Gravel & Rock ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Astoria address and unloads right where you point.







The delivered price for gravel and rock by the ton depends on the material you pick, the distance from the quarry, and the total weight. In Astoria, the wet climate means drainage and washout planning influence which aggregate and how much you need.
With about 78 inches of precipitation a year, contractors here factor in runoff and base stability early. Getting the right spec from a supplier who understands local conditions helps you avoid over-ordering and rework.
Not every gravel works for every job. A rounded pea gravel will not lock together for a firm path, and crusher run is not the right choice for a decorative bed. Here is a quick look at the types available.
| Product | Best For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth; does not compact firm. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Variety of sizes; natural color, no sharp edges. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover, erosion control | Stays in place on slopes; heavy enough for high-flow areas. |
| Drain Rock | French drains, dry wells | Clean, angular stone allows water to move quickly. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths, patios that compact firm | Compacts to a solid surface; needs a stable base. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Contains fines; locks together when compacted. |
| Road Base | Lanes, pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty; handles repeated traffic without rutting. |
The table below matches each project to the right gravel or rock and a typical depth. Always confirm depth with your site plan or the material calculators.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dry creek bed | River Rock | 2 to 4 inches deep; use larger pieces for the bottom. |
| French drain | Drain Rock | 6 inches around the pipe; wrap in filter fabric. |
| Landscape beds | 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | 2 to 3 inches deep; keep it off the soil. |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 3 to 4 inches deep; key into the slope. |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 4 to 6 inches after compaction; base with crusher run on soft ground. |
Astoria sees about 41 days a year that drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That freeze-thaw cycle can shift an unstable base, so compaction and drainage matter. Because the ground does not freeze deep here, you do not need an extra-thick subbase for frost protection alone.
About 132 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is important to avoid the truck rutting your site. Soils mapped in the Astoria area are commonly well drained, which means you may need less base stone under the surface layer than in clay areas.
Frost is not the constraint here, so the calendar is driven by rain and by how wet the ground is.
Estimating tonnage starts with the area and the depth you plan to place. The material calculators on the site let you enter length, width, and depth to get a tonnage range for each product.
Order online by the ton. Your delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout. Loads run from 1 to 40+ tons in a single dump truck. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
Choose a delivery date at least 3 business days after ordering and pick a window, morning or afternoon. You will receive an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled time and a photo of the material being loaded. The delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window.
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Yes. With about 78 inches of precipitation a year, drainage is a primary consideration. Materials like drain rock and river rock let water pass quickly, while decomposed granite needs a well-drained base to stay firm.
The freeze season is short, about 41 days when temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That means you do not need a deep base for frost protection, but the freeze-thaw cycles still make compaction and a stable subgrade important.
Depth depends on the project and the traffic it will carry. Use the material calculators on the site to convert area and planned depth into tonnage. A path of decomposed granite typically needs 4 to 6 inches after compaction; a driveway base may need 6 to 8 inches of crusher run.
Smaller sizes like 3/8-inch pea gravel are easy to walk on and work for surface layers. Larger sizes like 2-4-inch river rock stay in place on slopes and handle erosion. Angular materials like crusher run lock together for a firm base, while rounded rock does not compact.
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