Buy Crushed Stone in Aurora, Missouri

Crushed stone is sold by the ton, so the first question is how much a project takes. Aurora gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year, which means drainage and washout planning matter when you choose a size and a base depth.

Whether you are laying a driveway, a paver patio, or a French drain, the right crushed stone keeps the ground stable and water moving away from the surface. Order online, pick your size, and a dump truck delivers it to your address.

Crushed Stone Sizes for Aurora Projects

Crushed stone comes in sizes from fine screenings to large rip rap. Pick the size that fits your job and your ground conditions.

Which Crushed Stone to Use for Common Jobs

The table below matches each project to the right product and a starting depth. Adjust depth based on your soil and traffic.

Local Conditions That Affect Your Crushed Stone Job in Aurora

Aurora sees about 69 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That many wet days means scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters. A truck dropping 10 tons on soft soil leaves ruts you have to fix before you spread the stone.

Soils mapped in the Aurora area are commonly moderately well drained, which is area guidance and not your own soil. That type of soil may require more or less base stone under the surface layer depending on how much water it holds. The ground around Aurora is in hydrologic group C, so it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place under driveways and patios.

Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts. Freezing about 111 days a year below 32F moves the ground enough to crack a thin slab if the base is too shallow. Snowfall of about 7 inches a year can mean plowing damage to a loose crushed stone surface, so a compacted wearing course helps.

How to Estimate the Tons of Crushed Stone You Need

Calculate tons using the project area, the depth of the stone, and the material density. Use the crushed stone calculator on our site to get a reliable number based on your dimensions.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey in Aurora

Buy online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings 1 to 40-plus tons to your address and drops the load where you mark it. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.

Choose your delivery date at least 3 business days out. Pick a morning or afternoon window. A valid phone number is required to confirm. You get an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. Someone must be at the site during the window.

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Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Stone

Crushed stone solves the base and drainage. These materials handle the surface and the finishing work.

• Walkway Gravel - A decorative top layer that stays put over a crushed stone base.
• Topsoil - Needed above the stone if you are planting grass or garden beds.
• Mulch - A weed-suppressing finish for planting areas next to stone paths.
• Crushed Gravel - Similar angular texture but from natural gravel, for a different look.
• Driveway Gravel - A surface gravel that compacts into a firm driving surface over your base stone.
• Crushed Concrete - A recycled alternative for base layers, lighter on the budget.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Stone Delivery in Aurora

Do you deliver crushed stone to Aurora and the surrounding area?

Yes. Gravel Monkey delivers to residential and commercial addresses in Aurora and the surrounding area. Delivery is by dump truck, and you choose the date at checkout. Aurora gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year, so we recommend scheduling when the ground is firm enough to handle the truck.

How many tons of crushed stone do I need for my project?

Use the crushed stone calculator on our site. Enter your length, width, and depth to get a tonnage estimate. A typical driveway takes several tons, but the exact number depends on your area and chosen depth.

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

No. Someone must be at the site during the delivery window to direct the driver and approve the drop. If no one is there, a missed delivery or redelivery fee can apply and the order is not refunded.

How far in advance should I order?

Order at least 3 business days ahead. You choose the delivery date at checkout. Orders placed closer than that may not have available slots. Cancellations more than 24 hours after ordering carry a 25 percent fee.

Start Your Crushed Stone Project in Aurora

Order crushed stone for your Aurora property from Gravel Monkey in Aurora. Pick your size, choose your delivery window, and we bring it to your address.

We also deliver to nearby communities:

• Marionville
• Crane
• Mount Vernon
• Billings
• Monett
• Clever
• Purdy
• Pierce City
• Cassville
• Republic