Gravel & Rock ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Meridian address and unloads right where you point.







Ada County permitted about 4,682 single-family homes in 2024, and many of those new properties need stable, attractive surfaces. Gravel and rock from Gravel Monkey handle driveways, paths, patios, and beds without a trip to a yard. The truck brings the load to your address, and you choose where it drops.
Whether you need a compacting base for a lane or decorative stone for a border, the options cover sizes from fine decomposed granite to large river rock. Each product has a specific job, and the table below shows what we deliver to Meridian.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas and patios | Rounded and smooth underfoot, stays in place. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Available in several sizes for natural-looking ground cover. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Holds on slopes and handles heavy rain. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, angular stone that moves water quickly. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Packs into a hard, stable surface without concrete. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Contains fines that lock the stone together. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Engineered to support heavy loads without rutting. |
The table below matches five typical jobs with the right material and a recommended depth. Use it as a starting point; your site may need adjustments.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 3 inches compacted over a 4-inch base of Crusher Run |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches on the slope face |
| Dry creek bed | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches of 1-3" stone over landscape fabric |
| French drain | Drain Rock | Fill trench to within 4 inches of grade; wrap in fabric |
| Landscape beds | 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel or River Rock | 2 to 3 inches over weed barrier |
Soils mapped in the Meridian area are commonly somewhat poorly drained. That means the ground holds moisture longer, which pushes more water against the base layer under decorative stone. A deeper sub-base of Crusher Run or Road Base earns its place here to keep the surface stable.
Ground that freezes deep moves as it thaws, which is why the base layer matters more here than the top layer. Meridian has about 125 days a year below 32F. That deep frost cycle can lift and shift a thin surface layer if the base is not thick enough. The 18 inches of annual snowfall also matters: plowing a driveway covered in Pea Gravel can push the stone around, so a dense, compacted top like Decomposed Granite holds better where the plow runs.
Meridian gets about 13 inches of precipitation a year. That low total means drainage is still a concern because the slow-draining soil sheds water across the surface (hydrologic group C). Adding Drain Rock under a patio or at the base of a slope keeps water moving away from the structure rather than pooling underneath.
Figure out the area in square feet and decide on a depth in inches. Our material calculators convert that to tons, so you order the right amount without guesswork. Remember that compaction reduces volume, especially for Crusher Run or Road Base, so add a little extra: about 10 to 15 percent.
Ordering is simple: choose your material, enter your quantity, and check out with your Meridian ZIP code. The price you see includes delivery to your address. You can schedule a delivery window (morning or afternoon) at least 3 business days ahead. We confirm the order by email, then send a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the load being picked up. You approve that email before the truck rolls. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.
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Yes, we deliver to Meridian and all of Ada County, which has a population of about 139,593. Your order is delivered by dump truck to the address you provide, and you choose the drop point. We also cover nearby cities listed below.
Delivery cost is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout and is included in the price you see. In Meridian, where the soils are in hydrologic group C and take water in slowly, you may need a deeper drainage layer, but the calculator and product pages help you plan the right amount.
Depth depends on use. Decorative cover over beds is typically 2 to 3 inches. Driveways and paths that carry vehicles need 6 or more inches of compacted base. Use our material calculators to convert depth into tons based on your area.
The truck needs a road or driveway at least 12 feet wide with no low-hanging branches or overhead wires. If access is restricted, the crew will unload as close as they safely can. You must have someone at the site during the delivery window to direct the driver.
Order online, pick your delivery window, and have the load dropped exactly where you need it. Visit the Meridian hub page to start your quote or place an order today.
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