Buy Crushed Stone in Ladysmith, Wisconsin

The price you see for crushed stone delivery depends on how much material your job needs and where your site is. The truck brings the stone to your address, and the total changes with the tonnage and the distance from the source.

Ladysmith gets about 34 inches of precipitation a year. That rainfall matters because it drives how well your crushed stone base drains and whether you need extra base stone to manage washout.

Crushed Stone Products Available in Ladysmith

We stock eight crushed stone sizes. Each one has a particular job. The table below lists what each product is best for, along with a note on where it works well.

Choosing the Right Crushed Stone for Your Project

The job you are doing tells you which size to order and how deep to put it. Use the table below as a starting point for common projects.

Local Conditions That Affect Crushed Stone Use in Ladysmith

Ladysmith is a small city in Rusk County with a mix of rural lanes and newer residential lots. Rusk County permitted about 72 single-family homes in 2024, so you might be building a driveway or foundation base on a fresh site. The ground around Ladysmith is mapped with moderately well drained soils. That means your base stone depth may need to be deeper if your site drains slowly.

The soil water group here is dual hydrologic C/D. Where the ground is drained, it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. Where it is not drained, most rain runs across the surface. Drainage matters more in Ladysmith than in many other places, and a deeper crushed stone base helps manage that runoff.

About 178 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That long freezing season, plus roughly 52 inches of snowfall, means the ground freezes deep. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts. A thicker layer of crushed stone under the surface helps the driveway survive freeze-thaw cycles and plowing.

Estimating How Much Crushed Stone You Need

Crushed stone is sold by the ton. The amount you need depends on the area you are covering and how thick the layer is. Use our crushed stone calculator to enter your dimensions and get a tonnage estimate before you place an order.

How to Order Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

You order online by the ton. Enter your ZIP code at checkout to see the delivered price for your address. Loads can range from 1 to 40-plus tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.

After checkout you select a delivery window at least 3 business days out: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. You must provide a valid phone number. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with a photo of the material being loaded. The delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. Someone 18 or older must be at the site during the window.

The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. If access is tight, the crew unloads as close as they safely can. Cancellations more than 24 hours after the order is placed carry a 25 percent processing fee. Orders cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled delivery are not refundable. Once you approve the second email, the order cannot be cancelled or refunded. Inspect the load within 48 hours and photograph any issues. Gravel Monkey will fix a wrong material, a wrong location, or quality outside industry norms, but does not cover weather changes, natural variation, or site access problems. The hauler takes care with property, but Gravel Monkey is not responsible for driveway or landscaping damage. Learn more on our About Gravel Monkey page, read customer reviews, and see full delivery information.

Other Materials That Work with Crushed Stone

Your project may need a base layer, a surface, or a fill material alongside crushed stone. These options pair with it well.

• Crushed Gravel, Similar drainage properties, often used as a cheaper alternative for base courses.
• Driveway Gravel, A top layer that binds together while the crushed stone below handles load.
• Crushed Concrete, Recycled material that works as a sub-base under crushed stone.
• Gravel & Rock, Rounded or angular options for different surface finishes.
• Fill Dirt, Used to raise grade before placing crushed stone.
• Walkway Gravel, Smaller stone that stays in place, often laid over a crushed stone base.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Stone in Ladysmith

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

Yes. Soils mapped in the Ladysmith area are commonly moderately well drained and part of dual hydrologic group C/D. Where the ground is drained, water moves slowly through it; where it is not drained, most rain runs across the surface. That means you may need a deeper crushed stone base for drainage and stability than in areas with well-drained soil. Use the crushed stone calculator to estimate your tonnage.

How much does crushed stone delivery cost in Ladysmith?

The price is calculated at checkout when you enter your ZIP code and the tonnage you need. You select a delivery window at least 3 business days after the order date. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.

What is the difference between the sizes of crushed stone you stock?

The main difference is the stone diameter. 3/8" crushed stone is fine for paver bedding and tight fill. 3/4" is the all-purpose size for base and drainage. 1"-1 1/2" works for heavy base and erosion control. 2"-3" is rip-rap sized for deep fill and edging. Numbered sizes like #57, #67, #8 and #10 are graded by sieve size and are used for concrete, drainage and paver joints.

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

For a driveway or parking area that carries vehicles, the crushed stone base depth depends on the soil and the expected load. Around Ladysmith, ground freezing is deep and long, so the base layer needs to be thick enough to resist frost heave. The depth also depends on whether the subgrade drains well. Use the crushed stone calculator to find the volume you need, then spread and compact the material to a uniform layer.

Order Crushed Stone for Your Ladysmith Project Today

Crushed stone is sold by the ton and delivered by dump truck to your address. Order online and get a delivered price at checkout. Visit the Ladysmith city page to see all the materials we bring to your area.

We also deliver to nearby towns:

• Cornell
• Chetek
• Bloomer
• Rice Lake
• Cameron
• Cadott
• Stanley
• Barron
• Phillips
• Chippewa Falls