Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Elgin address and unloads right where you point.
A typical crushed gravel job around Elgin runs from a few tons for a small pad to twenty or more for a driveway or access road. You order by the ton, and the dump truck drops the load where you mark it.
Elgin gets about 34 inches of precipitation a year. That means you need to plan for drainage and washout, especially on flat or low-lying ground.
Crushed gravel comes in several sizes, each suited to a different layer or load. The table below lists what Gravel Monkey offers in Elgin.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Creates a smooth finish on top of larger base stone. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Workhorse size for base and drives | Compacts well and handles light traffic without shifting. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Used under concrete or asphalt for farm and commercial access. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Bridges soft spots and spreads the load before a finer layer. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Fills ruts and gives traction on wet ground. |
The table below matches a common Elgin project to the right crushed gravel size and typical depth.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Shed or slab pad | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches compacted over a prepared subgrade. |
| Compacted base | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 6 to 8 inches for a stable foundation under pavement. |
| Farm and site access road | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel topped with 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 8 to 12 inches total, with the larger stone on the bottom. |
| Trench backfill | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Fill in lifts and compact each layer. |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | 12 inches or more to bridge the soft ground. |
About 48 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That makes scheduling the delivery onto firm ground important, because wet mud can rut and delay the job.
Roughly 79 days a year drop below 32F. That shortens the work window in winter and means the ground can heave a little as it freezes and thaws. A well-compacted base resists that movement.
Soils mapped in the Elgin area are commonly well drained. That usually means you need less base stone under the surface layer than you would on clay. Your own soil may differ, so check a test hole. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. To figure your tonnage, measure the length and width of the area in feet, multiply by the depth you want in inches, and divide by 12 to get cubic feet. Then use the material calculators on the Gravel Monkey site to convert cubic feet to tons for the specific product.
Order online by the ton, and the price for delivery to your ZIP is shown at checkout. Loads range from 1 to 40-plus tons. Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker, so the exact product comes from a regional supplier near Elgin.
Delivery is scheduled at least 3 business days out. You choose a morning or afternoon window. Someone 18 or older must be at the site during delivery. The truck needs a 12-foot-wide access path.
Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. Read more about how delivery works on the Delivery Information page, see About Gravel Monkey for the company story, and check Customer reviews.
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Yes. Soils mapped in the Elgin area are commonly well drained. That means water moves through them quickly, so you can often use a standard base depth without extra stone for drainage. Check your own soil by digging a test hole to be sure.
Spring and fall are the most reliable because the ground is firm and the weather is dry enough to work. With about 79 days a year below freezing, winter can make compaction harder and delay curing. Summer works if you can keep the dust down.
Yes. Gravel Monkey takes orders from homeowners, contractors, landscapers and commercial sites. The same online ordering process applies to everyone.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton. You order the total tonnage you need, and the truck delivers that weight. The material calculators on the site help you convert from cubic feet to tons.
Order online, choose your delivery window, and a dump truck brings the load to your address. No trip to a yard, no bagged material. Start by visiting the Elgin city hub to see all available products.
Gravel Monkey also delivers crushed gravel and other materials to nearby towns.
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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