Buy Crushed Stone in Saco, Maine

When you order crushed stone from Gravel Monkey, you buy it by the ton and choose a delivery day online. Saco gets about 50 inches of precipitation a year, so planning for drainage and washout is part of picking the right product.

The truck arrives at your address and drops the load where you need it. You only decide the size and the date.

Crushed Stone Sizes We Deliver to Saco

Not every crushed stone size works for every job. The table shows what each product is suited for and what to watch for.

Choosing Crushed Stone for Common Saco Projects

The table below matches typical jobs to the right crushed stone size and what depth to plan for.

How Saco's Climate Affects Your Crushed Stone Project

Soils mapped in the Saco area are commonly poorly drained, so additional base stone is often needed under the surface layer to channel water away. Around 85 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, meaning you need firm ground on delivery day.

About 160 days a year drop below 32F, and the ground freezes deep. That freeze-thaw cycle moves the soil, which is why a deeper base layer matters more here than in milder climates. Ground that freezes deep moves as it thaws, which is why the base layer matters more here than the top layer.

Saco sees about 70 inches of snow annually. Plowing a loose crushed stone surface can push the stone aside, so compacting the top layer or using a larger size like 3/4" helps. The soil water group around Saco is A/D: where the ground is drained it soaks water in quickly, but where it is not drained, water runs across the surface. That split means you should plan for good drainage under any stone layer, especially for vehicle loads.

Estimating Your Crushed Stone Quantity

How many tons you need depends on the area and the layer depth. Use our crushed stone calculator to get a starting number by entering your dimensions.

Ordering Crushed Stone Delivery in Saco from Gravel Monkey

You order online by the ton. At checkout you enter your ZIP code to see the delivered price. Loads range from 1 to 40 tons or more, and delivery by dump truck is scheduled at least 3 business days after the order date.

Choose a morning window, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. You need to be at the site or have someone there. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. 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.

Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. For more about how we work, see our About Gravel Monkey page, read customer reviews, and check delivery information.

Other Bulk Materials for Your Saco Project

• Crushed Gravel, Rounded but angular, similar drainage to crushed stone; use where cost matters.
• Driveway Gravel, Pre-mixed with fines for a tight surface; works over a crushed stone base.
• Crushed Concrete, Recycled alternative that compacts well; ideal for fill and base layers.
• Gravel & Rock, Broader selection including river rock; for decorative use or drainage.
• Sand, Paver bedding and joint fill; often used over a crushed stone base.
• Fill Dirt, For raising grade before the stone layer; compacts differently than crushed stone.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Stone in Saco

Does the soil around Saco change how much crushed stone I need?

Yes. Soils mapped in the Saco area are commonly poorly drained, so you may need more base stone to ensure proper drainage and stability. The soil water group around Saco is A/D, meaning drainage conditions vary widely, which affects how thick the base layer should be.

How much does crushed stone delivery cost in Saco?

Saco gets about 85 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain, which means scheduling delivery onto firm ground is important. The cost of crushed stone delivery is calculated at checkout and includes everything except any site access issues. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.

What is the difference between the sizes of crushed stone you stock?

Sizes range from fine screenings (#10) up to 2 to 3 inch rip rap. Smaller sizes like 3/8" and #8 compact into tight gaps for paver joints and bedding. Larger sizes like 3/4" and #57 provide good drainage and structural base. The right size depends on whether the job needs to drain, bear weight, or both.

How deep should the layer be for a job that carries vehicles?

The base depth depends on the soil strength and the expected vehicle weight. For driveways in Saco, a compacted base of 4 to 6 inches of crushed stone is typical, but use our crushed stone calculator to estimate the exact tonnage for your project.

Get Your Crushed Stone Delivered in Saco

To get a delivered price for your Saco address, start your order online. Gravel Monkey handles the truck, the drop and the pricing. Visit our Saco hub to begin.

Nearby Cities We Deliver To

• Scarborough
• Biddeford
• South Portland
• Hollis Center
• Kennebunk
• Westbrook
• Waterboro
• North Waterboro
• Wells
• Windham