Buy Gravel & Rock in Plummer, Idaho

What you pay for a load of gravel or rock comes down to the product, the tonnage, and the distance the truck travels. The delivered price is set at checkout by your ZIP code, not by pickup location or local yard.

Plummer gets about 29 inches of precipitation a year, which means drainage and washout planning matter when you choose a stone size. The wrong material can shift or puddle after a heavy rain.

Gravel and Rock Options for Plummer Projects

Each type of gravel and rock solves a different problem. The table below lists what we offer, what it works for, and one limitation.

Matching the Right Material to Your Project

Every job has a purpose. The table below pairs common projects with the best gravel or rock from our product list.

Plummer's Climate and Soil Affect Your Material Choice

Soils mapped in the Plummer area are commonly moderately well drained. That means a base layer of crusher run may need to be thicker to handle wet seasons. The ground around Plummer is in dual hydrologic group C/D where drained it takes water in slowly, and where not drained it takes water in very slowly so most rain runs across the surface. Drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere, and whether your site is drained or not decides which one applies.

About 72 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain so scheduling a delivery onto firm ground matters. If the truck arrives in a wet spell the load can sink. With 146 days a year below freezing and 41 inches of snowfall, the work window is short and the ground moves. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. Plowing can damage a loose surface so pick a stone that stays put or a topping that compacts.

Ground freezing here is real but moderate, so how deep the base layer needs to be depends on how much frost you get in a given winter. Benewah County permitted about 55 single-family homes in 2024, so new construction is happening and those driveways and pads need a base that handles cold and wet.

Estimating How Much You Need

Tonnage depends on the area, the depth, and the material's density. Our material calculators work in square feet and inches and convert to tons so you know what to order before checkout.

Ordering from Gravel Monkey

You order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout and comes on a dump truck straight to your address. Loads run from one ton to 40 or more tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout and get $50 off your first order.

You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation when the order is placed then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. You agree to be available or to have someone you nominate at the site during the window.

For more details read our About Gravel Monkey page, see customer reviews, and check delivery information.

Other Materials That Pair with Gravel and Rock

Gravel and rock work as a top layer or base. These materials often go on or under them.

• Crushed Concrete A compacting alternative for driveways and base layers.
• Mulch Sits on top of landscape rock to suppress weeds and hold moisture.
• Fill Dirt Levels low spots before you add base stone or gravel.
• Walkway Gravel Smaller, stable stone for paths that need a firmer surface than pea gravel.
• Crushed Stone Angular aggregate that locks under compaction for driveways and pads.
• Sand Paver base or joint filler between decorative stone.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gravel and Rock in Plummer

Does the length of the freeze season in Plummer change what I should order?

Yes. With about 146 days a year dropping below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, ground heave is a real risk. A thicker base layer of crusher run or road base helps prevent frost heave from breaking the surface stone.

Is Plummer wet enough that drainage should drive the choice?

Plummer gets about 29 inches of precipitation a year. That is enough to make drainage the deciding factor for most jobs. Use drain rock under patios and in French drains, and avoid pea gravel in low spots where it will wash out.

Do you deliver to a job site with no one on it?

No. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. If the driver arrives and no one is there, a missed delivery or redelivery fee can apply and the order is not refunded.

How far in advance should I order?

Order at least 3 business days before your desired delivery date. You pick the date at checkout, and the earliest available is 3 business days out. Weekend days do not count as business days.

Get Your Gravel and Rock Delivered in Plummer

Select the material, run the tonnage through our calculators, and place your order. The truck comes to your address in Plummer with the load you need.

See our Plummer hub page for more information on servicing this area.

We also deliver gravel and rock to nearby towns:

• Saint Maries
• Liberty Lake
• Cda
• Post Falls
• Spokane Valley
• Dalton Gardens
• Palouse
• Hayden
• Millwood
• Rathdrum