Buy Crushed Concrete in Oxford, Michigan

Crushed concrete comes in five standard sizes in Oxford, and the size you pick changes how the material packs and drains. Oxford gets about 34 inches of precipitation a year, so choosing the right size for drainage matters.

A coarser size handles heavy traffic and wet ground. A finer size gives a smoother finish for walking or parking. The budget side of crushed concrete is that it costs less than virgin stone and works the same way.

Crushed Concrete Sizes Available for Oxford Delivery

The 3/4" crushed concrete is the most ordered base size for driveways and pads in Oxford. The other sizes fill specific roles for grading, topping and mud control.

Common Oxford Jobs and the Right Crushed Concrete Size

The project you are doing tells you which size to order and how deep to spread it. These five jobs cover most residential and small commercial work in Oxford.

Oxford Climate and Soil Affect Your Crushed Concrete Job

About 148 days a year in Oxford drop below 32F. That many freeze-thaw cycles mean the ground shifts, so your base layer needs to be thick enough to resist movement. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts.

Soils mapped in the Oxford area are commonly excessively drained, which means water moves through fast and little runoff happens. You can use less drainage stone under the surface because the ground already takes water well. The deep and long ground freezing here also sets how deep you need to excavate and fill to avoid heaving.

Oakland County permitted about 1,870 single-family homes in 2024. New construction means new driveways and pads, and crushed concrete is a cost-effective base choice for those projects.

How Much Crushed Concrete You Need for Your Oxford Job

Tonnage depends on the area you are covering and the depth you choose. Use our material calculators to figure the tons you need before you order. Enter the length, width and depth, and the calculator gives you a number.

Ordering Crushed Concrete for Delivery in Oxford

Order online by the ton, and the delivery price shows at checkout based on your ZIP code. Loads run from one ton to over 40 tons. Some orders qualify for free delivery; check at checkout. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to take $50 off your first order.

A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You choose a morning or afternoon window at checkout. You get an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window.

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Pair Crushed Concrete with These Materials for Your Oxford Project

Many Oxford orders combine crushed concrete with other bulk materials to finish the job. These materials work well alongside it.

• Gravel & Rock, Use as a decorative top layer over your crushed concrete base.
• Topsoil, Spread topsoil over crushed concrete fill for planting areas.
• Mulch, Mulch on top of crushed concrete helps control weeds in landscape beds.
• Crushed Stone, Crushed stone is the virgin alternative if you need a specific color.
• Crushed Gravel, Crushed gravel has more fines and packs tighter than crushed concrete.
• Fill Dirt, Use fill dirt for bulk voids, then cap with crushed concrete.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Concrete in Oxford

When is the best time of year to order crushed concrete in Oxford?

Late spring through early fall gives you the widest work window. About 148 days a year in Oxford drop below freezing, so the ground is frozen or wet much of the winter. Order after the thaw dries out enough for heavy truck access.

Is Oxford a wet enough area to worry about washout?

Yes. Oxford gets about 34 inches of precipitation a year. Without a proper crown and enough depth, rain can wash fines away from the surface. A compacted 3/4" crushed concrete base with good drainage handles it well.

Do you deliver to a job site with no one on it?

No. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the chosen delivery window. If no one is there when the truck arrives, a missed delivery fee can apply and the order is not refunded.

What is the difference between the sizes you stock?

The main difference is particle size and how the material compacts and drains. Crushed Concrete (blend) works for general base. 3/8" gives a finer finish. 3/4" is the standard compacting size. 1"-1 1/2" handles heavy loads, and 2"-3" is for deep fill and mud control.

Get the Right Amount of Crushed Concrete for Your Oxford Job

Start with the project size and depth, then use the material calculators to find your tonnage. We deliver to Oxford and the surrounding area. Visit the Oxford hub to learn more about ordering.

We also deliver crushed concrete to these nearby locations:

• Lake Orion
• Ortonville
• Auburn Hills
• Dryden
• Rochester
• Rochester Hills
• Pontiac
• Lapeer
• Imlay City
• Troy