Buy Crushed Gravel in Montpelier, Idaho

A load of crushed gravel is what you order when you need a hard, compactable surface for a driveway, lane or pad. Here in Montpelier you buy it by the ton online, and Gravel Monkey handles the truck and the drop. Montpelier gets about 22 inches of precipitation a year. That means drainage and washout planning matter for every job where water could sit on top of the stone.

You pick the size that fits your work and the day you want it brought. The gravel comes dumped off the truck into a clean pile. From there you spread and compact it yourself.

Crushed Gravel Sizes for Montpelier Jobs

Crushed gravel comes in several sizes in Montpelier. Each one suits a different part of the job.

Which Crushed Gravel to Order for Your Project

Match the material to what you are building. The table below uses the same sizes listed above.

Montpelier Weather and Your Crushed Gravel Job

Montpelier has around 202 days a year that drop below freezing. That long freeze cycle pushes moisture upward and can heave a thin or poorly compacted base. You need a stable subgrade and enough depth in the crushed gravel to resist that movement. Ground freezing here is deep and long, so the base layer under a driveway or pad has to go down far enough to sit on firm soil below the frost line.

Soils mapped in the Montpelier area are commonly well drained. That means less risk of water sitting under the stone, so you may need less base gravel than you would on heavy clay. The ground around Montpelier takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough to handle what falls during a wet spring. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts.

Montpelier gets about 84 inches of snow a year. Plowing that snow off a loose gravel surface can push the top layer into furrows. A well-compacted 3/4" layer holds up better under the blade.

Estimating How Much Crushed Gravel You Need

Calculate the cubic area of the job in feet and divide by the depth you plan to install. That gives you a volume, which you then convert into tons. Use our material calculators to get the number without doing the math yourself.

Ordering Crushed Gravel from Gravel Monkey

You order crushed gravel by the ton online. The delivery price shows at checkout based on your ZIP code and the quantity. Standard delivery is free on qualifying orders. Loads run from 1 ton up to 40-plus tons per truck. Enter code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off a first order.

Choose a delivery window at checkout: morning from 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon from 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after you order. You get an email confirmation when you place the order, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. You need to be present or have someone you nominate at the site during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck.

Read more about how it works on our About Gravel Monkey page. See what customers say on our Customer reviews page. Full policies are on the Delivery information page.

Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Gravel

Crushed gravel works alone, but it often shares the job with other materials. Below are the ones we deliver in Montpelier.

• Gravel & Rock for a different look or a decorative top layer over the crushed gravel.
• Topsoil used on top of crushed gravel in raised beds or around plantings.
• Mulch for weed suppression and moisture retention on top of a compacted crushed gravel base.
• Crushed Stone is also crushed and angular, but comes from rock instead of gravel.
• Driveway Gravel is a blend ready for a finished drive surface.
• Crushed Concrete a recycled option for structural base where color does not matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montpelier a wet enough area to worry about washout?

Yes, because Montpelier gets about 22 inches of precipitation a year. That is enough to erode a pile of loose crushed gravel if the drainage is poor or if a heavy rain hits before the stone is compacted. Plan a runoff path or slope the surface away from buildings.

How many wet days a year should I plan a crushed gravel delivery around in Montpelier?

About 101 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters because a muddy site can make it hard for the truck to access the drop spot and can leave ruts. Check the forecast and pick a dry window.

How is the delivery price calculated?

The delivery price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code and the quantity ordered. Standard delivery is free on qualifying orders. The exact price is shown before you commit to the order.

Where will the driver put the load?

The driver will place the load where you direct them, as close as the truck can safely reach. If the site has a road width under 12 feet or has overhead obstructions, the crew unloads as close as they can to the requested spot. You or someone you nominate needs to be there to guide them.

Order Crushed Gravel in Montpelier Today

Driveways, lanes, pads and base layers are the two most common jobs for crushed gravel around Montpelier. Order online now and pick your delivery day.

We serve Montpelier and all of Bear Lake County from our network of regional suppliers. Visit the Montpelier hub page for more details.

We also deliver crushed gravel to these nearby areas:

• Soda Springs
• Garden City
• Afton
• Preston
• Franklin
• Richmond
• Lewiston
• Lava Hot Springs
• Downey
• Smithfield