Buy Crushed Stone in Oakland, California

Buying crushed stone in Oakland means ordering by the ton and getting delivery by dump truck to your address. You pick the size. You pick the day. Gravel Monkey handles the rest.

Oakland gets about 23 inches of precipitation a year. That makes drainage and washout planning critical for any base layer. The roughly 42 wet days a year mean scheduling the delivery onto firm ground, not mud.

Crushed Stone Sizes Delivered in Oakland

Oakland averages about 1 day a year below freezing. Limited frost means the work window is long, but a deeper base of 1-inch stone or larger handles the ground movement that does happen.

Which Crushed Stone for Which Job in Oakland

These combinations match the project to the right stone. The depths listed are standard for Oakland conditions.

Oakland Soil and How It Affects Your Crushed Stone Base

Ground around Oakland is in hydrologic group D. It takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. That means drainage and a deeper base matter more here than in places with sandier soil.

Order once the site is ready, because material sitting in the wrong spot gets moved twice.

The 23 inches of rain has to shed somewhere. A properly graded crushed stone base with adequate depth handles that surface flow and keeps your slab or pavement up.

How Many Tons of Crushed Stone You Need

Tonnage depends on the area and the depth. A 3-inch depth of 3/4-inch crushed stone covers roughly 80 square feet per ton. A 6-inch base uses about 40 square feet per ton. Use the crushed stone calculator to match your project dimensions to the right weight.

How Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey Works

Order online by the ton, 1 to 40-plus tons per load. Delivery is priced by your ZIP at checkout. First order? Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off.

The delivery date is set at checkout and must be at least 3 business days out. You choose a window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. Gravel Monkey sends an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with a photo of the load. Delivery goes ahead once you approve that email. Someone must be available at the site during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet.

Check the delivery information page for the full policy. See what other customers say on the customer reviews page. Read more about Gravel Monkey on the about us page.

Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Stone in Oakland

• Topsoil: Finish grade over your crushed stone base for planting beds.
• Walkway Gravel: A decorative surface layer over a crushed stone binder.
• Sand: Works as a bedding layer under crushed stone or pavers.
• Crushed Gravel: Angular like crushed stone but from a different parent rock and grading.
• Driveway Gravel: Top-dressing option if you want a different look on top.
• Crushed Concrete: Recycled alternative for base and fill projects.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crushed Stone in Oakland

Does the soil around Oakland change how much crushed stone I need?

Yes. Oakland's soil is mapped in hydrologic group D, which drains slowly. That often requires a deeper crushed stone base to manage surface water and prevent settling, which increases the total cubic yards you need.

How much does crushed stone delivery cost in Oakland?

Delivery cost in Oakland is calculated by weight and ZIP code at checkout. You see the total before you approve. The minimum lead time is 3 business days, so the price is locked in ahead of your delivery window.

How deep should the layer be for a job that carries vehicles?

For residential driveway traffic, a 6- to 8-inch compacted base of 3/4-inch crushed stone is standard. Commercial or heavier loads require 10 to 12 inches or more, depending on the soil conditions.

Does the stone size change how well it compacts?

Yes. Stone with fines, such as 3/4-inch crushed stone, locks up into a tight, dense surface when compacted. Clean stone like #57 drains better but leaves voids and does not achieve the same load-bearing density.

Get Crushed Stone Delivered to Your Oakland Address

Tell the system where the material goes and get a delivered price for your address right on the page. Gravel Monkey handles the truck and the drop.

We also deliver to these nearby locations.

• Alameda
• Piedmont
• San Leandro
• Emeryville
• Moraga
• Berkeley
• Orinda
• Albany
• Lafayette
• Brisbane