Buy Crushed Stone in Somerville, Texas

Ordering crushed stone for a driveway or base layer starts with figuring out the tonnage you need for the area and depth. Somerville gets about 44 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning should be part of that calculation.

Gravel Monkey delivers bulk crushed stone by the dump truck to your Somerville address. You pick the size and quantity online, and the price shows up at checkout based on your ZIP.

Crushed Stone Sizes for Somerville Jobs

Each crushed stone size serves a different purpose. The table below lists every option we offer, with a brief note on where it works best.

Which Crushed Stone to Use for Common Projects

The right choice depends on what the stone needs to do. This table matches five typical projects with the size we recommend.

How Local Weather and Soil Affect Your Crushed Stone Job in Somerville

About 55 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain to Somerville, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters. Wet days can leave a soft surface that makes compaction harder and rutting more likely. Plan the drop for a dry stretch if you can.

The ground around Somerville is in hydrologic group D, which means it takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. This behavior makes drainage and a deeper base more important here than in places with faster infiltration. Soils mapped in the Somerville area are commonly moderately well drained, so the base layer may need to be thicker under the surface stone to handle the runoff. About 18 days a year drop below 32F, which is enough to shift an unsettled base. Winters here are cold enough to move an unsettled base, so compaction is worth the extra pass. Frost depth is moderate but real, so the base layer should be deep enough to avoid frost heave.

How Many Tons of Crushed Stone You Need

Estimating tonnage comes down to the area you want to cover and how deep the layer needs to be. Use our crushed stone calculator to enter your dimensions and get a tonnage estimate in seconds. No guesswork.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

Ordering is straightforward. You choose the product and quantity online, enter your Somerville address, and the delivery price is calculated by ZIP at checkout. Loads from 1 to over 40 tons come on a dump truck. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders, and first-time customers save $50 with code FIRSTTIMER50.

You pick a delivery window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. The date must be at least 3 business days after the order. A valid phone number is required. You get an email confirmation right away, then a second email closer to the date with a photo of the loaded material. Delivery only goes ahead after you approve that second email. Someone must be at the site during the window. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet to reach the spot. Read more on our delivery information page, learn about Gravel Monkey, or see customer reviews.

Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Stone

Crushed stone is often part of a bigger job. These materials work with it or can substitute depending on what you need.

• Sand, Use as a bedding layer under pavers or as filler between stone.
• Mulch, Mulch on top of stone can control weeds in walkways and beds.
• Gravel & Rock, Alternative surface material with a rounded look.
• Crushed Gravel, Similar angularity to crushed stone but from different parent rock.
• Driveway Gravel, Pre-blended for driveways, often a mix of crushed stone and fines.
• Crushed Concrete, A recycled alternative that can work for base layers and drainage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you deliver crushed stone to Somerville and the surrounding area?

Yes. Gravel Monkey delivers crushed stone by the ton to Somerville and all of Burleson County. Burleson County permitted about 40 single-family homes in 2024, so we regularly serve construction and landscaping projects here. Delivery is to your address, not a yard.

How many tons of crushed stone do I need for my project?

That depends on the area and depth you plan to cover. The best way to find out is to use our crushed stone calculator on the product page. About 18 days a year drop below 32F in Somerville, so a deeper base may be needed to prevent frost heave, which can change the tonnage.

How do I know how deep to go?

Depth depends on the project and the load the surface will carry. A driveway base typically needs 4 to 6 inches of compacted stone. For foundation drainage or heavy equipment, you may need more. The calculator can give guidance for standard uses, and local conditions like soil drainage and frost depth affect the final number.

What surface does the truck need to reach the drop point?

The truck needs a clear path at least 12 feet wide. If the site is tight, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as safely possible. You or someone you designate must be present during the delivery window to direct the drop and approve the load.

Get Crushed Stone Delivered in Somerville

Gravel Monkey brings bulk crushed stone to your site on a schedule you choose. Browse the Somerville materials page to see all sizes and order online. Delivery is by dump truck, and you approve the load before it leaves the yard.

Crushed Stone Delivery to Nearby Towns

We also serve these communities in the region. Click a town for its product page.

• Brenham
• Caldwell
• College Station
• Bryan
• Giddings
• Navasota
• Lexington
• Hempstead
• Bellville
• Anderson