Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your West Palm Beach address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors and homeowners both use crushed gravel, but they buy it differently. Contractors typically order by the truckload for driveways, parking lots, and base layers. Homeowners often order a few tons for a new path or a shed pad.
West Palm Beach gets about 64 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter for any crushed gravel job. A well-designed base helps the surface stay stable through the rainy season.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton and comes in several sizes. The right size depends on the load the material will carry and the conditions below the surface.
| Size | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Works well as a top layer for pathways, patios, and under pavers. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Workhorse base and drives | The standard size for driveway base, parking areas, and compacted fill. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Handles truck and equipment traffic better than smaller stone. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Bridges weak spots before a finer surface layer goes on top. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Large stone locks together to spread load in wet or deep fills. |
The table below matches typical site problems with the right crushed gravel size. Choose based on the ground condition you are fixing.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Start with a 6-inch lift to stabilize the surface before adding finer stone. |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compact a 4-inch base for light structures; go deeper for heavy equipment. |
| Farm and site access road | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Use 8 to 10 inches to handle occasional heavy loads and mud. |
| Compacted base for drives | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Lay 4 to 6 inches in lifts, compacting each layer for a firm surface. |
| Trench backfill | 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Fill around pipes or utilities and top with finer gravel for compaction. |
West Palm Beach averages about 0 days a year below freezing. With no frost cycle, the ground does not heave, so your crushed gravel base stays stable year-round. That gives you a long work window for any project.
On the other hand, about 93 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling your delivery onto firm ground matters because the truck needs a solid surface to reach the drop point. Plan the delivery around dry ground: a truck needs a firm surface to reach the drop point.
Soils in the West Palm Beach area are commonly very poorly drained. That means you may need a deeper base of crushed gravel than you would on well-drained soil. The ground around West Palm Beach falls into dual hydrologic group A/D. Where the soil is drained, it soaks up water quickly and produces little runoff. Where it is not drained, water runs across the surface. So the need for drainage and deeper base stone depends on whether the site has been modified.
To estimate tonnage, measure the length and width of the area and decide on the depth. Multiply to get cubic feet, then divide by the material's density per cubic foot. Use our material calculators to convert volume to tons for any crushed gravel size.
Ordering is straightforward. Choose the crushed gravel size you need and the number of tons online. The delivery price is calculated by ZIP code at checkout. You can order from 1 ton to over 40 tons on one load. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders, and first-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off the first order.
Delivery is made by dump truck to your address. You pick a 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 the order. You will receive an order confirmation and then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. You must approve that email before delivery proceeds. Someone over the age of 18 needs to be present during the window.
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Crushed gravel is often used with other bulk materials to complete a project. The following items are available for delivery to your site.
Yes. Soils mapped in the West Palm Beach area are commonly very poorly drained. That means you may need a deeper base of crushed gravel than on well-drained soil to prevent the surface from settling or rutting over time.
About 93 days a year bring measurable rain, so the best time is during a dry stretch. Scheduling delivery when the forecast shows several dry days helps ensure firm ground for the truck and a stable base for placement.
The depth depends on the use and the subgrade. For a light-traffic path, 4 inches of compacted crushed gravel may be enough. For a driveway or area that sees vehicles, 6 to 8 inches is typical. If the soil is soft, you may need a thicker base.
The delivery truck requires an access road at least 12 feet wide and firm ground to drive on. If the site has restricted access, the crew will unload as close to the desired spot as is safe. Soft or muddy ground can delay the drop.
You can order crushed gravel by the ton and have it delivered directly to your property in West Palm Beach. Visit our West Palm Beach page to see all available sizes and start your order.
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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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