Buy Crushed Concrete in Farmington, Maine

Franklin County sees about 157 single-family homes permitted in 2024, and many of those sites need a stable base that does not blow the budget. Crushed concrete gives you a compactable, recycled surface that works under driveways, parking pads and temporary access roads.

Farmington gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year, which means drainage and washout planning should be part of any base-layer decision. Crushed concrete handles that well when placed with the right depth and a proper subgrade.

Crushed Concrete Sizes Available in Farmington

Each size of crushed concrete serves a different stage of the job. Pick the one that matches the layer you are building. The table below shows the five sizes we carry.

Choosing the Right Size for Your Project in Farmington

Match the crushed concrete size to the problem you are solving. The table below lists five common jobs and the product that works for each.

Local Conditions That Affect Your Crushed Concrete Base

Farmington averages about 86 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters because a wet subgrade cannot be compacted properly. About 176 days a year drop below freezing, and the ground here freezes deep and stays frozen for long stretches. That freeze-thaw cycle moves the soil, which is why the base layer matters more here than the top layer. A deeper crushed concrete base helps resist frost heave.

The county sees roughly 86 inches of snow each year. Plowing can scrape a loose surface, so consider capping the base with a tighter material like 3/8" crushed concrete. Soils mapped in the Farmington area are commonly moderately well drained, which may mean you need more or less base stone under the surface layer depending on your spot. Ground around Farmington is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place under driveways and pads.

How Much Crushed Concrete You Need

Tonnage depends on the area you are covering and the compacted depth. Use our material calculators to estimate the load size. Order by the ton, and we deliver from 1 to 40-plus tons per load.

Ordering Crushed Concrete from Gravel Monkey

Order online by the ton and choose a delivery window at checkout: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You get an email confirmation, 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.

A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. First orders take $50 off with code FIRSTTIMER50. Learn more on the About Gravel Monkey page, see customer reviews, and read full delivery information.

Other Materials for the Same Job

Crushed concrete works alongside other aggregates. Pair it with these materials to complete your project.

• Sand, Use sand as a leveling bed under crushed concrete on flat ground.
• Mulch, Spread mulch over the finished surface for a softer look around beds.
• Walkway Gravel, Top a crushed concrete base with walkway gravel for a finished path.
• Crushed Stone, Crushed stone is virgin rock; crushed concrete is recycled and costs less per ton. Both are angular and compact.
• Crushed Gravel, Use crushed gravel as a top layer over crushed concrete for a smoother finish.
• Fill Dirt, Fill dirt raises low spots before the crushed concrete base goes down.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crushed Concrete in Farmington

What is the smallest load of crushed concrete you deliver to Farmington?

The smallest load is one ton. Farmington gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year, and a one-ton load is enough to patch a small driveway or top a path where drainage is a concern.

Do you deliver crushed concrete to Farmington and the surrounding area?

Yes. We deliver to Farmington and nearby towns including West Farmington, East Wilton, Jay, Anson, Madison, Belgrade, Norridgewock, Kingfield, Readfield, and Skowhegan. Those areas face similar frost conditions, so the base layer advice on this page applies there too.

Do you take orders from businesses as well as homeowners?

Yes. We deliver to homeowners, contractors, landscapers and commercial sites. The same online ordering and delivery process applies to everyone.

How is crushed concrete measured and sold?

Crushed concrete is sold by the ton. You estimate the tonnage needed based on the area and depth, and we deliver that weight in a dump truck.

Order Crushed Concrete for Your Farmington Project

Whether you are building a new driveway, repairing an access road or raising a pad, crushed concrete gives you a compactable base at a lower cost than virgin stone. Start your order on the Farmington hub page.

We also deliver these materials to nearby locations.

• West Farmington
• East Wilton
• Jay
• Anson
• Madison
• Belgrade
• Norridgewock
• Kingfield
• Readfield
• Skowhegan