Crushed Concrete ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Holden address and unloads right where you point.
Holden gets about 48 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout are real concerns when you build a base. A properly compacted crushed concrete layer handles water movement far better than a soft fill, which is why so many local driveways and parking areas use it.
The material is recycled, angular and tough, and it locks together under a compactor. That makes it a smart choice for any base that needs to stay stable through a wet Massachusetts year.
Gravel Monkey carries five crushed concrete sizes. The 3/4 inch size is the most popular for compacting, but the other sizes each solve a different problem. Here is what each one does.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Crushed Concrete | General recycled base material | A multipurpose blend for driveways and pads. |
| 3/8" Crushed Concrete | Fine top dressing and leveling | Works as a final surface under cars or foot traffic. |
| 3/4" Crushed Concrete | The standard compacting base size | Best for locking together under a compactor. |
| 1"-1 1/2" Crushed Concrete | Heavy base under drives and pads | Ideal where deep frost needs a thick structural layer. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Concrete | Deep fill and mud control | Used for raising grades and stabilizing soft spots. |
The table below matches a project to the best crushed concrete size and a typical depth. Use it as a starting point before you place your order.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Grade raising under a slab | 2"-3" Crushed Concrete | Fill to planned grade, then compact in lifts. |
| Temporary site access | 2"-3" Crushed Concrete | 8 to 12 inches for mud control. |
| Backfill behind a wall | 3/4" Crushed Concrete | Compact in 6-inch lifts to prevent settling. |
| Driveway base on a budget | Crushed Concrete (general blend) | 6 inches after compaction. |
| Parking pad | 1"-1 1/2" Crushed Concrete | 8 to 10 inches with a 3/4 inch top if desired. |
About 147 days a year drop below freezing in Holden, and that many freeze-thaw cycles can break apart an unstable base. A crushed concrete layer that is thick enough and well compacted resists the heaving that damages asphalt or concrete above it.
Snowfall here averages about 60 inches a year. Plowing a loose surface like untreated gravel can push material off the driveway, but compacted crushed concrete holds together much better. The deep and long ground freezing also means the base layer needs to extend below the frost line to stay stable, which is why thicker lifts of 1 inch to 1.5 inch crushed concrete are common.
Soils mapped in the Holden area are commonly very poorly drained. That means you typically need more base stone under the surface layer to keep water from softening the ground beneath. Hard freezes shape the calendar here, so base work is easier to get right from late spring through fall.
To figure out how many tons you need, measure the area in square feet and multiply by the depth in feet. A cubic yard of crushed concrete weighs about 1.4 tons. Use our material calculators to do the math for your specific job. Just enter the dimensions and the calculator returns an approximate tonnage.
Ordering is simple. Pick the crushed concrete size you want, enter the quantity in tons, and your ZIP code. The total delivery price shows at checkout. We deliver in dump trucks with loads from 1 to 40-plus tons, and qualifying orders ship free. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to save $50 on your first order.
You choose a delivery window: 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. We confirm everything by email, and the load only ships once you approve the second confirmation that includes a photo. Someone needs to be at the site during the window.
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Many buyers order these related materials on the same delivery. Each one works with crushed concrete for a complete job.
It depends on the area and depth. A good rule is that one ton covers about 100 square feet at 2 inches deep. Worcester County permitted 964 single-family homes in 2024, so many local contractors set depths at 6 to 8 inches for driveways. Use the Gravel Monkey calculators for an exact estimate.
Yes, we deliver to Holden and throughout Worcester County. With about 84 wet days a year, we coordinate delivery onto firm ground to avoid rutting. You select the window at checkout.
The price is calculated at checkout based on the quantity in tons and the delivery ZIP code. There are no hidden fees. The total includes the material and delivery to your address.
The driver places the load where you direct on your property, as long as the truck can access it safely. The site needs at least a 12-foot-wide path for the dump truck.
Enter your address and the quantity you need on the Holden city page to see your delivered price. No phone call needed, just a few clicks.
Crushed concrete is a durable, budget-friendly base that handles Holden's freeze-thaw cycles and wet soils better than many alternatives. Order online in minutes and get it delivered in a dump truck straight to your site.
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