Buy Crushed Stone in Grand Junction, Colorado

Crushed stone is graded by size, and the size you choose decides whether the material locks tight under a paver, drains freely behind a retaining wall, or holds its shape against water flow. Grand Junction gets about 11 inches of precipitation a year, so washout planning matters even in a dry climate.

The eight sizes stocked for Grand Junction let you match the stone to the job. Each one taps a different balance of compaction and drainage. The table below shows what to order for a paver base, a driveway, a French drain or a concrete slab.

Crushed Stone Sizes Available for Grand Junction Delivery

The most ordered size for general use is 3/4" crushed stone, which works as a base layer and drainage stone. The other sizes serve more specific roles.

Which Crushed Stone to Order for Common Grand Junction Projects

The project tells you the size and the depth. This table matches five typical jobs to the right product and a starting thickness.

Grand Junction Weather and Ground Conditions That Affect Your Crushed Stone Job

About 30 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling delivery onto firm ground is usually straightforward. The bigger constraint is temperature: roughly 128 days a year drop below 32F. That limits the work window for grading and compaction, because frozen soil does not compact evenly.

Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts. Snowfall here averages 18 inches a year, and plowing a loose crushed stone surface can push stone aside if the base is too shallow. Ground freezing is deep and long, which means the base layer under a driveway or patio needs enough thickness to resist frost heave.

Soils around Grand Junction are in a hydrologic group that takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer under the crushed stone earns its place by moving water away before it can saturate the subgrade.

How Much Crushed Stone You Need for Your Grand Junction Project

Tonnage depends on the area and the compacted depth. A 10-foot by 20-foot driveway at 6 inches deep uses about 10 tons. Use the crushed stone calculator on the Gravel Monkey site to convert your measurements into tons before placing an order.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

You order by the ton online, and the delivered price is shown at checkout once you enter your ZIP code. A dump truck brings the stone to your address, with loads from 1 to 40-plus tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders, and first-time buyers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off.

Delivery must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You choose a morning window (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon window (12 pm to 5 pm) at checkout. A valid phone number is required so the hauler can confirm the drop. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the load being prepared. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. Someone must be at the site during the window; if nobody is there, a redelivery fee can apply.

For more on how we work, see the About Gravel Monkey page, read customer reviews, and review delivery information before ordering.

Other Materials You Often Pair with Crushed Stone in Grand Junction

Many crushed stone buyers add another material to the same delivery. These options work well together.

• Fill Dirt - Use as a sub-base where the crushed stone sits on top for drainage and compaction.
• Mulch - A top layer over crushed stone walking paths softens the look and reduces dust.
• Sand - Paver joints need sand; the stone base provides the load support underneath.
• Crushed Gravel - A lower-cost alternative where appearance matters less than structure.
• Driveway Gravel - Already blended for driveways; crushed stone works as the base layer.
• Crushed Concrete - Recycled option for temporary access roads or bulk fill under stone.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crushed Stone in Grand Junction

Does the ground in Grand Junction freeze hard enough to change when I should order?

Yes. About 128 days a year drop below 32F, and the frost penetrates deeply here. Ordering in late spring or early summer gives you a longer work window when the ground is thawed and the soil is firm enough to compact properly.

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

Yes. Soils in the area belong to a hydrologic group that takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. That means a deeper crushed stone base helps prevent water from pooling under the surface and weakening the subgrade.

Does the stone size change how well it compacts?

Yes. Smaller sizes such as 3/8" crushed stone and #10 screenings compact into a dense, nearly solid surface. Larger open-graded sizes such as #57 or 3/4" crushed stone lock together but leave voids that drain water. The right size for compaction depends on the load it has to carry.

Which size is the most common choice for this material?

3/4" crushed stone is the most ordered all-purpose size. It compacts well enough for a driveway base, drains fast enough for a French drain, and works as a sub-base under concrete. Most homeowners and contractors start there and go larger or smaller only for a specific job.

Get Crushed Stone Delivered to Your Site

Picking the right size starts with knowing what the stone has to do under load and in wet conditions. The Grand Junction hub page links to the calculator and the full product list so you can order the exact tonnage for your project.

Gravel Monkey also delivers crushed stone to nearby towns.

• Fruita
• Palisade
• Delta
• Parachute
• Cedaredge
• Orchard City
• Olathe
• Hotchkiss
• Rifle
• Paonia