Buy Crushed Stone in Akron, Ohio

Crushed stone is sold by the ton online at Gravel Monkey, and we deliver it to your Akron address with a dump truck. Because Akron gets about 42 inches of precipitation a year, drainage planning matters when you choose your base material. Pick the size you need at checkout, and we handle the rest.

No yard visits, no phone quotes. You order by the ton, enter your ZIP for the delivered price, and schedule a delivery window. The truck arrives with your load, and you approve the material before it leaves the supplier.

Crushed Stone Sizes Available in Akron

Each crushed stone size fits a different job. The table below lists what each product is for and what it is not suitable for, so you can match the stone to your project.

Choosing the Right Crushed Stone for Your Project in Akron

Match the stone size to the surface you are building. The table below shows which product works for common jobs.

Akron's Climate and Your Crushed Stone Delivery

Akron sees about 89 wet days a year, which means scheduling your delivery for firm ground matters. A wet truck path can rut the yard and delay the job. About 126 days a year drop below 32F, narrowing your work window for compacting and grading. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift.

Snowfall averages about 45 inches annually. A plowed driveway with a loose crushed stone surface can scatter stone into the lawn, so a compacted base layer helps keep everything in place. The moderate ground freezing here means the base needs to be deep enough to resist frost heave, especially under a slab or driveway.

Estimating Your Crushed Stone Tonnage

How much crushed stone you need depends on the area in square feet and the depth you plan to fill. Our crushed stone calculator lets you enter dimensions and get a tonnage estimate. Use it before checkout to know your quantity.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

You order online by the ton, and the delivered price is calculated at checkout by your ZIP code. A dump truck brings 1 to 40+ tons to your address in Akron. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders, and new customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off their first order.

Choose your delivery window at checkout: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. The lead time is at least 3 business days. You receive an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email.

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Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Stone

For a complete job, you may need these materials delivered alongside your crushed stone.

• Crushed Gravel, Often used as a base layer below crushed stone for extra stability.
• Driveway Gravel, A topcoat option if you want a different look on the surface.
• Crushed Concrete, A cost-effective alternative for deep fill and drainage.
• Gravel & Rock, Rounded stone that can be mixed with crushed stone for drainage applications.
• Fill Dirt, Used as a sub-base where you need to raise grade before placing crushed stone.
• Topsoil, For finishing around stone features and planting above the crushed stone layer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. The ground freezing here is real but moderate, so a deeper base layer may be needed to resist frost heave. This means you could require more crushed stone than a shallow base. Use our calculator to estimate based on your project depth and area.

How much does crushed stone delivery cost in Akron?

Your delivery cost is calculated by ZIP code at checkout. Summit County permitted about 580 single-family homes in 2024, a county figure that indicates active building demand. The exact price depends on your tonnage and address.

Does the stone size change how well it compacts?

Yes. Smaller stones like 3/8" crushed stone compact to a dense, smooth surface. Larger stones like 2"-3" crushed stone leave voids and do not compact as tightly. Choosing the right size for the job ensures proper compaction and load bearing.

Which size is the most common choice for this material?

3/4" Crushed Stone is the most common all-purpose size for base layers and drainage. It compacts well and works for driveways, paths, and under concrete slabs.

Get a Delivered Price for Crushed Stone in Akron

Order online and see the total cost for your address. We deliver to Akron and the surrounding area. Visit the Akron hub to start your order.

We also deliver crushed stone to these nearby communities:

• Tallmadge
• Munroe Falls
• Mogadore
• Silver Lake
• Fairlawn
• Lakemore
• Barberton
• Cuyahoga Falls
• Norton
• Stow