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







The most common mistake when buying gravel and rock for a Lexington project is picking a pretty top stone before the base is sorted. A firm base keeps the surface from rutting and shifting when the ground freezes. Lexington sees about 82 days a year below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and an unsettled base will move under those freeze-thaw cycles.
Start with a compacting stone like crusher run, then choose the finish layer that fits the look and use.
Gravel and rock for a site split into two groups: base material that compacts firm and finish material that stays in place. The table below lists the sizes Gravel Monkey delivers to Lexington addresses.
| Product | What it is for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth underfoot, stays put in a contained area. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Natural river stone that holds its place in decorative settings. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Bigger size for slopes and visible drainage features. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean angular stone that passes water quickly. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Compacts to a hard surface that drains and resists weeds. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Angular stone with fines that locks tight when compacted. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty blend for high-traffic or load-bearing areas. |
Budget stone works for temporary jobs, but a long-term project needs material that will not wash out or shift. The table below matches each project to the best stone.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape beds | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches deep to suppress weeds and hold moisture. |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 4 inches compacted over a base of crusher run. |
| French drain | Drain Rock | 12 inches wide and full depth of the trench. |
| Dry creek bed | 2-4" River Rock | One layer thick, set into a shallow excavation. |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 6 inches or more, keyed into the slope face. |
Lexington gets about 57 inches of precipitation a year. That much rain means washout is a real risk for loose stone on a slope. A well-drained base layer that lets water pass through reduces how much the top surface moves.
About 83 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling a delivery onto firm ground matters because wet ground compacts poorly and the truck's weight can rut a soft lawn. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass.
Soils mapped in the Lexington area are commonly well drained. That means you can often use less base stone under the surface layer, but the ground still needs a solid compacted start. The ground around Lexington is in hydrologic group B, which means it takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough. Snowfall here averages about 3 inches a year, and plowing that snow can damage a loose surface if the base underneath is not set.
Ordering by the ton means you have to estimate the volume. Measure the length, width and depth of the area in feet, then use a tonnage calculator to convert cubic feet into tons. Gravel Monkey's material calculators handle the conversion for you and account for compaction and settling.
You order online by the ton, and the delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your Lexington address. Loads range from 1 ton to more than 40 tons, and qualifying orders qualify for free delivery. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to save $50 on your first order.
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Yes. About 82 days a year drop below freezing, and frozen ground can make a delivery site soft when it thaws. The truck needs a firm, dry access path. If the access is frozen or muddy, the crew unloads as close as they safely can.
Yes. Lexington gets about 57 inches of precipitation a year. That volume of rain can wash loose stone off a slope or into a drainage system unless you choose a larger rock or install edging.
Drain Rock is the best choice. It is clean, angular stone that lets water pass through quickly without clogging the pipe.
You pick a delivery window at checkout: 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 the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that email.
Start your order at the Lexington city page and choose the stone that fits your job. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first delivery.
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