Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Bothell address and unloads right where you point.
Crushed gravel is often confused with crushed stone, but the two are not the same material. Both are crushed and angular, but gravel comes from natural deposits of rounded rock that is then mechanically broken, while stone is quarried from ledge rock. Bothell gets about 40 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters with either material.
The right crushed gravel for your job depends on the load it will carry and the ground underneath. Pick one size for a compacted base and a different one for the surface layer.
Each crushed gravel product serves a specific function. None of them work well for a decorative finished surface, where a washed or round material belongs.
| Product | For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | fine compacting layer | Best used as a top dressing or paver base, not for structural fills. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | the workhorse size for base and drives | This is the standard for driveways and heavy path bases. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | structural base under heavy loads | Often used under concrete or asphalt for load distribution. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | first lift over soft subgrade | Goes directly on the ground to bridge weak spots. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | mud control and deep fill | Large stone for building a stable platform in wet conditions. |
The table below pairs common jobs with the right crushed gravel size and a practical depth or use note. All products listed are available for delivery to your Bothell site.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Trench backfill | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | Compact in 6-inch lifts for proper settling. |
| Farm and site access road | 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Use 8 to 12 inches compacted over geotextile. |
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches after compaction, depending on load. |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Spread 3 to 4 inches and compact before forming. |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Place a 6- to 8-inch layer as a bridging course. |
About 92 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling delivery onto firm ground is a real consideration. The ground around Bothell is mapped as moderately well drained, which influences how much base stone you need under the surface layer. Soils in this area are in hydrologic group B, meaning they take water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth usually works.
About 30 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That freeze-thaw cycle works on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift. Snowfall averages about 4 inches a year, enough that plowing can damage an unbound surface if the gravel is not compacted well. Ground freezing here is real but moderate, so the base layer needs adequate depth to resist heaving.
Tonnage depends on the area and the depth you plan to place. Use our material calculators to convert your square footage and depth into tons. That number tells you what to enter at checkout.
Order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. Loads run from one ton to over 40 tons, free delivery on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
Delivery scheduling works like this: you choose a window at checkout, morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You get a confirmation email right away, 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 need to be at the site or have someone there. Learn more on our delivery information page. For general information about the company, see About Gravel Monkey and customer reviews.
Yes. With about 30 days a year below freezing, frozen ground or snow can make access tricky. You need to ensure the site is clear and the ground is firm enough for the dump truck on the chosen delivery date.
About 92 days per year see at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That much wet weather means you should schedule delivery for a dry stretch so the truck does not get stuck and the gravel does not get rutted.
It depends on the job. For a compacted base under a driveway, 3/4" works. For a top layer on a path, use 3/8". For mud control or deep fill, go with 2"-3". Refer to the product table above for guidance.
You pick a window at checkout. The date must be at least 3 business days after ordering. You receive a confirmation email, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. You must approve that second email for the delivery to proceed.
The most common jobs in Bothell are driveway bases and shed pads, both of which start with a crushed gravel layer. Order online from Gravel Monkey Bothell, and we will deliver by dump truck straight to your address.
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