Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Santa Rosa address and unloads right where you point.
Santa Rosa sits in Guadalupe County, where ranches, farms and rural homes need durable surfaces for drives, pads and access roads. With about 15 inches of precipitation a year, drainage and washout planning matter when you pick a crushed gravel.
Crushed gravel is angular and locks together well, making it a strong choice for bases and surfaces. Delivered by the ton, it suits everything from a shed pad to a long lane.
Gravel Monkey carries five crushed gravel sizes, each for a different job. The table below shows the size, its typical use and a quick note to help you choose.
| Size | Typical Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Good for pathways and top dressing where a tight, smooth surface is needed. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | Handles daily vehicle traffic and compacts into a firm, stable layer. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Ideal for farm equipment traffic or as a sub-base under concrete. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Starts a pad on ground that cannot support a finer stone right away. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Best for bridging mud holes or building up a low area before the base course. |
Each project fixes a different problem. The table below matches common Santa Rosa jobs to the right crushed gravel size and a starting depth or note.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and site access road | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches after compaction |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/4" Crushed Gravel over 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Base 4 to 6 inches, sub-base 6 inches if soft |
| Trench backfill | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compacted in lifts of 6 to 8 inches |
| Compacted base for pavement or concrete | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 6 to 8 inches compacted |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | 8 to 12 inches to bridge the soft layer |
Santa Rosa gets about 11 inches of snowfall a year. Plowing can dig into a loose gravel surface, so a compacted top layer of 3/8" or 3/4" crushed gravel holds up better to the blade. About 115 days a year drop below 32F, which means the ground freezes and thaws. That movement can unsettle a base that was not well compacted. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass.
Soils mapped in the Santa Rosa area are commonly poorly drained. That raises the risk of washout under a gravel layer if the base is not thick enough. The ground around here is in dual hydrologic group B/D: where it is drained it takes water in at a moderate rate; where it is not, it takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. Drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere, but it depends on your specific site conditions.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. To figure the tonnage for your project, measure the length and width of the area in feet and decide on the depth in inches. Use the material calculators on our site to convert those numbers into tons based on the density of the crushed gravel you pick.
When you order from Gravel Monkey, you buy by the ton and see the delivered price for your ZIP at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address, typically 1 to 40-plus tons per order. Delivery is free on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order.
Your delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You choose a morning window (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon window (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required, and you must be at the site during the window. You get an email confirmation when you order, then a second email closer to the date with the window and a photo of the material being loaded. The delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. Learn more on our Delivery Information page.
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Crushed gravel works alone, but combining it with other materials can solve more problems. Here are options to consider for the same job.
The delivered price depends on your ZIP code and the tonnage you order. You get the exact price at checkout before you pay. Santa Rosa gets about 31 wet days a year, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is important to avoid ruts from the truck.
Yes, because soils in the Santa Rosa area are commonly poorly drained. That means you may need a deeper base or more drainage stone under the surface layer to keep the gravel from shifting or washing out. The exact depth depends on your specific site and how well it drains.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. You order the number of tons you need, and the truck delivers that weight to your property. The material calculators can help you convert your project dimensions into tons.
The size depends on the project. For a driveway that sees cars and light trucks, 3/4 inch crushed gravel is the workhorse. For a soft area or mud, start with the 2 to 3 inch size. For a top walking surface, use 3/8 inch. Think about the traffic and the subgrade condition.
Ordering online takes a few minutes. We deliver to Santa Rosa and the rest of Guadalupe County. Visit our Santa Rosa hub page for more local options.
Choose your size, add the tons you need, and let us bring it to your site.
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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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