Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Wagener address and unloads right where you point.
Crushed gravel is often confused with crushed stone. Both are crushed and angular, but crushed gravel comes from natural gravel deposits and can contain a wider variety of particle shapes. Wagener gets about 48 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout need to be part of any project plan.
Choosing the right crushed gravel for your job means knowing how it will handle water, load, and compaction under local conditions. This page covers the sizes available in Wagener and what each one does best.
Not every crushed gravel works for every task. Some sizes compact well for a base, while others are better for deep fill over soft ground.
| Product | Best use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Ideal for paths and paver bases where a smooth surface is needed. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | Compacts well and drains effectively under driveways and parking areas. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Used where large equipment or frequent truck traffic is expected. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Spreads the load when the native soil cannot support smaller stone directly. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Best for very soft ground or large-scale fill where drainage is critical. |
The table below pairs common jobs with the recommended crushed gravel size and a note on preparation.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compact in 4-inch lifts for a stable base. |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Place as a first lift to bridge the soft ground. |
| Trench backfill | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compacts well around pipes and conduits. |
| Farm and site access road | 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Handles heavy equipment and wet conditions. |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Provides a level, compacted surface for concrete or prefab bases. |
Wagener's soils are commonly well drained, which means you may need less base stone under the surface layer than you would in areas with clay soils. The ground around Wagener is in hydrologic group B, meaning it takes water in at a moderate rate. That standard base depth is usually enough for most projects.
The calendar is driven by rain and by how wet the ground is. About 74 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling delivery onto firm ground is important. About 44 days a year drop below 32F, which can open a work window, but ground freezing here is not a significant factor, so the base layer does not need to be designed around frost. Snowfall is only about 1 inch a year, so plowing damage to a loose surface is rarely a concern.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton, not by the cubic yard. To figure out how many tons your project needs, enter your length, width, and desired depth into our material calculators. The calculator accounts for compaction and gives you a tons figure for ordering.
Ordering is straightforward. Choose your crushed gravel size, enter the tonnage, and select a delivery date at least 3 business days out. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout. You choose a morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm) window. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get 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. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window. Loads can be 1 to 40+ tons, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
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It depends on the volume of the area you need to cover. Because soils in the Wagener area are commonly well drained, you may need less base depth than in areas with clay, which can reduce the total tonnage. Use our material calculators to get an estimate based on your dimensions and chosen depth.
Yes, we deliver crushed gravel to Wagener and surrounding communities. Because Wagener gets about 48 inches of precipitation a year, we recommend scheduling delivery during a dry period to avoid soft ground. The delivery date is set at checkout and must be at least 3 business days after placing the order.
Crushed gravel is not suitable for decorative applications where color consistency is important, and it is not ideal for surfaces that require a smooth, rounded finish. For drainage systems without a filter fabric, the angular edges can puncture the fabric, so a washed stone may be better.
The delivery price is calculated based on your delivery ZIP code and the total tonnage ordered. You can see the price at checkout before placing the order. No additional fees are added without your approval.
Now that you know the sizes and how local conditions affect your project, the next step is to calculate the tonnage you need. Visit the Wagener crushed gravel page to place your order or use the calculator above.
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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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