Buy Crushed Stone in Lakehills, Texas

Lakehills gets about 35 inches of precipitation a year, which means drainage and washout planning should factor into any crushed stone project. The climate allows work to run most of the year, but timing the delivery onto firm ground matters after wet spells.

Whether you are building a driveway, a French drain, or a paver patio, the right crushed stone size and a clear delivery schedule keep the job moving. This page covers the sizes available, local conditions that affect the base, and how to order by the ton.

Crushed Stone Sizes Available for Lakehills Delivery

The 3/4 inch crushed stone is the most ordered size locally. It works for base layers and drainage and is the default choice for many contractors. The table below lists every grade we deliver in Lakehills.

Choosing the Right Crushed Stone for Common Lakehills Projects

The table below pairs five common projects with the recommended crushed stone product and a typical depth or installation note.

Local Conditions That Affect Your Crushed Stone Job in Lakehills

Lakehills sits in Bandera County, where about 25 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That freezing limit affects the work window: you can pour and compact crushed stone on days above freezing, but frost heave is not a significant factor here because ground freezing is not significant. About 44 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is a practical habit.

Snowfall is about 0 inches a year, which means plowing damage to a loose surface is not a concern. The ground around Lakehills is in hydrologic group C, meaning it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place under driveways or slabs to handle that runoff.

Bandera County permitted about 2 single-family homes in 2024. While that figure is countywide, it points to limited new construction activity, so most crushed stone orders go toward existing-home projects like driveways, patios, and drainage fixes. Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part.

How to Figure Out How Much Crushed Stone You Need

Volume is measured in cubic yards and converted to tons based on the stone density. To estimate the tonnage for your project, measure the length and width in feet and the depth in inches, then use our crushed stone calculator to get a quick total. The calculator outputs the tons needed so you can order the right amount for delivery.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

You order online by the ton from this page. At checkout, enter your ZIP code to see the delivered price for your address. Gravel Monkey delivers by dump truck in loads from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.

The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You pick a window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. Gravel Monkey sends an email confirmation when you order, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. You or someone you nominate must be present during the window. Read more about delivery information and see customer reviews. Learn more about the company about Gravel Monkey.

Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Stone for Lakehills Jobs

Many Lakehills orders include additional bulk materials for the same site. Here are the materials commonly ordered with crushed stone.

• Topsoil - Spread over the crushed stone base for gardens or lawns after grading.
• Gravel & Rock - Decorative surface layer over a crushed stone base in dry creek beds.
• Fill Dirt - Used behind retaining walls above a crushed stone drainage layer.
• Crushed Gravel - A similar angular material that can substitute where local grading differs.
• Driveway Gravel - Top surface material often placed over a crushed stone base course.
• Crushed Concrete - A recycled base alternative that can go under a crushed stone finish layer.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Stone in Lakehills

Does the ground in Lakehills freeze hard enough to change when I should order?

No, ground freezing is not a significant factor here. With about 25 days below 32 degrees Fahrenheit in a typical year, frost penetration is limited and does not routinely disrupt base preparation or compaction. You can order and install crushed stone year-round without timing around frost heave.

Does the soil around Lakehills change how much crushed stone I need?

Yes, because the soil takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface, a deeper drainage layer may be needed under driveways or slabs. That extra depth can increase the crushed stone volume compared to what you would need on more permeable ground. Use the crushed stone calculator to adjust for the conditions at your site.

Does the stone size change how well it compacts?

Yes, smaller sizes like 3/8 inch crushed stone compact to a dense, stable surface with minimal voids. Larger sizes, such as 1 to 1.5 inch, interlock but leave open spaces that do not fully close under compaction. The right size depends on whether you need a tight base or a free-draining layer.

Which size is the most common choice for this material?

3/4 inch crushed stone is the most common all-purpose size ordered in Lakehills. It works as a base for driveways, patios, and concrete slabs, and it drains well while still compacting to a firm surface.

Get a Delivered Price for Your Lakehills Address

Enter your ZIP code on the Lakehills page to see the delivered price for crushed stone to your job site. The price varies by the size you order and the distance from the nearest supplier in Gravel Monkey's network.

Nearby areas where we deliver crushed stone include:

• Pipe Creek
• Helotes
• Boerne
• Castroville
• Fair Oaks Ranch
• Leon Valley
• Hondo
• LaCoste
• San Antonio
• Lytle