Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Grayson address and unloads right where you point.
Crushed gravel projects in the Grayson area often run from a few tons for a shed pad to twenty tons or more for a driveway. Because crushed gravel is sold by the ton, knowing your volume in cubic yards is the first step to ordering the right load. Grayson gets about 48 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning should factor into your base design from the start.
Whether you are topping a lane, filling a low spot, or building a compacted base for a new structure, crushed gravel gives you an angular, interlocking surface that stays put under traffic. The key is matching the stone size to the job.
Each crushed gravel size serves a different purpose, from a fine finish layer to a heavy structural fill. The table below lists what we offer and what each size is best for.
| Product | Best For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Use as a top dressing or under pavers where a smooth finish is needed. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Workhorse size for base and drives | The standard choice for driveways and compacted subbase under concrete. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Handles truck traffic and supports large equipment pads. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Lays a stable foundation before adding a finer surface layer. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Best for stabilizing wet areas and filling deep ruts. |
Match the stone size to the problem you are solving. The table below pairs typical projects with the crushed gravel that works best.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | 6 to 8 inches as a stabilizing base layer. |
| Trench backfill | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Fill in lifts, compacting each 6 to 8 inches. |
| Farm and site access road | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Start with this over soft soil, then top with 3/4". |
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches, compacted thoroughly. |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/8" Crushed Gravel | 2 to 3 inches of fine crushed gravel on top of compacted base. |
Grayson sees about 89 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means scheduling your delivery onto firm ground is important to avoid rutting from the truck. Soils mapped in the Grayson area are commonly well drained, so you may need less base stone under the surface layer than in heavier clay areas. The ground around Grayson soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff, which reduces the amount of drainage stone required beneath your surface.
About 125 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and snowfall averages 18 inches per year. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass. A loose crushed gravel surface can be damaged by plowing, so consider a compacted top layer of 3/8 inch or 3/4 inch gravel for easier snow removal. Ground freezing is real but moderate, meaning your base layer depth should account for the frost line typical of northeast Kentucky.
Carter County permitted about 1 single-family home in 2024. New construction sites often call for a stable drive and building pad, both of which rely on proper crushed gravel base work.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton, and one ton covers roughly 80 to 100 square feet at 3 inches deep. Measure your length and width in feet, multiply by the depth in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. Once you know cubic yards, multiply by about 1.4 to get tons for crushed gravel. Use our material calculators to do the math quickly before placing your order.
Ordering crushed gravel from Gravel Monkey is straightforward. You choose your material and quantity online, and delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. Loads range from one ton to more than 40 tons, delivered by dump truck to your site. The delivery date you select must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You pick a window: morning from 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon from 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You receive 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 proceeds once you approve that second email. You or someone you nominate must be available during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they safely can. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 to take $50 off your first order. For more details, see our delivery information page. Learn more about how we operate on our About Gravel Monkey page and check customer reviews for what others have said.
Crushed gravel works alongside several other materials to complete your project. Consider these options for the same job.
Delivery cost in Grayson is calculated by ZIP code at checkout. Load sizes run from one ton to more than 40 tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders, and first orders receive $50 off with the code FIRSTTIMER50. The exact price includes the material, the delivery, and any applicable fees.
Soils mapped in the Grayson area are commonly well drained and belong to hydrologic group A, meaning they soak up water quickly and produce little runoff. This reduces the amount of drainage stone needed beneath the surface layer. Still, the base depth for driveways and pads should follow standard engineering practices for the traffic load.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. One ton of 3/4 inch crushed gravel covers roughly 80 to 100 square feet at 3 inches deep. Use our material calculators to convert your area into tons before ordering.
The size depends on the job. For a compacted base under a driveway or slab, 3/4 inch crushed gravel is the standard. For a fine top surface on pathways, 3/8 inch works best. For muddy areas or deep fill, choose 2 to 3 inch crushed gravel. If you are unsure, start with the 3/4 inch and adjust based on the project.
Ordering crushed gravel in Grayson means it is delivered right to your address by dump truck. Visit our Grayson page to start your order or learn more about what we offer.
We also deliver crushed gravel to nearby communities.
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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