What gravel is best for a driveway in Aurora?

Class 6 road base is the best choice for a driveway in Aurora. It compacts into a firm, stable surface that handles vehicle weight without rutting. For the top layer, add driveway gravel over the compacted base. That combination gives you a drive that sheds water and stays solid through freeze-thaw cycles. Order Class 6 road base as Class 6 Road Base and the surface as Driveway Gravel.

How much material will my project need?

Measure your project area in square feet, then multiply by the depth in feet to get cubic feet. Divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards. For a 200 square foot patio with 2 inches of bedding, that is about 1.2 cubic yards of 3/8 inch crushed stone. When you order online, you can choose tons or yards, and the checkout helps you confirm the quantity before delivery.

How is the material measured?

You can order by the ton or by the cubic yard, whichever suits how you plan the job. If you tell us the area you are covering and the depth you want, we will work the quantity out with you rather than leaving you to guess.

3/8 Inch Crushed Stone for Patios in Aurora, CO

For gravel and aggregate delivery in Aurora, CO, Colorado Rock Supply stocks the materials local contractors order by name. Class 6 road base is the default base on the Front Range, and the 3/8 inch crushed stone that beds your patio pavers is a close second in demand. This page covers what to order for a paver patio, how the local ground affects your base, and how delivery works.

Materials for Aurora Projects

When you set pavers or flatwork, the bedding layer carries the load. In Aurora, that layer is usually 3/8 inch crushed stone, also called 3/8 inch stone. It locks together under a plate compactor and drains well, so your patio stays level through freeze-thaw cycles. Order it as 3/8" Crushed Stone.

Under that bedding, your base is Class 6 road base. It compacts into a firm layer that spreads the weight of foot traffic and patio furniture. Get it as Class 6 Road Base.

For the sand layer between the base and the pavers, use squeegee, also called squeegee sand. It is a washed 1/4 inch minus material that screeds flat and holds pavers in place. Out-of-state contractors may not know the term, but it is the right call here. Order it as Squeegee.

If your patio sits against the house, you need drainage. Spring snowmelt and summer thunderstorms put water against the foundation, so a French drain with drain rock protects the base. Use Drain Rock for that job.

Ground and Conditions in Aurora

Expansive clay is common along the Front Range, and it moves with moisture. A thin base under a patio will heave when the clay swells, cracking your pavers or slab. The fix is base depth: lay at least 4 to 6 inches of compacted Class 6 road base before the bedding goes down.

Drainage matters just as much. Spring snowmelt and short, intense summer thunderstorms saturate the ground quickly. If water pools under your patio, the clay softens and the base shifts. A drainage layer of drain rock or 3/4 inch crushed stone around the edge moves water away before it reaches the base.

Timing your build matters too. Base and drainage work runs best from late spring through fall. Frozen ground and snowpack limit compaction in winter, so a patio laid in January will not settle right. Plan your pour or paver install between May and October for the best result.

Repeated freeze-thaw cycling, often several cycles in a single week at altitude, is the other factor. Frost depth runs about 30 to 36 inches in much of the state, but the cycling is what damages a patio. Water that seeps into a poorly compacted base freezes, expands, and shifts your pavers. Proper base depth and drainage stop that cycle before it starts.

Delivery to Aurora and the Surrounding Area

Ordering bulk material for a patio project starts with the quantity. You can choose tons or yards when you order online. For a bedding layer of 3/8 inch crushed stone, measure your patio area in square feet, multiply by the depth in inches, and convert to cubic yards. That figure tells you what to order.

Colorado Rock Supply delivers across Arapahoe County, including Aurora and nearby areas like Denver, Englewood, and Littleton. When the truck arrives, you need a spot for the driver to dump or a place to receive the material. A driveway or street access with enough room for the truck works best.

Bulk delivery by the ton is the standard way to buy. You order the material, pick a delivery window, and the truck brings it to your site. The driver can spread the load or dump it in a pile, depending on your setup. For a patio, a pile near the work area saves you from hauling material by hand.

Order Your Patio Materials for Aurora Delivery

Use the quantity calculator on the product page to confirm your yardage before you order. Then pick your delivery window and let Colorado Rock Supply bring the material to your Aurora site. With the right base and bedding, your patio will stay level for years. Order your 3/8 inch crushed stone and Class 6 road base today.