Buy Gravel & Rock in Beaverton, Michigan

If you are building a driveway or a patio in Beaverton, you need a base that can handle the freeze-thaw cycle. Crusher Run and Road Base are the two products most often used under a surface layer. Beaverton gets about 34 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters from the start.

Gravel and rock split into base materials that compact and finish materials that stay loose. The table below lists what each product does and where it works best for your job.

Gravel and rock products for Beaverton jobs

Choosing the right stone for common Beaverton projects

For each project you can pick a budget option or a long-term option. The table compares what to order and how deep to place it.

How Beaverton's weather affects your gravel job

Beaverton gets about 34 inches of rain and snow a year. With roughly 164 days below freezing, the ground freezes deep and stays frozen for months. That freeze-thaw movement puts stress on any base layer. A thicker base of Crusher Run or Road Base helps keep the surface from shifting when the ground thaws.

Soils mapped in the Beaverton area are commonly somewhat poorly drained. That means you may need more base stone under the surface layer to keep water from softening the ground. The ground here is in dual hydrologic group C/D. Where it is drained it takes water in slowly, and where it is not drained most rain runs across the surface. Drainage planning and a deeper base matter more here than in places with sandier soil.

Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts. A properly compacted base of Road Base or Crusher Run will carry the weight even when the ground is soft.

How much gravel or rock you need

Estimate your tonnage by measuring the length and width of the area and deciding on depth. Use Gravel Monkey's material calculators to convert cubic feet into tons. The calculator works for any product on this page.

Ordering from Gravel Monkey

Gravel Monkey ships gravel and rock by the ton to residential and commercial addresses in Beaverton and the rest of Gladwin County. You order online, choose a delivery date at least 3 business days out, and a dump truck brings the material to your site. Loads range from 1 ton to more than 40 tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. New customers get $50 off their first order with the code FIRSTTIMER50.

At checkout you pick a morning window (7 am to 12 pm) or an afternoon window (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You will get an email confirmation when the order is placed and a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. 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.

Learn more on the About Gravel Monkey page, read customer reviews, and see full delivery information.

Other materials that pair with gravel and rock

• Driveway Gravel, A surface stone that handles vehicle traffic over a base.
• Crushed Gravel, Angular stone that locks together for a firm surface.
• Mulch, Organic cover that goes over landscape rock for weed suppression.
• Walkway Gravel, A smaller, smoother stone for paths on top of a compacted base.
• Crushed Stone, Clean, angular stone used as a base or drainage layer.
• Sand, A bedding layer under pavers or flagstone on top of gravel base.

Frequently asked questions about gravel and rock in Beaverton

Does the length of the freeze season in Beaverton change what I should order?

Yes. With about 164 days below freezing each year, the ground freezes deep and moves as it thaws. A thicker base of Crusher Run or Road Base helps prevent heaving and ruts. Decomposed Granite and River Rock work as surface layers but need that base underneath to stay stable.

Is Beaverton a wet enough area to worry about washout?

Yes. Beaverton gets about 34 inches of precipitation a year, and much of it comes as rain that can wash loose stone off a slope. For slopes, use 2-4" River Rock or Drain Rock, which are heavier and let water pass through. Proper drainage grading also helps.

Does the stone size change how well it compacts?

Yes. Smaller, angular stone like Crusher Run and Decomposed Granite locks together and compacts into a firm surface. Round stone like Pea Gravel and River Rock does not compact well because the pieces roll against each other. For a base that needs to bear weight, choose crushed material.

Do I need landscape fabric under it?

Landscape fabric helps prevent weeds from growing up through loose stone and keeps the stone from mixing with the soil below. It is useful under River Rock, 2-4" River Rock, and Pea Gravel. Under compacted base materials like Crusher Run, fabric is less critical because the surface is dense.

Order gravel and rock for Beaverton today

Choose your stone or gravel from the list above and order online. The truck delivers to your address in Beaverton and the surrounding Gladwin County area. Visit the Beaverton hub page to see all materials available in your area.

Gravel Monkey also delivers to nearby communities:

• Gladwin
• Coleman
• Clare
• Harrison
• Midland
• Mount Pleasant
• Pinconning
• Shepherd
• Standish
• Auburn