Buy Crushed Stone in Merrillville, Indiana

Crushed stone projects in Merrillville often take between 5 and 20 tons of material. A standard driveway base or paver foundation needs a minimum of 4 to 6 inches of compacted stone, and the tonnage adds up quickly.

Gravel Monkey delivers crushed stone by the ton right to your Merrillville address. With about 41 inches of precipitation a year, setting the stone on a well-drained base helps prevent future settling and washout.

Crushed Stone Sizes Available for Merrillville Deliveries

Crushed stone comes in several sizes, each suited to a specific job. The table below lists the options available for delivery in Merrillville.

Which Crushed Stone to Use for Common Projects in Merrillville

Different projects call for different crushed stone sizes. The table below pairs common Merrillville jobs with the right product and placement depth.

How Merrillville's Climate Affects Your Crushed Stone Project

With about 80 days a year that bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, scheduling delivery when the ground is firm is important. Wet soil can make it hard to get a good compaction on the base layer.

Merrillville sees about 125 freezing days per year and about 30 inches of snowfall. Heavy frost and deep ground freezing mean the base layer needs to be thick enough to resist frost heave. Hard freezes shape the calendar here, so base work is easier to get right from late spring through fall. Plowing snow can also disturb a loose crushed stone surface if it is not compacted well.

Soils mapped in the Merrillville area are commonly somewhat poorly drained, and the ground falls into dual hydrologic group C/D. Where the soil is drained, it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. Where it is not drained, most rain runs across the surface. Proper drainage and a deeper base of crushed stone become more important than in other areas because of this.

Estimating Your Crushed Stone Needs for Merrillville Projects

The right amount of crushed stone depends on the depth and footprint of your project. Use our crushed stone calculator to enter your dimensions and get an accurate tonnage figure.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

Buying crushed stone from Gravel Monkey is straightforward. You order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your Merrillville address, with loads from 1 to over 40 tons available.

Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 to save $50 on your first order.

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Pairing Crushed Stone with Other Bulk Materials in Merrillville

• Gravel & Rock, Use gravel and rock as a top layer over crushed stone for a finished look on driveways.
• Fill Dirt, Fill dirt provides a stable subgrade beneath crushed stone for patios and walkways.
• Sand, Sand works as a bedding layer under pavers on top of a crushed stone base.
• Crushed Gravel, Crushed gravel is a similar angular material often used where crushed stone is not available.
• Driveway Gravel, Driveway gravel is a surface material that can be placed over a crushed stone base.
• Crushed Concrete, Crushed concrete is a recycled alternative that works well as a base under new crushed stone.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crushed Stone in Merrillville

Do you deliver crushed stone to Merrillville and the surrounding area?

Yes, we deliver crushed stone to all residential and commercial addresses in Merrillville and the surrounding area, including Lake County. Merrillville has a population of about 36,973, and we serve similar communities.

How many tons of crushed stone do I need for my project?

The tonnage depends on your project dimensions. With about 30 inches of snowfall a year in Merrillville, you may need additional depth to prevent frost heave, which increases the total tons. Use our calculator for an exact number.

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

No, someone must be present at the job site during the delivery window to accept the load. If no one is available, a missed delivery fee may apply.

How far in advance should I order?

Order at least 3 business days before your desired delivery date. The exact date is chosen at checkout, and you must be available during the chosen window.

Finish Your Merrillville Project with the Right Stone

Crushed stone is a versatile material for driveways, patios, drainage and foundations. For more details on crushed stone deliveries in Merrillville, visit the Merrillville hub page.

We also deliver crushed stone to these nearby communities:

• Hobart
• Crown Point
• Winfield
• New Chicago
• Schererville
• Griffith
• Lake Station
• St. John
• Gary
• Highland