Crushed Stone ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Alvin address and unloads right where you point.








Contractors and homeowners both buy crushed stone in Alvin, but they reach for it for different reasons. Contractors order it by the truckload for structural jobs: driveway bases, concrete slabs, French drains. Homeowners often discover it when patching a muddy path or building a patio. Alvin gets about 57 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage matters no matter who is buying.
Knowing which size and how much to order is the difference between a job that holds up and one that needs rework. Gravel Monkey delivers crushed stone by the ton to your address, so the material arrives ready to use.
From fine screenings to heavy rip rap, the size you choose determines what the stone can do. The table below lists each product, its typical use, and a note to help you decide.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Stone | Paver setting bed and tight fill | Compacts well under pavers and in narrow gaps. |
| 3/4" Crushed Stone | The all-purpose size for base and drainage | Most common choice for driveway and shed bases. |
| 1"-1 1/2" Crushed Stone | Heavy base and erosion control | Stays put under thick concrete and on steep slopes. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Stone | Rip rap style edging and deep fill | Handles runoff channels and large voids in wet areas. |
| #57 Crushed Stone | Concrete aggregate, French drains, driveway base | Open graded so water drains through the gaps. |
| #67 Stone | Concrete mix and drainage backfill | Slightly smaller than #57, good in confined spaces. |
| #8 Stone | Paver joints and pipe bedding | Packs between stones and surrounds buried pipes. |
| #10 Rock Screenings | Leveling course under pavers | Almost sand-like, screeds flat for a solid paver base. |
Each job has its own problem: a soft driveway, a shifting patio, poor drainage. The right crushed stone fixes it. This table matches common Alvin projects to the recommended product and depth.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway base layer | #57 Crushed Stone or 3/4" Crushed Stone | 6 inches compacted for passenger cars |
| Paver bedding | #10 Rock Screenings | 1 inch screeded level; base layer underneath |
| Concrete slab base | 3/4" Crushed Stone | 4 to 6 inches, compacted before pouring |
| Pipe backfill | #8 Stone | 12 inches around the pipe for drainage |
| French drain | #57 Crushed Stone | Fill the trench completely; wrap in filter fabric |
Alvin's weather and ground conditions matter for any project using crushed stone. About 67 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, which means scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is important. Plan the delivery around dry ground: a truck needs a firm surface to reach the drop point. If the ground is muddy, the truck may not be able to get close.
About 6 days a year drop below freezing. In a mild climate like Alvin, those freeze cycles are few, but any freeze-thaw can shift an unstable base. Using crushed stone for drainage and a stable base helps prevent winter heaving.
Soils mapped in the Alvin area are commonly somewhat poorly drained. That means you may need more base stone under the surface layer to keep the finished grade firm. The ground around Alvin is in hydrologic group D, which takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. Because of that, drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere.
Tonnage depends on your area in square feet and desired depth in inches. Measure the length and width, multiply for square footage, then multiply by depth to get cubic feet. Convert to tons using a material density of about 1.4 tons per cubic yard for crushed stone. Use our crushed stone calculator to get the exact amount for your project.
Buying crushed stone from Gravel Monkey is straightforward. Order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck delivers to your address, and loads range from 1 to 40-plus tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders.
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Yes, we deliver crushed stone to Alvin and the surrounding area. Our trucks serve all of Brazoria County and nearby towns. Brazoria County permitted about 3,363 single-family homes in 2024, so there is steady demand for construction materials.
The tonnage depends on the area and depth of your project. Alvin has a population of about 29,636, so residential projects vary widely in size. Use our crushed stone calculator to get an accurate estimate based on your measurements.
The right depth depends on the project. For a driveway base, a common depth is 4 to 6 inches of compacted stone. For a paver bed, 1 to 2 inches of leveling stone over a deeper base. Our calculator can help you convert depth into volume.
The truck needs a firm, dry surface to reach the drop point. A road width of at least 12 feet is required. If the ground is soft or wet, the driver will unload as close as safely possible.
Buying crushed stone in Alvin is simple with Gravel Monkey. Choose your size, order online, and schedule delivery. The truck brings the load to your driveway or job site. Visit the Alvin page to get started.
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See the delivered price for your address and order crushed stone by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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