Gravel & Rock ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Moriarty address and unloads right where you point.







Moriarty sees about 166 days a year when the temperature drops below freezing, so the window for gravel and rock work runs from late spring through early fall. Plan your grading and base layers during the warmer months to get the best compaction before the ground freezes again.
Snowfall of about 22 inches a year means plowing can damage loose surface material. If you are building a lane or a pad, allow for a top dressing that will hold up under a plow blade.
Crusher Run is often the first material ordered for Moriarty projects because it compacts into a stable base that handles freeze-thaw cycles without shifting. The table below lists the full lineup of gravel and rock available through Gravel Monkey.
| Material | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth, easy to walk on. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Natural river stone in various sizes. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Aggregate size handles runoff and stays in place. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean crushed rock sized for water flow. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Fines bind the surface into a solid walkway. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Blend of crushed stone and fines for stability. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Engineered mix for heavy loads and drainage. |
Choose the right product for your project using the typical depths and materials listed below.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 4 inches compacted over a prepared base. |
| Dry creek bed | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches for visual flow and drainage. |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 6 inches or deeper depending on slope angle. |
| Landscape beds | River Rock (various sizes) | 2 to 3 inches as a decorative top layer. |
| French drain | Drain Rock | 12 to 18 inches of clean rock around perforated pipe. |
Moriarty gets about 15 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage is rarely a volume problem, but when rain does come, it needs somewhere to go. The ground around Moriarty is in hydrologic group C, meaning it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. That behavior calls for a deeper drainage layer under any surface that has to stay dry.
Only about 33 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so you can schedule most delivery windows onto firm ground. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. Ground freezing here is real but moderate, so your base layer needs to be thick enough to resist movement, not just support traffic.
If the surface is loose, plowing the 22 inches of annual snowfall can push material aside. A compacted crushed stone or road base will hold up better than a loose decorative rock in areas that get plowed.
Calculate your tonnage by multiplying the length by the width by the intended depth, then convert cubic feet to tons using the material density. Use the material calculators on the Gravel Monkey site to get the number for your specific project dimensions.
Ordering is done entirely online by the ton. You pick your material, enter the tonnage, and your delivery ZIP code sets the price at checkout. Gravel Monkey ships from a regional supplier, so the exact product may vary by batch, but you always get the size you order.
Delivery arrives by dump truck to your address in loads from 1 to over 40 tons. You choose a window at checkout: 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 when the order is placed and a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. A valid phone number is required to confirm delivery.
You or someone you nominate must be available at the site during the delivery window. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders, and first-time buyers can use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off. Learn more about Gravel Monkey at our About page, read customer reviews, and see full delivery information.
Many projects that need gravel and rock also need these companion materials.
The tonnage depends on the area you are covering and the depth you need. Because soil in the Moriarty area takes in water slowly, you may need a deeper drainage base, which increases the total tonnage. Use the material calculators on the Gravel Monkey site to find the exact figure for your job.
Delivery cost is calculated at checkout based on the delivery ZIP code. Moriarty has about 2,053 residents, and Gravel Monkey delivers to the address you provide. The charge includes the material weight and the distance from the regional supplier.
All gravel and rock is sold by the ton. The volume per ton varies by material density. A ton of pea gravel takes up less space than a ton of river rock because the particle shapes differ. The order total is the number of tons you select online.
No. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. If no one is available, a missed delivery fee can apply, and the order is not refunded. You approve the final delivery window by responding to the second confirmation email.
See the exact delivered price for any of these materials by entering your address and desired tonnage on the Moriarty gravel and rock page. The system shows the total cost at checkout, with no surprise fees.
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See the delivered price for your address and order gravel & rock by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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