Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Cleveland address and unloads right where you point.
A typical driveway or parking area uses several tons of crushed gravel. The right size and depth depend on the ground underneath and what the load will be. Cleveland gets about 42 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter for any gravel surface.
Crushed gravel is an angular crushed material that locks together well. It stays put under tires and foot traffic when compacted. The city's clay-heavy subgrade means a good base layer is important to keep the gravel from pushing into the soil.
Each job calls for a particular size. The table below lists the crushed gravel sizes Gravel Monkey carries and what each one works best for.
| Product | Best use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Good top dressing or final grade under pavers. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Workhorse base for drives | The most common size for residential driveways. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Handles delivery trucks and equipment traffic. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Bridges weak spots before the finer layer goes on. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Used in wet areas or to raise a low spot. |
Match the project to the right product. The table below shows what to order for five typical situations.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and site access road | 1"-1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 8 to 10 inches compacted, with a 3/4" topping. |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches after compaction. |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 6 inches as a bridging layer. |
| Trench backfill | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Fill to 12 inches below grade, compact in lifts. |
| Compacted base for asphalt or concrete | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 6 to 8 inches, compacted to specification. |
About 89 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is important so the truck and material stay stable. The wet conditions also mean the gravel needs good side drainage to keep water from pooling under the surface.
Roughly 115 days a year drop below 32F. Freeze-thaw cycles can heave an unprepared base. That is why a crushed gravel driveway in Cleveland needs a compacted subgrade and adequate base depth. About 64 inches of snowfall a year adds plowing damage to a loose surface, so a tight, well-compacted top layer reduces scraping and rutting.
Ground freezing here is real but moderate, which affects how deep the base layer needs to be. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. The volume a ton covers depends on the depth you spread it. Use Gravel Monkey's online material calculators to figure the tonnage for your project area. Enter your dimensions and the calculator returns an estimate you can use when ordering.
You order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address in 1 to 40+ ton quantities. Orders over a certain amount ship free, and first-time customers can save $50 with code FIRSTTIMER50.
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 the order date. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You receive an email confirmation when the order is placed, 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 available at the site during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck.
Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker. That means the exact product comes from a regional supplier, so natural variation in color and size is possible. For more details, see Delivery Information, learn about how Gravel Monkey works, and read customer reviews.
Delivery cost is based on your ZIP code and the tonnage ordered. You see the total at checkout before you commit. Cleveland has about 89 wet days a year, which can affect scheduling but not the price per ton.
Soil conditions in the Cleveland area include clay and silt that can push into an open gravel base. A thicker layer of crushed gravel helps prevent that. Ground freezing here is real but moderate, so a base depth of 6 to 8 inches for driveways is typical.
Yes. Gravel Monkey takes orders from both residential and commercial customers. The same online ordering process works for any project size.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. A ton covers roughly 80 to 100 square feet at a depth of 3 inches, but the exact coverage varies with the specific product and compaction. Use the material calculators to get an estimate for your project.
The delivery is straight to your address. You choose the window, approve the load photo, and the truck arrives. No trip to a yard, no rental truck. Order crushed gravel online in Cleveland from Gravel Monkey.
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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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