#57 Stone Delivery for Clifton, CO
Spring snowmelt and short, intense summer thunderstorms push water across Clifton yards, so gravel and aggregate delivery in Clifton, CO starts with drainage. Colorado Rock Supply brings the materials that handle that water and build a stable pad under it.
For most projects here, that base is Class 6 road base. It compacts tight, sheds moisture, and gives you a solid layer to build on.
Materials for Clifton Projects
Start with the ground you are building on. When you are raising a low spot or building a pad for a shed or garage, order fill dirt first. It brings the grade up so your base layer has something uniform to sit on.
Over that fill, put down Class 6 road base. This is the local standard for driveways, parking pads, and building pads. It locks together when compacted and holds its shape under weight. For heavier loads, like a truck or equipment, step up to Class 5 for a denser, stronger layer.
For drainage work, match the stone to the job:
Use crusher fines for a walkway or dog run that packs down firm underfoot.
Ground and Conditions in Clifton
Expansive clay is common across much of Colorado, and it moves with moisture. When clay gets wet, it swells. When it dries, it shrinks. That movement cracks an under-built base and heaves a patio or driveway over time.
That is why base depth matters more here than in stable soils. A 4-inch base of Class 6 on a driveway is a starting point, not a finish. On clay, go deeper. Give the water a place to go with a drainage layer of drain rock or #57 stone alongside the base.
Freeze-thaw cycling makes it worse. Clifton sees repeated cycles, often several in a single week. Frost goes about 30 to 36 inches down. Water that sits under a base freezes, expands, and lifts the material above it. Drainage is not optional, it is what keeps your base from turning into a frost heave.
Timing matters too. Build your base from late spring through fall. Frozen ground and snowpack will not compact properly in winter, so the layer never locks in.
Delivery to Clifton and the Surrounding Area
Order online and pick your quantity by the ton or the yard. That is the whole process. You choose the material, tell us how much you need, and pick a delivery window that works for your site in Clifton.
We deliver across Mesa County, including Fruita, De Beque, and the surrounding area. A bulk load arrives on a dump truck, so plan for access. Know where the truck can back in and where you want the pile dropped.
Ordering by the ton keeps it simple. A standard pickup bed holds about 1.5 tons of Class 6. Think about the area you are covering and the depth you need, then order accordingly.
What is the best base under pavers in Clifton?
Start with a compacted layer of Class 6 road base at least 4 inches deep. On the clay soils common here, go deeper and add a drainage layer of drain rock underneath. On top of the Class 6, spread a 1-inch bed of squeegee. That washed, 1/4 inch minus sand levels the pavers and locks into the joints when you compact them.
Do you supply contractors working in Clifton?
Yes. Colorado Rock Supply delivers bulk material to contractors across Mesa County. Order online by the ton, schedule your delivery, and we bring the load to your site. Whether you need Class 6 road base for a subdivision pad or rip rap for a drainage outfall, the order process is the same.
Order Class 6 for Your Clifton Base
Start with Class 6 road base for your next pad, driveway, or drainage project in Clifton. It is the local standard for a reason. Order online from Colorado Rock Supply, pick your quantity, and get your material delivered to your site.