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







Ordering gravel and rock in Dayton works by the ton, with delivery in a dump truck straight to your address. Dayton gets about 19 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter for any load you put down. The price shows up by ZIP at checkout, and you pick your delivery window then.
Gravel Monkey sources from regional suppliers, so the exact product size and color can vary by local quarry output. That means you order what works for your project, not what sits in a yard nearby.
Stabilizing a surface, controlling erosion, or adding decorative cover each need a different material. The wrong product can wash away, shift underfoot, or fail to compact. Here are the options you can order by the ton for Dayton delivery.
| Product | What It Is For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth, not for driveways that need traction. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Natural rounded stone in various sizes, not a compacting base. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Holds on slopes better than smaller stone. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, angular stone that moves water fast. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Not a structural base; needs a compacted subgrade. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Contains fines that lock the stone together. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Thick, angular blend for heavy loads. |
Match the surface type to the right material. Deep or structural work calls for crusher run or road base, while decorative finishes use river rock or pea gravel.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| French drain | Drain Rock | Enough to fill trench, typically 12 to 18 inches. |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 3 to 4 inches deep, keyed into the slope. |
| Dry creek bed | River Rock | Varying sizes, 4 to 6 inches deep for a natural look. |
| Landscape beds | Natural Pea Gravel | 2 to 3 inches over weed barrier. |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 4 inches, compacted in lifts. |
Dayton sits in Columbia County, where about 55 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling delivery onto firm ground matters because wet soil can rut under a loaded truck. Around 113 days drop below 32F, which shortens the work window and makes the ground heave when it freezes.
Snowfall averages about 8 inches a year, and plowing can damage a loose gravel surface if the blade catches the stone. The ground freezing here is deep and long, so the base layer under any driveway or pad needs enough depth to resist frost movement. Soils mapped in the Dayton area are commonly well drained, which may mean you can use less base stone under the surface layer than in poorly drained areas. The ground around Dayton takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough for most projects.
Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts.
Estimating the right tonnage starts with the project footprint and the depth you plan to install. Gravel and rock are sold by the ton, and the coverage changes with the material shape and size. Use our material calculators to figure the quantity before you order.
You buy gravel and rock online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, with loads from one ton up to 40-plus per truck. The first order takes $50 off with code FIRSTTIMER50.
Choose a delivery window at checkout: morning from 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon from 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation 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. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date.
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Gravel and rock often pair with other bulk materials for a complete project. These options can be added to the same order.
Yes. About 113 days a year drop below 32F, and the ground freezing here is deep and long. The delivery crew will not risk unloading on frozen or icy ground, so schedule for a dry, firm day in the work window.
Dayton gets about 19 inches of precipitation a year. That is enough to cause washout if the gravel or rock is placed on a slope without proper base or edge restraint. Plan for drainage under the surface layer.
Yes. You or someone you nominate must be available during the chosen delivery window. If nobody is there, the delivery cannot be completed and a missed-delivery fee may apply.
Yes. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order of gravel or rock.
Your ZIP code sets the delivery price, and you pick the date and window at checkout. Start by choosing the material and quantity, then see the total for your Dayton address.
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