Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Berkley address and unloads right where you point.
Ordering crushed gravel in Berkley is straightforward. You choose the size and quantity online, by the ton. Gravel Monkey delivers it by dump truck to your address. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after your order.
Berkley gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year. That means drainage and washout planning matter when you pick the right stone. Angular crushed gravel locks together and drains well, which is why it is a common choice for driveways and base layers here.
Not every crushed gravel size works for every job. The finest material can wash out on a slope. The coarsest is too rough for a walkway surface. The table below lists the sizes we carry and what each one does best.
| Size | For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Good for paths and paver bedding. Washes easily on steep ground. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Workhorse size for base and drives | Balances compaction and drainage. The most versatile crushed gravel. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Used for truck traffic and commercial subbases. Needs a top lift. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Bridges soft spots. Often topped with a finer size for a smooth surface. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Large stone for wet areas. Not intended for driving surfaces. |
The table below matches common Berkley jobs to the best crushed gravel size and a practical note. Use it as a starting point for your order.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Shed or slab pad | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compacted in lifts, 4 to 6 inches after compaction |
| Trench backfill | 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fines help lock the fill; compact in thin layers |
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel or 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Choose by expected load; base below frost depth |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel as first lift | Stabilizes the ground; top with a finer size |
| Farm and site access road | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Two lifts: 6 inches of base, then 3 inches of 3/4" |
Berkley has about 85 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That makes scheduling the delivery onto firm ground important. About 130 days a year drop below 32F, which shifts the work window and causes the ground to move under the stone. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift.
Snowfall averages about 34 inches a year. Plowing can damage a loose surface if the gravel is not compacted well. Soils mapped in the Berkley area are commonly poorly drained, so more base stone may be needed under the surface layer than in well-drained areas. The ground around Berkley is in hydrologic group D, meaning it takes water in very slowly. Most rain runs across the surface, so drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere.
Frost in Berkley is real but moderate. The depth you need for the base layer depends on how much the ground heaves. A deeper first lift with 1 1/2" crushed gravel helps manage that movement.
Figuring out the tonnage starts with the area and the planned depth. A 1-ton load of crushed gravel covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep. For an accurate estimate, use the material calculators on our site. Just enter your project dimensions and the calculator gives you the tons required.
You order online by the ton. At checkout you enter your ZIP code, and the delivered price shows up automatically. Loads range from 1 ton to over 40 tons. Some orders qualify for free delivery. First-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off their first order.
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Crushed gravel often works with other materials. The list below shows options that pair well with it.
The tonnage depends on your project area and the depth you plan. For a typical driveway, a 1-ton load at 2 inches deep covers about 100 square feet. Frost in Berkley is real but moderate, so a deeper base layer may require more tons. Use the material calculators on our site for a custom estimate.
Yes, we deliver to any address in Berkley and the towns around it. Berkley has about 6,909 residents, and our dump trucks can reach residential driveways. At checkout you choose a delivery window, and we confirm the date at least 3 business days after your order.
The most popular crushed gravel size for general use is 3/4" Crushed Gravel. It works for bases, driveways, and paths. It compacts well, drains adequately, and is not too coarse for walking on.
After you order, we send an email confirmation. Closer to the date you chose at checkout, we send a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. You must approve that email for delivery to go ahead. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window.
If you know the size and quantity you need, visit the Berkley hub to order. For help picking the right size, use the material calculators first.
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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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