clean crushed stone which has fewer fines and drains faster. It also is not a good choice for playgrounds or areas where children play barefoot, because the edges can be sharp.
Use the material calculators to find your tonnage, then place your order online. Choose your delivery window at checkout. Gravel Monkey delivers crushed gravel straight to your Mesa address. Visit the Mesa hub page for more location-specific information.
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