Buy Crushed Stone in Montrose, Colorado

Delivered price depends on where the truck goes and how many tons you order. That number comes from the ZIP code you put in at checkout, not from the product itself.

Montrose gets about 11 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters. The right crushed stone size and depth keep water where you want it.

Crushed Stone Sizes for Montrose Projects

Each size has a job it does best. The table below shows what the six common sizes are used for and what to watch for.

Which Crushed Stone Goes Where on Your Site

Match the project to the right size and depth. The table below gives a starting point for common jobs in Montrose.

Montrose Climate and Your Crushed Stone Project

Montrose gets about 33 wet days a year, which is not many. That narrows the window for scheduling a delivery onto firm ground. Hard freezes shape the calendar here, so base work is easier to get right from late spring through fall.

About 185 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That deep and long ground freezing means the base layer under driveways and patios has to be thick enough to resist frost heave. Around 41 inches of snow falls each year, and plowing can push a loose surface out of shape if the stone is not well compacted.

The ground freezing here is deep and long. That affects how deep the base needs to be. The county permitted about 240 single-family homes in 2024, a county figure that shows new lots being prepped for stone deliveries.

How Much Crushed Stone You Need for Your Job

Tonnage comes from the footprint area, the depth you plan, and the fact that crushed stone weighs about 1.4 tons per cubic yard for most sizes. Use the crushed stone calculator on the site to get a close number: enter your length, width and depth, and it returns tons.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

You order online by the ton. Loads run from one ton to more than 40. Delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. The truck rolls to your address in Montrose on the date you pick, provided that date is at least three business days after the order.

First-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off a first order. You get a delivery window at checkout: morning from 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon from 12 pm to 5 pm. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet to get in. Someone must be on site to accept the load.

Read more about how the process works on the About Gravel Monkey page. Check delivery information for the full policy on access, cancellations and claims. See what other customers say on the customer reviews page.

Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Stone in Montrose

Crushed stone often needs a partner to finish the job. The materials below work with it on common projects.

• Topsoil, Goes over a crushed stone base for planting beds.
• Sand, Used under pavers or mixed with stone for bedding.
• Mulch, Topdressing over stone for pathways.
• Crushed Gravel, Similar to crushed stone but from river gravel; angular, different parent rock.
• Driveway Gravel, A blend that includes fines for a firm surface.
• Crushed Concrete, Recycled alternative for base layers.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crushed Stone in Montrose

When is the best time of year to order crushed stone in Montrose?

The best window is from late spring through fall, when ground is not frozen. Montrose has about 185 freezing days a year, so hard freezes limit base work in winter. Ordering in the spring lets you schedule delivery on firm ground.

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

Soils mapped in the Montrose area are commonly sandy loam or clay loam. That affects drainage and how the base behaves. With about 11 inches of precipitation a year, drainage is less of an issue, but clay soils may need a thicker stone layer to reduce frost heave.

How does delivery scheduling work after I order?

You pick a delivery date at checkout that is at least three business days away. You also choose a morning or afternoon window. You get a confirmation email, then a second email closer to the date with the exact window and a photo of the load. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email.

How is the delivery price calculated?

The delivery price is calculated from your ZIP code at checkout. It depends on the distance from the nearest supplier yard in the Gravel Monkey network. The price per ton plus the delivery fee shows in your cart before you confirm the order.

Figure Out Your Tonnage and Place Your Order

The biggest question is how many tons you need. Use the calculator at the top of this page to get a close number for your project. Then head to the Montrose city hub to place an order. The truck delivers to your address in Montrose.

Crushed stone is available for delivery to these nearby towns as well.

• Olathe
• Ridgway
• Delta
• Hotchkiss
• Orchard City
• Cedaredge
• Paonia
• Telluride
• Mountain Village
• Gunnison