Buy Gravel & Rock in Oxford, Michigan

Contractors and homeowners buy gravel and rock for different reasons. Contractors order by the ton for driveways and base layers. Homeowners often choose decorative stone for beds and borders.

Oxford gets about 34 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters for any gravel installation.

Gravel and rock products stocked for Oxford delivery

Gravel Monkey carries a size range from small pea gravel to large river rock. Each product has a specific use.

Common Oxford projects and the right gravel

Match the product to the problem. Here are five typical jobs and what to order.

How Oxford weather and soil affect gravel work

Around 148 days a year drop below 32F. That deep freeze cycle pushes the ground and can shift a poorly compacted base. A thick compacted layer of crusher run or road base handles the movement better.

Snowfall averages 36 inches a year. Plowing can scrape off a thin gravel surface, so deeper stone and a firm base help.

Soils mapped in the Oxford area are commonly excessively drained. That means you may need less base stone under the surface layer because water moves through quickly. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts.

How much gravel or rock you need

Volume is calculated in cubic yards, and we sell by the ton. Use our material calculators to enter your area and depth to get the tonnage estimate.

Ordering from Gravel Monkey in Oxford

Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout. Loads run from one ton to over 40 tons. Free delivery on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off 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. You get an email confirmation and later a photo of the material before delivery. You or someone you nominate must be present during the window. See Delivery Information for full details. Learn more About Gravel Monkey and read Customer reviews.

Other materials that pair with gravel and rock

• Topsoil, Use under gravel for planting beds to improve drainage and nutrients.
• Crushed Gravel, A compactable alternative for driveways and paths.
• Crushed Concrete, A cheaper base option where color doesn't matter.
• Walkway Gravel, Smaller, walkable stone for pedestrian areas.
• Crushed Stone, Clean, angular stone for drainage behind walls.
• Sand, Use as a leveling bed under pavers or gravel.

Frequently asked questions about gravel and rock in Oxford

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

Yes. About 148 days a year have freezing temperatures. That means the ground heaves and shifts. A thicker base of crusher run or road base helps keep the surface stable through freeze-thaw cycles.

Is Oxford wet enough that drainage should drive the choice?

Yes. Annual precipitation is about 34 inches. That water needs to move through or away from the gravel. Products like drain rock and open-graded river rock handle water flow better than dense materials.

What is the difference between the sizes you stock?

Larger stones like 2-4" river rock stay in place on slopes and resist erosion. Smaller stones like pea gravel are easier to walk on and work well for play areas. Medium river rock is a general-purpose decorative stone.

Do you deliver to rural addresses outside the city limits?

Yes. We deliver by dump truck to any address in our coverage area. The route price is calculated by ZIP at checkout. You select a delivery date and window during ordering.

Get gravel and rock delivered to your Oxford address

Order online, choose your delivery window, and the truck brings the stone to the spot you specify. Someone must be there to accept the load. Buy gravel and rock in Oxford from Gravel Monkey.

We also deliver to nearby areas.

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