Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Gardnerville address and unloads right where you point.
Most Gardnerville contractors schedule crushed gravel deliveries between late spring and early fall to avoid complications from freeze-thaw cycles. Winter work is possible but requires deeper base layers.
Ground freezing in the Gardnerville area is real but moderate, which means the base layer depth needs to be sufficient to prevent heaving.
The most ordered crushed gravel in Gardnerville is 3/4" Crushed Gravel, the workhorse size for base layers and driveways. For finer surface work, 3/8" Crushed Gravel is the right choice. Heavy structural loads require the larger sizes.
| Product | Best For | Note |
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Good for fine compacting layers such as walking paths and under pavers. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | Most versatile for driveways and compacted subbase. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Used for roads and parking areas with truck traffic. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Stabilizes weak ground before finer layers. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | For very soft sites and large volume fills. |
Use this table to find the right product and depth for common Gardnerville projects.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
| Trench backfill | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compact in 6 inch lifts |
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches after compaction |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 inch base is typical |
| Farm and site access road | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 6 to 8 inches of base |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 8 to 12 inches, compacted |
Soils in the Gardnerville area are commonly somewhat poorly drained. This means you need more base stone under the surface layer to protect against moisture damage.
The ground around Gardnerville takes water in slowly, so a deeper drainage layer earns its place to handle surface runoff.
Douglas County permitted about 314 single-family homes in 2024, which drives demand for crushed gravel for foundations and drives. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. The amount you need depends on the area and depth of your project. Use our material calculators to convert cubic yards to tons for each product. Enter the length and width in feet and the depth in inches, and the calculator gives the tonnage. We deliver loads from 1 to over 40 tons. Order online by the ton with delivery to your Gardnerville address.
Ordering crushed gravel from Gravel Monkey is straightforward. Choose your product and quantity, enter your ZIP code to see the delivered price at checkout. We arrange delivery by dump truck to your site in Gardnerville. Loads range from 1 to over 40 tons. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
You select a delivery window at checkout: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required for confirmation. You get an email confirmation immediately, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only proceeds once you approve that second email.
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The minimum load we deliver is 1 ton. This allows you to order exactly what you need for small projects like a shed pad or walkway. You can order any quantity up to 40 tons per load.
The best time is between late spring and early fall when the ground is workable. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, so ordering during the warm season avoids base issues. If you must order in winter, expect to use a deeper first lift.
Yes, contractors can place orders on behalf of their clients. The contractor must provide the delivery address and a valid phone number for the delivery window. Someone must be present at the site during the delivery window to accept the load.
Crushed gravel is not suitable for applications that require rounded, smooth gravel, such as decorative ground cover or non-compacted walkways. The angular edges lock together, making it best for compacted base layers and driveways.
Enter your Gardnerville ZIP code at checkout to see the delivered price for crushed gravel by the ton. Order online and schedule delivery when it suits you. Visit our Gardnerville page to start.
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See the delivered price for your address and order crushed gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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