Buy Gravel & Rock in Oxford, Mississippi

Ordering gravel and rock in Oxford means buying by the ton online and having it delivered by dump truck to your address. Oxford gets about 59 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning should guide your material choices from the start.

A load can run from one ton to over 40 tons. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, and first-time customers save $50 with code FIRSTTIMER50.

Gravel and Rock Products for Oxford Projects

Each product here has a clear job. The wrong material means extra compaction work or poor drainage. Below is what we carry and what each one handles best.

What to Order for Common Jobs

Match the project to the right material and depth. This table covers five frequent applications around Oxford.

Local Conditions That Affect Your Gravel and Rock

Oxford's freeze-thaw cycle is the first factor to plan for. About 73 days a year drop below 32F. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. A compacted base of crusher run below your surface layer stops frost heave from lifting the top course.

The area gets about 1 inch of snowfall annually. While that is light, plowing can scrape a loose surface, so a compacted top layer or a larger rock size helps. Soils mapped in the Oxford area are commonly well drained. That means less base stone is needed under the surface layer compared to clay soils, but it is site specific.

Ground around Oxford is in hydrologic group B, which takes water in at a moderate rate. Standard base depth is usually enough here. The about 78 wet days a year that bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain mean you should schedule the delivery onto firm ground to avoid rutting.

How Much Gravel or Rock You Need

You estimate by the ton, not by the yard. For a given depth and area, use the material calculators on our site. They convert square footage and depth into tons. No two materials weigh the same, so the calculator gives you the right number for each product.

Ordering from Gravel Monkey

Buying is straightforward. Pick your material, choose the tonnage online, and enter your ZIP for a delivery price. At checkout you select a window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days out. A valid phone number is required, and you get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled time and a photo of the material being loaded. You must approve that second email for the delivery to proceed. Someone needs to be present during the window. First-time customers use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off.

For more on how we operate, see About Gravel Monkey, read customer reviews, or check delivery information.

Other Materials That Pair with Gravel and Rock

Gravel and rock often need a base or a companion layer. Consider these options for the same job.

• Crushed Concrete, A recycled base material that compacts hard under pavers or gravel.
• Topsoil, For landscape beds after the rock layer is installed.
• Driveway Gravel, Specifically sized for vehicle loads and drainage.
• Walkway Gravel, Smaller, smoother material for paths.
• Crushed Stone, Angular, tight-packing stone for base or surface.
• Sand, Used under pavers or as a bedding layer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Oxford sees about 73 freezing days each year, which means repeated freeze-thaw cycles. That pushes water under the surface and can heave a loose layer. A compacted base of crusher run at least 4 inches deep reduces that movement. For decorative rock, a geotextile fabric underneath helps keep the base stable.

Is Oxford wet enough that drainage should drive the choice?

Yes. The city gets approximately 59 inches of precipitation annually. That makes clean drain rock essential for French drains, and a well-draining base course important under any compacted surface. Using a material that holds water, like a too-fine decomposed granite without a base, can soften and rut in wet conditions.

How is gravel and rock measured and sold?

All gravel and rock is sold by the ton. The calculator on our site converts your area and desired depth into the number of tons needed. A single ton covers roughly 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, but that varies with material density.

What surface does the truck need to reach the drop point?

The access road must be at least 12 feet wide for the dump truck. If the driveway or path is narrower, let us know at checkout. The crew unloads as close to the requested spot as safely possible. If the truck cannot get in, a missed delivery fee may apply.

Get a Delivered Price for Your Oxford Address

Your exact delivery cost is based on your ZIP code and the tonnage you order. Head to our Oxford local page to start. Select your material, enter your address, and see the price at checkout.

We also deliver to nearby towns. Here are the surrounding areas we cover:

• Water Valley
• Sardis
• Batesville
• Como
• Bruce
• Ecru
• Holly Springs
• Senatobia
• New Albany
• Pontotoc