Buy Crushed Gravel in Middletown, Connecticut

Middletown gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year. That much rain means drainage and washout planning need to be part of any crushed gravel job. A well-compacted crushed gravel base sheds water better than a rounded aggregate, so it holds up through wet seasons.

If you are putting in a drive, a pad or a road, crushed gravel's angular edges lock together under compaction. That gives you a stable surface that resists rutting even when the ground underneath stays damp for days at a time.

Crushed Gravel Sizes Available for Middletown Jobs

The most common order we see here is 3/4" Crushed Gravel. It works as a compacted base for drives and as a finished surface for lanes and parking areas. The table below covers every size we carry.

Which Crushed Gravel for Which Project in Middletown

Match the project to the product and the depth. The table uses typical depths we see on local jobs.

Local Conditions That Affect Your Crushed Gravel Work in Middletown

Middletown gets about 123 freezing days a year. That freeze-thaw cycle works on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. A thick base of 1 1/2" or 2"-3" crushed gravel resists the heave that pushes finer surfaces out of shape.

With about 76 wet days a year, scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters. Pick a window when the site is dry enough for the truck to get in without tearing up the surface. The 47 inches of snowfall each year means plowing can scrape a loose surface, so a compacted top layer of 3/4" crushed gravel holds up better under a blade.

Soils in the Middletown area are mapped to hydrologic group C, which means they take water in slowly and shed a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer of open-graded crushed gravel earns its place here by moving water away from the base before it saturates the subgrade.

How Much Crushed Gravel You Need for a Middletown Project

Use the material calculators on our site to figure tonnage. Enter the length, width and depth of the area you are covering, and it will give you a tonnage estimate for any crushed gravel size. Plan on compaction shrinking the volume by about 10 to 15 percent from the loose depth you place.

Ordering Crushed Gravel from Gravel Monkey

Ordering from Gravel Monkey works like this. You buy by the ton online. At checkout you enter your ZIP code and get a delivered price that covers trucking from our nearest supplier to your address in Middletown. Loads run from one ton up to 40 tons or more on a single dump truck. Some orders qualify for free delivery. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to take $50 off your first order.

You pick a delivery window at checkout: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with a photo of the load and the scheduled window. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. Someone needs to be at the site during the window. Read more on our delivery information page. For more about who we are, see About Gravel Monkey. Current customers leave feedback on our customer reviews page.

Other Materials to Pair with Crushed Gravel in Middletown

Order other bulk materials on the same truck to save on delivery. Each of these works well alongside crushed gravel.

• Gravel & Rock, Rounded gravel for drainage layers where angular crushed gravel is not needed.
• Topsoil, Finish a crushed gravel base with soil for planting strips or lawns.
• Sand, Sand bedding over crushed gravel for pavers or utilities.
• Crushed Stone, Clean crushed stone for drainage trenches and French drains.
• Driveway Gravel, Pre-blended driveway mix that includes crushed gravel fines for a tight surface.
• Crushed Concrete, Recycled crushed concrete for base work where color is not critical.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Gravel in Middletown

Does the soil around Middletown change how much crushed gravel I need?

Yes. The soils in the Middletown area are in hydrologic group C, which means they drain slowly. That calls for a deeper crushed gravel base than you would need on sandy ground. A typical base here runs 6 to 8 inches for a driveway instead of the 4 inches that might work on free-draining soil. The extra depth keeps the base out of the saturated zone.

What is the smallest load of crushed gravel you deliver to Middletown?

The smallest load is one ton. A single ton of 3/4" crushed gravel covers about 15 to 20 square feet at a 4-inch depth. For a small pad or a path, one ton is enough. If you need less than that, consider combining your order with a neighbor or using bagged material.

Which size is the most common choice for this material?

The 3/4" Crushed Gravel is the most popular size in Middletown. It compacts into a firm surface that works for both bases and driveways. Contractors use it for the final driving layer on residential access roads and for the compacted base under concrete slabs.

How far in advance should I order?

Order at least 3 business days ahead. You choose a delivery window at checkout. If you need a specific date, it is best to place the order a week in advance to secure the slot you want. We will email you a photo of the load before it ships, and you approve the delivery before the truck rolls.

Get a Delivered Price for Crushed Gravel in Middletown

Use the Middletown hub page to start your order. Enter your ZIP code at checkout for the exact delivered price. No need to come to a yard; the dump truck brings the load to your address.

We also deliver crushed gravel to nearby towns.

• East Berlin
• Meriden
• East Hampton
• New Britain
• Glastonbury
• East Haddam
• Guilford
• West Hartford
• Wolcott
• Bristol