Buy Crushed Stone in Greensboro, North Carolina

Contractors in Greensboro typically know which crushed stone size they need and order by the truckload. Homeowners planning a driveway or paver project often start with more questions than answers and may not know the difference between a base layer and a top dressing.

Gravel Monkey serves both groups, delivering crushed stone by the ton to homes and job sites in Greensboro and the rest of Guilford County. Greensboro sees about 78 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling delivery onto firm ground matters for any project.

Crushed Stone Sizes Available for Greensboro Projects

Crushed stone comes in several sizes, each suited to a different job. The table below lists the sizes Gravel Monkey stocks, with their typical uses and a note about where they fit on a project.

Common Uses for Crushed Stone in Guilford County

Crushed stone solves several common problems on a job site. The table below shows which sizes to order for five typical projects.

How Greensboro's Climate and Soil Affect Your Crushed Stone Project

The ground around Greensboro is in hydrologic group C, meaning it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. For a crushed stone project, that means a deeper drainage layer earns its place to prevent washout under the base.

Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year. Combined with roughly 78 wet days annually, drainage planning is essential. The base depth must account for how much water moves through the site.

About 68 days a year drop below freezing, which limits the work window for installing crushed stone in cold weather. The area sees about 5 inches of snowfall on average, and plowing a driveway covered in loose crushed stone can shift the material if it has not settled. However, ground freezing here is not significant, so the base layer does not need extra depth to resist frost heave. Without a hard freeze to lift the surface, drainage and washout are what decide how long the material lasts.

Estimating How Much Crushed Stone to Order

To figure out how many tons of crushed stone your project needs, multiply the length by the width by the depth in feet, then convert to cubic yards. The coverage varies by size, so use Gravel Monkey's crushed stone calculator to get a tonnage estimate based on your specific project dimensions.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

Order crushed stone online by the ton. At checkout you enter your ZIP code to see the delivery price. A dump truck brings the load to your address, with sizes from 1 to 40-plus tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off a first order.

You choose a delivery 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 order. You or someone you nominate must be present. Read more on the Delivery information page. See About Gravel Monkey and Customer reviews.

Other Materials to Pair with Crushed Stone

Crushed stone works alongside several other materials. The following products are available for delivery to Greensboro.

• Mulch, Top dressing for landscape beds that retains moisture and suppresses weeds around crushed stone paths.
• Gravel & Rock, Decorative gravel for the surface layer over a crushed stone base.
• Walkway Gravel, Smaller, clean gravel that stays in place on top of a crushed stone sub-base.
• Crushed Gravel, Angular like crushed stone but from a different parent rock; can be used interchangeably in many base layers.
• Driveway Gravel, Mixed sizes that lock together for a durable surface on top of a crushed stone base.
• Crushed Concrete, Recycled alternative for base layers where crushed stone is the standard, often lower in permeability.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Stone in Greensboro

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

Yes, Gravel Monkey delivers crushed stone to Greensboro and all of Guilford County. The county permitted about 1,440 single-family homes in 2024, which shows the level of building activity here.

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

The tons you need depend on the area and depth of your project. Use our crushed stone calculator for an estimate. Greensboro has a population of about 306,355, so projects range from small patios to large driveways.

What is the difference between the sizes you stock?

The main difference is particle size. Smaller sizes like 3/8 inch are used for bedding and joints, while larger sizes up to 3 inches are used for erosion control and deep fill. Each size has a specific role in drainage or load bearing.

Do you take orders from businesses as well as homeowners?

Yes, we take orders from both contractors and homeowners. Businesses can order in bulk by the ton, and homeowners can order the same quality material for smaller projects.

Order Crushed Stone for Delivery to Greensboro

Choose your delivery window at checkout, and we will bring crushed stone to your address in Greensboro or anywhere in Guilford County. Visit the Greensboro page to get started or browse the product list above.

We also deliver crushed stone to nearby communities.

• Summerfield
• Jamestown
• Pleasant Garden
• Oak Ridge
• High Point
• Stokesdale
• Kernersville
• Archdale
• Reidsville
• Randleman