Crushed Concrete ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Charlotte address and unloads right where you point.
Crushed concrete is often confused with crushed stone. The big difference is that crushed concrete is recycled from old pavement and costs less per ton. Both are angular and compact well, but for a budget-conscious driveway or pad, crushed concrete is the choice.
Charlotte gets about 36 inches of precipitation a year. That means drainage and washout planning matter when you put down crushed concrete. A properly compacted base with the right drainage will hold up better over time.
Which crushed concrete product fits your job? Here is a breakdown of what each size is for and what it is not suitable for.
| Product | Best For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Crushed Concrete | general recycled base material | Good for general fill but not for a finished surface. |
| 3/8" Crushed Concrete | fine top dressing and leveling | Too small for a heavy base; use as a top layer. |
| 3/4" Crushed Concrete | the standard compacting base size | Not for drainage layers; compacts into a solid surface. |
| 1"-1 1/2" Crushed Concrete | heavy base under drives and pads | Too large for a smooth finish; needs a top layer. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Concrete | deep fill and mud control | Not for compacting into a driving surface; use as sub-base. |
These five projects show which crushed concrete product to order and how deep to place it.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| temporary site access | 2"-3" Crushed Concrete | Use large material to bridge mud. |
| driveway base on a budget | 3/4" Crushed Concrete | Standard base for compacted driveways. |
| parking pad | 3/4" Crushed Concrete with 3/8" top | Two-layer system for a smooth pad. |
| backfill behind a wall | Crushed Concrete (general) | Use clean, angular material for drainage. |
| grade raising under a slab | 1"-1 1/2" Crushed Concrete | Good for raising grades before concrete. |
Charlotte sees about 76 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling your crushed concrete delivery onto firm ground avoids ruts from the truck. Also, about 145 days a year drop below freezing, which shortens the work window for compaction.
Snowfall averages about 38 inches a year, and plowing can damage a loose crushed concrete surface. Plan to compact thoroughly before winter. Ground freezing here is deep and long, so the base layer needs to be thicker to resist frost heave.
Soils mapped in the Charlotte area are commonly well drained, which means you may need less base stone under the surface layer. The ground around Charlotte is in hydrologic group A, which soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff, so less drainage stone is needed under the surface. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts.
Estimating tonnage starts with length, width, and depth of the area. Use our material calculators to enter dimensions and get a tonnage estimate for any of our crushed concrete products.
Order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout. A dump truck brings your load to your address, with loads from 1 to 40+ tons. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order. Learn more about us on our About Gravel Monkey page. Check customer reviews for feedback. Review full delivery information for details on scheduling and fees.
Yes. Charlotte gets about 36 inches of precipitation a year. Proper drainage and compaction are needed to prevent washout. We recommend using a geotextile fabric under the base in low spots.
Charlotte averages about 76 days with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Plan your delivery for a dry spell and ensure the ground is firm enough for the dump truck.
After you order online, you choose a delivery window at checkout. You get a confirmation email, then a second email closer to your date with the scheduled window and a photo of the loaded material. You must approve that second email for the delivery to proceed.
Yes. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order. The code applies to orders of crushed concrete in Charlotte.
Whether you need a budget driveway base or a temporary access road, crushed concrete gets the job done at a lower cost than stone. Order online from Gravel Monkey and have it delivered by dump truck to your address. Visit our Charlotte delivery page for more details.
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