Buy Crushed Stone in Albion, New York

If you are putting in a new driveway or building a patio, the crushed stone you choose matters. Albion gets about 36 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning should guide your choice between a material like 3/4" Crushed Stone for base support or #57 Crushed Stone for a stable surface.

Crushed stone comes in several sizes, each suited to a different part of the job. For a tight paver setting bed, 3/8" Crushed Stone works well. For heavy erosion control, the 2"-3" size holds its place without washing away.

Crushed Stone Options in Albion

Crushed stone splits into base materials and finish materials. The table below lists every size we deliver in Albion, with its best use.

What to Order for Common Jobs

For each job below, you have a budget option and a long-term option. The budget choice uses a larger stone that costs less per ton but may need a thicker layer. The long-term choice uses a well-graded stone that compacts to a hard surface with less settling over time.

How Albion's Climate Affects Your Choice

Soils mapped in the Albion area are commonly moderately well drained. That means under a crushed stone layer you may need more or less base stone depending on where the water goes. About 84 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so schedule your delivery onto firm ground rather than mud.

The ground around Albion is in dual hydrologic group B/D. Where it is drained it takes water in at a moderate rate; where it is not, water runs across the surface. This makes drainage and a deeper base matter more here than in many other places. About 129 days a year drop below 32F, which can move an unsettled layer as frost heaves. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass.

Snowfall hits about 74 inches a year. If you plow the drive, a loose stone surface can get pushed around, so a compacted top layer helps hold the stone in place. Ground freezing is real but moderate, which affects how deep the base layer needs to be.

How Much Crushed Stone You Need

To estimate the tonnage, measure the length, width and depth in feet, then use a crushed stone calculator to convert volume to weight. Crushed stone is sold by the ton, and a typical cubic yard weighs about 1.4 tons, but the exact density varies by size.

Ordering from Gravel Monkey

Ordering crushed stone in Albion is simple. You pick the product and quantity online by the ton, and the price for delivery to your address is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. Loads range from 1 to 40+ tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.

You choose a delivery window: morning from 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon from 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order. We need a valid phone number to confirm, and you get an email confirmation first, then 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. Someone must be at the site during the window, or a redelivery fee can apply. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. Delivery information covers the full policy. About Gravel Monkey explains our nationwide network. See customer reviews for feedback from other buyers.

Other Materials to Pair with Crushed Stone

Crushed stone is angular and comes from quarried rock. Confuse it with crushed gravel? Both are angular, but crushed gravel comes from stream deposits and may have more rounded fragments. The difference is the parent rock and the grading. For materials that work with crushed stone, consider the following.

• Crushed Gravel, A less expensive alternative for base layers when pure angularity is not critical.
• Driveway Gravel, Often a mix of crushed stone and fines that locks into a hard surface.
• Crushed Concrete, Recycled material that can serve as a base under new stone.
• Mulch, Use over stone for a finished look in garden paths.
• Gravel & Rock, Rounder materials that work as top dressing over a crushed stone base.
• Walkway Gravel, Smaller, decorative gravel that pairs with a crushed stone subbase.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the smallest load of crushed stone you deliver to Albion?

The smallest load is 1 ton. You choose the delivery date at checkout, and it must be at least 3 business days after the order date.

Does the soil around Albion change how much crushed stone I need?

Yes. The ground is mapped in dual hydrologic group B/D. Where the soil is drained, it takes water at a moderate rate; where it is not, water runs off. That means a deeper stone base is wise in areas with poor drainage.

Does the stone size change how well it compacts?

Yes. Smaller, well-graded stone with a range of particle sizes compacts to a denser, more stable surface. Larger single-size stone leaves more voids and does not lock together as tightly.

How deep should the layer be for a job that carries vehicles?

For a driveway that carries cars and light trucks, a base of 4 to 6 inches of crushed stone is common, compacted in two lifts. The exact depth depends on the subgrade and the weight of the vehicles. Use the calculator to match the depth to your tonnage.

Get Crushed Stone Delivered to Your Albion Address

Ordering is straightforward: pick the size, choose your delivery window, and a dump truck brings the stone to your site. No need to visit a yard. Start by browsing the products on our Albion page.

We also deliver crushed stone to nearby areas.

• Holley
• Medina
• Brockport
• Oakfield
• Middleport
• Bergen
• Batavia
• Churchville
• Spencerport
• Hilton