Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Hamilton address and unloads right where you point.
The price you pay for crushed gravel in Hamilton is driven by the material cost at the quarry closest to your address, plus the truck time to get there. That is why a delivered quote from Gravel Monkey always ties to your ZIP code and the tonnage you need.
Hamilton gets about 52 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when you choose a crushed gravel size and depth. The right angular stone locks together and sheds water better than a rounded product would, and it stays in place under traffic.
Angular crushed gravel comes in several sizes, each graded for a specific layer. The table below lists what each product is typically not used for, so you can rule out the wrong ones quickly.
| Product | Typical use | Note |
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | fine compacting layer | Not suitable for heavy traffic or as a top course on a drive; use it under pavers or as a leveling layer. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | the workhorse size for base and drives | Not suitable for fine grading or as a drainage layer; it packs tight for structural support. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | structural base under heavy loads | Not suitable for pedestrian areas; use it under concrete or asphalt for load distribution. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | first lift over soft subgrade | Not suitable for a finished surface; it bridges soft spots and provides a firm working platform. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | mud control and deep fill | Not suitable for thin lifts or compacted base; it creates a drainage layer and stabilizes deep, wet areas. |
The table below pairs common project types in Hamilton with the best crushed gravel size and a note on how to place it.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer, screed level over prepared base |
| Farm and site access road | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compact in lifts for a durable driving surface |
| Trench backfill | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Angular stone interlocks; compact in 6-inch lifts |
| Compacted base | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads, spread and compact |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift to bridge and stabilize soft ground |
Hamilton gets about 52 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when you choose a crushed gravel size and depth. With about 72 days a year that bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, you need to schedule deliveries onto firm ground to avoid sinking the truck and to get a solid compaction.
About 46 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but frost is not the constraint here, so the calendar is driven by rain and by how wet the ground is. Snowfall averages around 0 inches a year, so plowing damage to a loose surface is not a concern. Ground freezing in Hamilton is not a significant factor, so the base layer depth does not need to account for frost heave beyond what the soil already manages.
Soils mapped in the Hamilton area are commonly well drained, which means you may need less base stone under the surface layer than on heavier ground. The ground around Hamilton is in hydrologic group B, which takes water in at a moderate rate, so a standard base depth is usually enough.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. To figure how many tons you need, measure the length and width of your project area, decide on the compacted depth, and multiply. Use our material calculators to do that math for you and get a tonnage estimate that you can plug into your delivery order.
When you order crushed gravel from Gravel Monkey, you choose the product and the tonnage online. The delivered price appears at checkout based on your ZIP code and the load size. Loads range from 1 to over 40 tons, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after you order, and you pick a morning or afternoon window. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You will get an email confirmation, then a second email with a photo of the load. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email, and you or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order.
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Crushed gravel works well with other materials for layered or finished projects. Consider these items for the same job:
Plan around the roughly 72 days a year that bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Schedule for firm ground to avoid compaction issues and to ensure the truck can access the site safely.
No, ground freezing in Hamilton is not a significant factor. About 46 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but frost does not penetrate deep enough to affect your base depth. You can order crushed gravel year-round as long as the ground is not too wet.
Yes, deliveries are made to your address regardless of city limits. We deliver by dump truck to any accessible site within the coverage area. The delivery details are confirmed in your order.
It depends on your project. Use 3/4-inch crushed gravel for general driveways and base layers. Choose 3/8-inch for a fine compacting layer under pavers, and larger 1.5-inch or 2-3-inch for deep fill or soft ground.
To see the exact delivered price for the size and tonnage you need, visit our Hamilton crushed gravel page and start an order. The price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code and load weight.
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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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