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







The price you pay for gravel and rock comes down to the material you choose and how far the truck has to travel. Getting the right product the first time avoids costly rework.
Bristol gets about 47 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters from the start. The wrong stone can wash out or settle unevenly under load.
Not every stone works in every setting. Rounded gravel that drains well on a slope may not stay put on a driveway. Crushed material that locks together for a base can settle poorly where water collects. The table below lists the products Gravel Monkey delivers, with a caution for each.
| Material | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | play areas, patios, rounded and smooth | Does not lock together; avoid for driveways or slopes. |
| River Rock | beds, borders, dry creek beds | Decorative but does not compact; not for walking paths. |
| 2-4" River Rock | larger decorative cover and erosion control | Large stones can roll underfoot; not for heavy traffic. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Angular and drains fast; not a surface material. |
| Decomposed Granite | paths and patios that compact firm | Softens when wet; avoid in consistently damp spots. |
| Crusher Run | compacting base under everything | Contains fines that pack hard; not for drainage layers. |
| Road Base | lanes and pads that carry trucks | Engineered for load; overkill for light garden borders. |
The table below pairs each project type with the right material from the list above. Depth suggestions are approximate and depend on the site.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape beds | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches, keeps weeds down |
| Dry creek bed | 2-4" River Rock | 3 to 4 inches, allows water flow |
| French drain | Drain Rock | Fill trench; angular stone drains best |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches, holds soil in place |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 2 to 3 inches, compacted wet |
Nearly 47 inches of precipitation each year means water moves through the ground and over the surface. Gravel and rock projects need a base that sheds water, or the material can wash out and leave ruts.
About 90 days a year bring measurable rain, so scheduling a delivery onto firm ground is important. With roughly 94 days below freezing, the ground shifts and loose stone can push apart. A compacted base and proper depth reduce the risk of movement.
About 9 inches of snow falls each winter, and plowing can displace a loose surface layer. Frost reaches a moderate depth here, which affects how deep the first lift needs to be. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift.
The tonnage you need depends on the area, the chosen depth, and the material's compaction factor. A thin layer for a path weighs less than a thick base for a driveway. Use our material calculators to enter your dimensions and get a tonnage estimate. That number will set your delivery total at checkout.
Ordering is done online. You pick the material, enter your ZIP code, and see the delivered price at checkout. Loads range from 1 to more than 40 tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery window: 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. You receive an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. Delivery proceeds only after you approve that email. You or someone you nominate must be present during the window.
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These materials pair well with gravel and rock for complete projects.
Bristol has about 90 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm, dry ground gives the truck a stable surface and helps the material settle right.
With about 47 inches of precipitation a year, drainage is a real concern. A base that moves water instead of holding it reduces the chance that gravel or rock washes out during a heavy storm.
Yes, you or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. If nobody is there, a missed delivery or redelivery fee can apply.
Yes, use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order.
To see the delivered price for gravel or rock, go to the Bristol page, pick your material, and enter your ZIP code at checkout. The truck brings the load to your address on the day you choose.
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