Buy Crushed Stone in Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews gets about 45 inches of precipitation a year, which makes drainage and washout planning a routine part of any crushed stone job. The angular shape of crushed stone locks together well, so it resists shifting even in wet conditions.

Whether you are laying a driveway base, backfilling a French drain, or bedding pavers, the right size and depth of crushed stone save time on rework. This page covers the sizes available, the local conditions that affect your project, and how to order by the ton for delivery to your Matthews address.

Crushed Stone Sizes for Matthews Projects

Most Matthews contractors reach for 3/4" Crushed Stone first; it is the all-purpose size for base layers and drainage. For lighter work or tighter fill, the smaller sizes work best. The table below lists every crushed stone product we deliver, with its common use and a quick note.

Best Crushed Stone for Common Jobs in Matthews

Choose the product that matches the project. The table below shows five common jobs and the crushed stone that will handle each one.

Local Conditions That Affect Your Crushed Stone Job

Matthews has about 73 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling your delivery onto firm ground is easier when you pick a stretch of dry days. About 65 days a year drop below 32F, which shortens the work window in winter and causes the ground to move as it freezes and thaws. That movement matters if you are placing stone before a hard freeze.

Soils mapped in the Matthews area are commonly well drained. That means you may need less base stone under the surface layer compared to a site with heavy clay. Ground freezing here is not a significant factor, so the depth of the base layer stays standard for most projects. Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part.

The ground around Matthews takes water in at a moderate rate, so a standard base depth is usually enough to keep water from pooling under your stone. If you are putting down a new driveway or a patio, plan the grade to shed water away from the building.

How Much Crushed Stone You Need

Crushed stone is sold by the ton. The volume you need depends on the area and the depth of the layer. A good rule is to multiply the square footage by the depth in inches, divide by 12, and multiply by about 1.35 to get cubic feet, then convert to tons at roughly 1.4 tons per cubic yard. To make it simple, use our crushed stone calculator to get the tonnage in seconds.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

Order online by the ton. At checkout you enter your ZIP code, and the delivery price adjusts. A dump truck brings the stone to your address in loads from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery applies to qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to save $50 on your first order.

The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order. You pick a morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm) window. We send an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. You must approve that email before the delivery goes ahead. Someone must be present during the window. The site needs at least 12 feet of road width for the truck. If access is tight, the crew unloads as close as they safely can.

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Other Materials That Go Well with Crushed Stone

Many Matthews jobs use more than one bulk material. Pair crushed stone with these products for a complete project.

• Topsoil for capping a stone base with a planting layer.
• Sand as a leveling bed under pavers on top of the crushed stone.
• Mulch for finishing borders and preventing weed growth along stone edges.
• Crushed Gravel as an alternative if you need a more rounded particle shape for foot traffic.
• Driveway Gravel for a top dressing that locks over the crushed stone base.
• Crushed Concrete as a recycled option for large fill areas where color does not matter.

Note that crushed stone and crushed gravel both have angular particles; the difference is in the parent rock and grading, not the shape.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Stone in Matthews

Does the ground in Matthews freeze hard enough to change when I should order?

Yes. About 65 days a year drop below 32F, and the ground moves during freeze-thaw cycles. If you plan to lay stone before winter, order early enough to compact the base before the first hard freeze. In spring, wait until the top few inches of soil have thawed and drained.

Do winter conditions in Matthews affect delivery?

Matthews gets about 3 inches of snow a year. Light plowing can damage a loose crushed stone surface, so schedule a new driveway or parking area after the snow risk passes. Rainy days can also delay delivery if the access track turns soft. Choose a dry window in your delivery week.

How do I stop it spreading past the edges?

Use an edge restraint such as metal edging, plastic paver edging, or a concrete curb. For driveways, a soldier course of larger stone or a timber header works well. The edge must be driven into firm ground to hold against wheel pressure.

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

For a driveway that will carry cars and occasional light trucks, a base layer of 4 to 6 inches of compacted crushed stone is typical. If the subgrade is soft or the traffic is heavy, increase the depth to 8 inches. A surface course of 1 to 2 inches of a smaller clean stone on top helps lock everything together.

Order Crushed Stone for Your Matthews Job

Whether you are building a base for a new driveway or bedding a French drain, crushed stone from Gravel Monkey will be delivered to your site. Visit the Matthews hub to start your order or use the calculator above to estimate tonnage.

We also deliver to nearby communities.

• Stallings
• Indian Trail
• Hemby Bridge
• Lake Park
• Mint Hill
• Weddington
• Wesley Chapel
• Charlotte
• Marvin
• Pineville