Buy Crushed Stone in Burlington, Vermont

If you are building a driveway or a patio base in Burlington, two crushed stone options cover most jobs: #57 Crushed Stone for a stable, compactible base and 3/4" Crushed Stone for drainage and bedding layers.

Burlington gets about 38 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout are real concerns when you select crushed stone. A well-drained base prevents frost heave and rutting. Whether you need a base for a new driveway or backfill for a French drain, the right crushed stone makes the difference between a long-lasting installation and one that fails within a season.

Crushed Stone Options for Burlington Projects

Crushed stone for Burlington splits into two categories: base material for load-bearing surfaces and finish material for drainage or aesthetics. Base stones like 3/4" Crushed Stone and #57 Crushed Stone handle traffic loads and frost protection. Finish stones like 3/8" Crushed Stone and #8 Stone work for visible layers and drainage details. The table below lists every crushed stone product we deliver to Burlington addresses.

Crushed Stone by the Job: What to Order for Common Burlington Projects

For most jobs, you have a choice: save money with a base-grade product or invest in a stone that resists settling and frost heave longer. The table below recommends a product for five common Burlington projects.

How Burlington's Climate Affects Crushed Stone Performance

Burlington sees about 154 days a year with temperatures below 32F. That freeze-thaw cycle puts repeated stress on a crushed stone base. If the base is not deep enough, frost can push the surface up and cause cracking. A proper base with a thick layer of 3/4" Crushed Stone or #57 Crushed Stone helps prevent frost heave.

The area gets about 88 inches of snowfall each winter. Plowing can scrape a thin crushed stone surface off the driveway. A deeper base of 1"-1 1/2" Crushed Stone or 2"-3" Crushed Stone resists plow damage better. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts. That is why a strong base installed before winter is important.

Ground freezing in Burlington is deep and long. That means your crushed stone base needs to extend deep enough to stay below the frost line to prevent movement. Also, about 82 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling delivery onto firm ground is important to avoid rutting from the dump truck. Dry ground also compacts better when the stone is spread and rolled.

Estimating How Much Crushed Stone You Need for Your Burlington Project

To estimate how much crushed stone your project needs, measure the length, width, and depth of the area in feet. Multiply length times width times depth to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 for cubic yards. Multiply cubic yards by about 1.4 tons per cubic yard for crushed stone. An easier way is to use our crushed stone calculator, which does the math for you. Just enter your measurements and it gives the tonnage. For Burlington driveways and patios, this step ensures you order enough without overpaying.

Ordering Crushed Stone Delivery from Gravel Monkey

Ordering crushed stone from Gravel Monkey is straightforward. Choose your product and quantity by the ton, enter your Burlington ZIP, and delivery is priced at checkout. Loads range from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. For your first order, use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You select a morning or afternoon window. A valid phone number is needed to confirm. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. Delivery only goes ahead after you approve that email. Someone must be at the site during the window. Roads need to be at least 12 feet wide for the truck. Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker, so there is no yard to visit in Burlington. The truck comes to your address. Because we source from regional suppliers, the exact product appearance can vary by local quarry output. For more details, see our delivery information page, read customer reviews, or learn about Gravel Monkey.

Other Materials to Pair with Crushed Stone in Burlington

• Topsoil, Pair with crushed stone for a patio base that needs a finished soil layer.
• Walkway Gravel, Use over a crushed stone base for a stable walking surface.
• Mulch, Top with mulch after laying crushed stone paths for landscaping.
• Crushed Gravel, Another angular option, but with a different parent rock and grading.
• Driveway Gravel, A surface layer on top of a crushed stone base for driveways.
• Crushed Concrete, A recycled alternative to crushed stone for base layers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Stone Delivery in Burlington

What is the smallest load of crushed stone you deliver to Burlington?

The smallest load is typically 1 ton. Chittenden County permitted about 282 new single-family homes in 2024, so many small loads go to construction sites. You can order just what you need.

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

Yes, soil type affects base thickness. Burlington's population of about 44,135 means that local soil conditions vary from sandy to clay. You may need a thicker base on clay soils to prevent settling.

What size crushed stone should I choose?

Choose based on the job. For base layers under driveways or slabs, #57 Crushed Stone or 3/4" Crushed Stone works well. For paver bedding or drainage details, 3/8" Crushed Stone or #8 Stone is better. Larger stone like 2"-3" is for edging and deep fill.

Do you deliver to rural addresses outside the city limits?

Yes, we deliver to rural addresses in Chittenden County and beyond. The delivery area is determined by ZIP code at checkout. If your address is accessible by a 12-foot-wide road, we can deliver.

Start Your Crushed Stone Project in Burlington Today

Whether you need a base for a driveway, a French drain, or a patio, Gravel Monkey delivers crushed stone to Burlington addresses. Order online and the truck comes to you. For more information, visit the Burlington hub page.

Gravel Monkey also delivers crushed stone to these nearby towns:

• Winooski
• Colchester
• South Burlington
• Essex Junction
• Shelburne
• Williston
• Essex
• Milton
• Hinesburg
• Fairfax