Gravel & Rock ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Blacksburg address and unloads right where you point.







Blacksburg gets about 44 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters for any gravel or rock project. A proper base and slope keep water moving away from the surface.
Gravel Monkey delivers bulk material by the ton to your address in Blacksburg and across Montgomery County. Order online and choose a delivery window at checkout.
Crusher Run is the most common choice for a compacting base under patios, driveways and walkways. The table below lists every product we carry for this area.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth, comfortable underfoot. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Smooth stones in mixed sizes for natural looks. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Bigger stones stay put on slopes. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, angular rock that moves water fast. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Packs into a hard, stable surface. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Stone dust and gravel that lock together. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty mix for vehicle traffic. |
Match your project to the right product and depth. These five common jobs show what to order.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 3 to 4 inches after compaction |
| Landscape beds | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches |
| French drain | Drain Rock | Fill trench full depth |
| Dry creek bed | River Rock mixed with 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches |
About 82 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That affects when you can schedule a delivery onto firm ground. Wet soil can rut under a dump truck, so choose a dry spell if possible.
Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. About 119 days a year drop below 32F, so the ground heaves and settles. A thicker base layer of Crusher Run or Road Base helps keep the surface level through spring.
The county permitted about 323 single-family homes in 2024, many on new lots that need driveways and paths. For those projects, planning for frost depth is wise. Ground freezing here is real but moderate, so a base depth of 6 to 8 inches under the finished surface works for most uses.
Tonnage depends on the area and depth of your project. Use our material calculators to convert cubic feet or yards into tons. Enter the dimensions and depth, and the tool gives you the number of tons to order. No guesswork needed.
Ordering from Gravel Monkey works like this: choose your product and quantity by the ton, enter your ZIP code at checkout for the delivery price, and pick a window. Lead time is at least 3 business days. You select morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required, and someone must be at the site during the window.
You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to delivery with the window and a photo of the load. Delivery only goes ahead after you approve that email. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. Read more on the About Gravel Monkey page, check customer reviews, and see full delivery information.
Many buyers add these materials to the same order for a complete job.
Tonnage depends on the area and depth. A 10x10 foot patio 4 inches deep takes roughly 1.3 tons of Crusher Run. Blacksburg gets about 44 inches of precipitation a year, so include slope and drainage in your depth planning. Use the material calculators for an accurate number.
The cost is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout. No fixed rates are published here. About 119 days a year drop below 32F, which can affect the ground condition for the truck and the timing of your delivery. Enter your address in the checkout tool to see the price.
It is sold by the ton. You order a tonnage on the product page, and the calculator converts cubic feet or yards to tons. Dump trucks carry between 1 and 40+ tons per load.
No. Someone must be present during the delivery window to accept the load and direct the driver. If no one is there, a redelivery fee may apply and the order is not refunded.
Whether you need a compacting base for a new driveway or decorative rock for a dry creek bed, we deliver to Blacksburg and all of Montgomery County. Start by browsing the product options above, then use the calculator to find your tonnage. Order online from Gravel Monkey and choose your delivery window today.
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