Crushed Stone ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Tahoe City address and unloads right where you point.








Placer County properties from lakefront cabins to mountain retreats rely on crushed stone for foundations, driveways, and drainage layers. Tahoe City gets about 38 inches of precipitation a year, so planning for water flow matters when you choose a base material.
Builders and homeowners here order crushed stone by the ton for projects that need a stable, angular aggregate that locks together under load.
Crushed stone comes in multiple sizes to match your project. Each size serves a different purpose, from fine setting beds to heavy rip rap edging.
| Product | Typical Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Stone | Paver setting bed and tight fill | Small enough to screed easily, stays put under pavers. |
| 3/4" Crushed Stone | All-purpose size for base and drainage | The go-to for driveways and compacted subbase. |
| 1"-1 1/2" Crushed Stone | Heavy base and erosion control | Larger stones resist shifting under heavy loads. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Stone | Rip rap style edging and deep fill | Ideal for bank stabilization and large voids. |
| #57 Crushed Stone | Concrete aggregate, French drains, driveway base | A washed, open-graded stone that drains well. |
| #67 Stone | Concrete mix and drainage backfill | Slightly smaller than #57, good for pipe bedding. |
| #8 Stone | Paver joints and pipe bedding | Fills narrow gaps where larger stone won't fit. |
| #10 Rock Screenings | Leveling course under pavers | Dusty fines that compact into a smooth surface. |
Every project needs the right stone size to hold up under traffic and weather. Use this guide to match the material to the problem you are solving.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway base layer | 3/4" Crushed Stone or #57 Crushed Stone | 4 to 6 inches after compaction |
| Pipe backfill | #57 Crushed Stone or #67 Stone | Wrapped in filter fabric |
| Concrete slab base | 3/4" Crushed Stone | Compact to 6 inches |
| French drain | #57 Crushed Stone | Fill trench around perforated pipe |
| Paver bedding | #10 Rock Screenings over 3/8" Crushed Stone | 1 inch of screenings on 4 inches of base |
Tahoe City sees about 83 wet days a year, which means scheduling your delivery onto firm ground matters. The ground can soften, so plan a dry stretch for installation.
About 226 days a year drop below freezing. That many freeze-thaw cycles can shift an uncompacted base, so thorough compaction is essential. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass. Snowfall reaches around 183 inches annually, and plowing can damage a loose surface. A well-compacted crushed stone layer resists that wear.
Soils mapped in the Tahoe City area are commonly well drained, so a standard base depth usually works for the surface layer. The ground takes water in at a moderate rate, which means you do not need an unusually thick subbase for drainage.
Crushed stone is sold by the ton, and the volume you need depends on the area and the depth of the layer. Use the crushed stone calculator on our site to get a tonnage estimate based on your project dimensions.
Ordering is simple: choose your crushed stone size and quantity online, then enter your Tahoe City ZIP code at checkout for the delivered price. Gravel Monkey delivers by dump truck to your address in loads from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders, and first-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off.
The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You pick a window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). You or someone you nominate must be present during the window. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet. If access is tight, the crew unloads as close as they can. You receive an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled time and a photo of the load. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. Full details are on the delivery information page. Learn more about how Gravel Monkey works and see customer reviews.
Crushed stone works well with other aggregates and soils. Here are materials that Tahoe City customers often order together.
Yes, we deliver crushed stone directly to your address in Tahoe City and anywhere in Placer County. Placer County permitted about 2,828 single-family homes in 2024, which shows ongoing demand for building materials here. Our dump trucks bring bulk orders straight to your site.
The tonnage depends on the area and depth you plan to fill. As a guide, a 10-foot by 10-foot area at 4 inches deep takes about 1.3 tons of crushed stone. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compacting the full depth will give you a durable surface that lasts.
No. You or someone you nominate must be present during the delivery window. If no one is there, a missed delivery fee may apply and the order is not refunded. Plan to have someone available when the truck arrives.
Orders must be placed at least 3 business days before the delivery date. We recommend ordering a week ahead during the busy season to secure your preferred window. You choose the date and window at checkout.
Order your crushed stone today and have it delivered to your Tahoe City property. Visit the Tahoe City hub page for more details and to start your order.
Use code FIRSTTIMER50 on your first order for $50 off.
See the delivered price for your address and order crushed stone by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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