Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Santo address and unloads right where you point.
Crushed gravel is often confused with crushed stone. Both are crushed, angular materials, but crushed gravel comes from natural deposits and retains a wider particle shape. It compacts well under a plate compactor and stays in place on slopes.
Santo gets about 33 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning are part of any surface job. A properly compacted base makes the difference between a drive that lasts and one that needs yearly grading.
Each size of crushed gravel handles a different part of the ground. The table below lists the five standard sizes we deliver, what each is not suited for, and where it works best.
| Product | What it is for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Not for heavy traffic; used as a top dressing or paver bedding. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | Not for a finished walking surface; requires a top layer for foot traffic. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Not for thin lifts; needs at least 4 inches depth to perform. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Not for a final surface; fills ruts and firms up wet ground. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Not for compacted base; used where drainage and bulk fill are the goal. |
Choose the material by the surface you are building. The table below pairs common jobs with the right size and a depth guideline.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and site access road | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches compacted, with a 1 1/2" first lift on soft spots. |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | 6 inches minimum as a bridging layer before the base. |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/8" Crushed Gravel | 4 inches compacted to a firm, level surface. |
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 8 inches, depending on load and subgrade condition. |
| Trench backfill | 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Fill in lifts, compact each 12-inch layer. |
Soils mapped in the Santo area are commonly well drained. That means water moves through the ground rather than pooling, which reduces the amount of base stone needed under the surface layer. Even so, proper compaction still matters because well-drained soil can settle under traffic.
About 48 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling a delivery onto firm ground means checking the forecast and picking a dry stretch. About 54 days a year drop below 32F. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. That 1 1/2" or 2"-3" lift under the base handles frost heave better than a thin layer.
Those cold days also shorten the work window. If you are putting down crushed gravel in late fall or early spring, allow time for the ground to thaw and dry before compacting. Planning ahead keeps the job from stalling.
Tonnage depends on the area, depth and compaction factor. Use our material calculators to estimate the amount for any size. Input your length, width and desired depth, and it returns the tons to order.
Orders are placed online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout, and loads run from one ton to over 40 tons per truck. First-time customers save $50 with code FIRSTTIMER50.
You choose a delivery window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). We send an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material loading. You must approve that second email for delivery to proceed. Someone must be at the site during the window, or a redelivery fee may apply. For more details, see our delivery information page. Learn how we work on our About Gravel Monkey page, and read customer reviews to see what others say.
These related materials go under, over or alongside crushed gravel for a complete job.
Yes. About 54 days a year drop below 32F, and that can freeze the ground or make access roads muddy. Freeze and thaw cycles also work on loose material all winter, which is why a deeper first lift is recommended. We deliver year-round unless the site is impassable, and we will keep you updated on any weather-related delays.
About 48 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That is about one wet day per week on average. Check the forecast and schedule the delivery on a dry day so the truck can dump onto firm ground and you can compact immediately.
That depends on the project. For a driveway base, 3/4" Crushed Gravel is the standard. For a first lift over soft subgrade, go with 1 1/2". For mud control or deep fill, 2"-3" works best. Use our material calculators to confirm the right size and quantity.
You pick a delivery window at checkout. We send a confirmation email, then a second email closer to the date with the exact window and a photo of the material being loaded. You must approve that email for the truck to roll. Someone over 18 must be on site during the window. If no one is there, a missed delivery fee can apply and the order is not refunded.
Whether you are building a farm access road or a shed pad, crushed gravel delivers a durable, compacted surface that handles Santo's drainage and freeze conditions. Order online and choose your delivery window. Get started on the Santo hub page.
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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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