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







The most common mistake with gravel and rock is picking the top layer before the base. A decorative stone will settle and shift if the ground under it is not compact.
Dorado receives about 66 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter from the start. You need a base that handles water and weight before you choose the finish.
Every project starts with a compacted base. Crusher Run or Road Base provide the stable layer that keeps stone in place. Finish materials like Pea Gravel or River Rock sit on top and give the look you want.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth, comfortable underfoot. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Smooth stones in mixed sizes for natural looks. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Bigger pieces hold slopes and add texture. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Angular rock that leaves space for water flow. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Fines bind the surface tightly when compacted. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Crushed stone with fines for a solid, drainable layer. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty blend for vehicle traffic. |
A thin layer of cheap stone may save money now, but a proper base and the right depth make the job last. The table below shows what to order for five typical projects in Dorado.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Dry creek bed | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches deep, with filter fabric underneath. |
| French drain | Drain Rock | 12 inches wide and deep, wrapped in geotextile. |
| Landscape beds | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches deep over landscape fabric. |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 6 to 8 inches deep, keyed into the slope. |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 4 inches compacted, with edge restraints. |
Dorado gets about 120 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means you need to schedule deliveries onto firm ground. Plan the delivery around dry ground: a truck needs a firm surface to reach the drop point.
The area sees zero freezing days per year, so the ground never heaves with frost. You can work year-round, and base layers stay where you put them without freeze-thaw movement. Dorado is in Dorado Municipio, so the same wet conditions apply across the whole municipality for planning your delivery and drainage.
Rainfall and wet days also affect stone choice. Smooth river rock sheds water faster than crushed fines, but decomposed granite needs good side drainage to stay hard.
Measure the length and width of your project area, then multiply by the depth to get cubic feet. Convert that to tons using our material calculators, which factor in the density of each stone type.
Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker. You order online by the ton, loads run from one to forty-plus tons, and delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout. A dump truck brings the material to your address. There is no local yard to visit.
When you place an order, you choose a delivery window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with a photo of the load being filled. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window.
Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to take $50 off your first order.
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No. Dorado records zero freezing days per year, so ice and frost never block roads or delay trucks. Winter is just another season for delivery.
Yes. With about 66 inches of precipitation a year, heavy rain can wash out loose stone and erode slopes. Choosing angular base rock and adding fabric under the top layer reduces that risk.
Drain Rock is the right choice. Its clean, angular pieces leave open space for water to move through, and it does not compact like crushed fines.
You pick a morning or afternoon window at checkout. You receive a confirmation email, then a second email with a photo of your load. Delivery proceeds only after you approve that second email. You or a nominated person must be at the site during the chosen window.
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