Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Manvel address and unloads right where you point.
The best time to order crushed gravel in Manvel is when you are ready to spread it. Manvel gets about 56 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning are part of any job here.
Order once the site is ready, because material sitting in the wrong spot gets moved twice. Contractors and landowners in Manvel know that timing and the right spec save a return trip.
The most-ordered crushed gravel size for Manvel jobs is 3/4" Crushed Gravel. It works as a base for drives and pads and handles light truck traffic. The table below covers every size we stock and what each one does.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Top-dresses a base or fills paver joints with good compaction. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | Angular, interlocks well, and handles repeated wheel loads. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Used for truck access, equipment yards, and deep fill sections. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Bridges soft ground before a finer wearing course goes on top. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Largest size; locks together to stop rutting in wet conditions. |
Every project needs a different depth and size. The table below maps common Manvel jobs to the product and the recommended lift.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches compacted, then a chip seal or surface layer. |
| Farm and site access road | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 6 to 8 inches for light to medium truck traffic. |
| Trench backfill | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Place in 6-inch lifts and compact each lift. |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Start with 8 to 12 inches to bridge the soft layer. |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 inches compacted under the slab, with a geotextile layer if needed. |
Brazoria County permitted about 3,363 single-family homes in 2024. That new construction means many Manvel jobs are building driveways and pads on raw ground. The county is still part rural lane and part suburban lot, so site access varies.
About 66 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain in Manvel. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters because a soft site can bog a truck. Freezing temperatures only happen about 8 days a year, so the work window is long and ground movement from frost is not a major factor.
Soils mapped in the Manvel area are commonly moderately well drained. That affects how much base stone goes under the surface layer, though the exact soil at your site is something you need to check. The ground around Manvel is in hydrologic group D, which means it takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. Drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere.
Crushed gravel is sold by the ton, and the amount you need depends on the area and the depth. Use our material calculators to figure the tonnage for your project. Enter the length, width, and depth to get a quick estimate.
Order crushed gravel online by the ton. At checkout you choose a delivery window and enter your ZIP code for the delivered price. The truck brings 1 to 40-plus tons right to your address. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use 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 morning window, 7 am to 12 pm, or an afternoon window, 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. 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 second email. Someone needs to be at the site during the window to accept the load.
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Crushed gravel often pairs with another material for the same site work. The list below covers what Manvel buyers commonly add to their order.
Delivery cost in Manvel is calculated at checkout based on the ZIP code and the tonnage ordered. Manvel gets about 56 inches of precipitation a year, so ordering enough material for a proper base depth matters more than saving on a short load. No other fees are added beyond what you see in the cart.
Yes. The ground around Manvel is in hydrologic group D, meaning it takes water in very slowly and most rain runs across the surface. That runoff means a deeper crushed gravel base is usually needed to keep the surface stable through wet weather. The exact depth depends on your site and the planned use.
The smallest size, 3/8" Crushed Gravel, works as a fine compacting layer or paver fill. 3/4" Crushed Gravel is the standard base for drives and pads. 1" to 1 1/2" sizes serve as structural base under heavy loads. 1 1/2" crushed gravel is a first lift over soft ground, and 2" to 3" crushed gravel controls mud and does deep fill. Larger stones lock together better but are harder to walk on.
Yes. A contractor can place the order and choose the billing and delivery address. The order must include a valid phone number for the contact person who will be at the site during the delivery window. The approval process for the second confirmation email still applies.
Enter your Manvel address at checkout to see the delivered price for crushed gravel. The price is calculated by tonnage and ZIP, with no hidden fees. Visit the Manvel hub to start your order.
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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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