Buy Crushed Stone in Newport News, Virginia

Newport News gets about 50 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter with any stone project. The size of crushed stone you choose changes how water behaves under foot or under a load.

Gravel Monkey ships crushed stone by the ton to Newport News and the rest of Newport News city. You pick the size, order online, and a dump truck brings it to your address.

Crushed Stone Sizes for Newport News Projects

The 3/4" Crushed Stone is the most ordered size here. It works as a base layer under driveways and patios and handles drainage jobs like French drains. The other sizes on this table cover everything from a paver setting bed to rip rap on a steep bank.

Which Crushed Stone to Order for Common Jobs in Newport News

Match your project to the stone size using the table below. Depth depends on the soil and the load, but these give you a starting point to plug into the order form.

Local Conditions That Affect Your Crushed Stone Job

Newport News picks up about 50 inches of rain a year. That means any stone surface or base needs to shed water or let it drain fast. About 73 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters. You want the truck bed to land on dry, stable soil, not mud.

The area sees about 52 days a year below 32F, but ground freezing here is not a significant factor. That keeps the base layer depth simpler because frost heave is unlikely. Snowfall averages only about 4 inches a year, though plowing can damage a loose surface if stone is not compacted well.

Soils mapped in the Newport News area are commonly moderately well drained. As a general guide, that can mean you might need a little more base stone under the surface layer to keep the load from pushing through. Ground around Newport News is in hydrologic group D, meaning it takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. Drainage and a deeper base matter more here than in places where the ground drains fast. Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part.

How Much Crushed Stone You Need for Your Newport News Job

Tonnage depends on the area of the project and the depth you choose. The deeper the layer, the more stone you need. Use the crushed stone calculator on the Gravel Monkey site to get a tonnage number for your specific dimensions.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey in Newport News

You order online by the ton, and the price for delivery shows up at checkout based on your ZIP code. A dump truck brings the stone to your address. Loads range from 1 to 40 plus tons, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. New customers can get $50 off a first order with the code FIRSTTIMER50.

The delivery date you choose at checkout must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You pick a window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery, or the order can be delayed or rescheduled. You get an email confirmation when you place the order, 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.

You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. Read the full delivery information page for details on access, cancellations and inspecting the load. Learn more about Gravel Monkey as a national aggregate broker sourcing from regional suppliers. Check customer reviews for what other customers in your area say.

Other Materials for the Same Job in Newport News

Crushed stone often goes with one of these materials. Each links to its own Newport News page.

• Crushed Gravel, A similar angular material that works in driveways and drainage, but from different parent rock.
• Driveway Gravel, A blend that includes larger stone and fines for a durable driving surface.
• Crushed Concrete, A recycled alternative for base layers that costs less per ton.
• Fill Dirt, Use it to raise low spots before you put down a stone base.
• Topsoil, Spread it over finished stone work for planting beds.
• Mulch, Top off landscaping after stone pathways or borders are in.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crushed Stone in Newport News

Does the ground in Newport News freeze hard enough to change when I should order?

It does not. Ground freezing here is not a significant factor, so you do not need to rush an order to beat a deep frost. You can order and deliver crushed stone through the winter as long as the ground is firm enough for the truck.

Do winter conditions in Newport News affect delivery?

Winter in Newport News is mild enough that delivery delays from snow or ice are unusual. The area averages only about 4 inches of snow a year. If the forecast shows a storm, Gravel Monkey will update you on any major delay, but winter rarely stops a delivery here.

How do I stop it spreading past the edges?

Install an edge restraint along the perimeter of the stone area. Options include metal or plastic edging, concrete curbing, or a trench filled with larger crushed stone. The edge keeps the stone confined and stops stray pieces from mixing into the lawn.

How deep should the layer be for a job that carries vehicles?

A driveway or parking area that supports passenger vehicles needs a compacted base of crushed stone at least 4 to 6 inches deep. For heavier loads, such as delivery trucks or RVs, increase that to 8 to 12 inches. Compact the base in lifts of 4 inches or less for best results.

Get Your Crushed Stone Quote for Newport News

Use the tonnage number from the crushed stone calculator, then head to the Newport News hub page to place your order. Gravel Monkey delivers to your address anywhere in the city.

Gravel Monkey also delivers crushed stone to nearby areas.

• Smithfield
• Yorktown
• Hampton
• Poquoson
• Gloucester Point
• Williamsburg
• Portsmouth
• Surry
• Norfolk
• Windsor