Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Colorado address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors and homeowners order crushed gravel for different reasons. Contractors know the exact size and tonnage they need for each job. Homeowners often need advice on which size works best and how much to buy. Gravel Monkey delivers crushed gravel across Colorado by the ton, right to your address.
Crushed gravel is angular and compacted. It works for bases, driveways, backfill, and mud control. Choose your size online and the delivery price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code.
Crushed gravel comes in five standard sizes. Each size suits a specific layer in a construction or landscaping project. Compare them below and select the one that fits your job.
| Size | Purpose | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Good for top dressing or thin base |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | Most common driveway base |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | For truck traffic or deep fills |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Helps stabilize weak ground |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Use where drainage and stability are needed |
Different projects need different sizes. Use this table to match your project to the recommended crushed gravel.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and site access road | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches compacted |
| Trench backfill | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compacted in lifts |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift to stabilize |
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/8" Crushed Gravel | 2 to 3 inches |
Annual precipitation across the cities we serve in Colorado runs from 12 to 21 inches. Freezing temperatures occur from 154 to 232 days a year, depending on elevation. Most of the state sits in the severe band for ground freezing. This means crushed gravel bases need to be deep enough to resist frost heave.
The soil in cities we deliver to is most often hydrologic group C or B. Group C soils drain slowly, group B drain well. The drainage class affects how much base material you need. Well-drained soil needs less base; slow-draining soil needs more depth to stay stable. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts.
Gravel Monkey delivers crushed gravel to addresses across Colorado. We serve many cities, including the following.
Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Colorado, not only the cities listed here.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. The amount you need depends on the depth and area of your project. Use our material calculators to estimate your tonnage. Enter your dimensions and we will calculate the weight.
Crushed gravel is a heavy material, so load size matters. You order online by the ton, and the delivery price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. Gravel Monkey delivers by dump truck to your address, with loads from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. First-time customers can use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off their first order. You choose a delivery window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after your order date. Learn more on our About Gravel Monkey page, see what people say in our Customer reviews, and read our Delivery information.
Yes. Colorado has seasonal road restrictions in spring that can affect delivery timing. We schedule deliveries to comply with these restrictions. You will be informed of any adjustments.
The severe ground freezing across most of Colorado means your crushed gravel base should be deep enough to resist frost heave. Soil drainage also matters: group C soils drain slowly and need more base material than well-drained group B soils. Use our calculator to adjust your order.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. A cubic yard of crushed gravel weighs about 1.3 to 1.5 tons depending on moisture and compaction. Our material calculators can convert your project dimensions into tons.
Yes. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to receive $50 off your first order. This discount applies to qualifying orders.
Ready to order crushed gravel for your Colorado project? Visit our Colorado page to get started. We deliver to addresses across the state.
See the delivered price for your address and order crushed gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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