Buy Crushed Stone in Lakeside, Montana

Lakeside's frequent freeze-thaw cycles, with about 153 days a year below freezing, put a lot of stress on driveways and paths. A crushed stone base that is thick enough handles that movement without rutting.

With about 25 inches of precipitation a year, drainage matters just as much as load support. The right crushed stone size keeps water moving away from the surface.

Crushed Stone Sizes for Lakeside Projects

The 3/4-inch crushed stone is the size most often used for base layers and drainage around Lakeside. The table below lists every size we stock and what each one does.

Choosing Crushed Stone for Common Jobs in Lakeside

The table below matches typical projects with the right crushed stone size and a suggested depth.

How Lakeside's Weather and Soil Affect Your Crushed Stone Job

Lakeside's climate demands careful planning. About 60 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling delivery when the ground is firm helps avoid ruts from the truck. The area gets about 54 inches of snow annually, and plowing can damage a loose crushed stone surface if the base is not compacted properly.

The deep ground freezing here means the base layer needs to be thick enough to resist frost heave. Soils mapped in the Lakeside area are commonly well drained, which helps water pass through, but the deep frost still requires a proper base depth. The ground around Lakeside takes in water at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough for drainage.

Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts.

Calculating Your Crushed Stone Needs

Measuring your project area in square feet and the desired depth in inches gives you cubic feet. Convert that to tons using our crushed stone calculator, which does the math for you. No need to guess the coverage per ton; just enter your dimensions.

Ordering Crushed Stone Delivery in Lakeside from Gravel Monkey

Order online by the ton, and the delivered price appears at checkout for your ZIP code. A dump truck brings the load to your address. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order.

Delivery must be scheduled at least 3 business days in advance. You choose a morning or afternoon window. A valid phone number is required, and you will receive an email confirmation and a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded.

You or someone you nominate must be available during the delivery window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close as they safely can.

For more about how delivery works, visit our delivery information page. To learn more about our service, see About Gravel Monkey and customer reviews.

Other Materials to Pair with Crushed Stone

• Crushed Gravel, An alternative base material with similar angular properties for driveways.
• Driveway Gravel, A top coat for a finished look over your crushed stone base.
• Crushed Concrete, Recycled material for a compactable base under new stone.
• Walkway Gravel, Smoother surface for paths and garden beds.
• Topsoil, For planting areas next to stone beds and borders.
• Gravel & Rock, General hardscape materials for decorative and utility use.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crushed Stone in Lakeside

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

The amount depends on the area and depth you need. Because soils mapped in the Lakeside area are commonly well drained, you may require less base stone than in heavy clay areas. Use our crushed stone calculator to enter your dimensions and get the tonnage.

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

Yes, we deliver to Lakeside and the surrounding area, including nearby towns. Delivery is scheduled at least 3 business days out. During winter, snowfall of about 54 inches a year can affect scheduling, but we keep you updated on timing.

What is the difference between the sizes you stock?

Each size serves a different purpose. Smaller sizes like 3/8-inch work for paver bedding, while larger sizes like 2-to-3-inch rip rap handle erosion control. The crushed stone calculator helps you match the size to your project needs.

How is crushed stone measured and sold?

Crushed stone is sold by the ton. When you order online, the price is calculated for your ZIP code. The weight per cubic yard varies by stone density, which is why we recommend using the calculator to convert from volume to weight.

Order the Right Crushed Stone for Your Lakeside Job

Check your project dimensions and use the calculator to find the tonnage. Place your order on our Lakeside hub page and we will deliver.

We also deliver crushed stone to these nearby areas:

• Bigfork
• Kalispell
• Marion
• Polson
• Columbia Falls
• Whitefish
• Ronan
• Plains
• Thompson Falls