What is the difference between crushed stone and Natural Pea Gravel?

Crushed stone is angular and locks together when compacted. Natural Pea Gravel is round and stays loose. Use crushed stone, like 3/4 inch crushed stone, for a base or a drive that needs to hold firm. Use Natural Pea Gravel for a play area or a xeriscape bed where you want a loose surface that drains.

Should I order material by the ton or by the yard?

We sell by the ton. The weight of a cubic yard varies by material, so ordering by the ton is the accurate way. When you place your order online, you can use the volume you measured and our team will help you convert it to tons. That way you get the right amount for the job.

Which stone is best for drainage in Custer County?

For most drainage work, use a clean, washed stone. Drain rock is a good first choice for French drains and drywells. #57 stone also works well for drainage and concrete aggregate. The key is that the stone is clean, with no fines, so water moves through it quickly.

Custer County Class 6 Road Base and Gravel Delivery, CO

Before you order, figure out the volume. Measure the length and width of the area in feet, then multiply by the depth you plan to use. That gives you cubic feet, and we can help you convert that to tons when you order gravel, stone and aggregate delivery in Custer County, CO from Colorado Rock Supply.

Most driveways and pads here start with Class 6 road base. It is the standard base material along the Front Range. Spring snowmelt and short, intense summer thunderstorms mean drainage matters, so a solid base is not optional.

Materials Delivered in Custer County

We deliver bulk materials across the county, from Westcliffe to Wetmore. Here is a look at the most common orders and what they are used for locally.

Class 6 road base deserves a bit more detail. It is a crushed aggregate with fines that lock together when compacted. Class 5 is the heavier structural grade for drives that carry trucks or equipment. Both are available through the same road base product page.

Ground Conditions Across Custer County

Expansive bentonite clay is common along the Front Range and moves with moisture, so base depth and drainage matter more than in stable soils. A thin base on clay will shift after a wet spring. Plan for a minimum depth of 4 to 6 inches of compacted base on a driveway, and more if the soil is soft.

Spring snowmelt and short, intense summer thunderstorms are the main water events here. Runoff on slopes and in drainage swales after snowmelt and monsoon-season storms is what erodes soil. Rip rap and cobble are used to armor the bank and slow the water. A swale lined with rip rap will hold up far better than bare dirt.

Base and drainage work runs best from late spring through fall; frozen ground and snowpack limit compaction in winter at altitude. Repeated freeze-thaw cycling, often several cycles in a single week at altitude, is hard on shallow bases. Frost depth runs about 30 to 36 inches in much of the state, so a base that is too thin will heave. Build it right the first time.

Delivery Across Custer County

We deliver across Custer County, including Westcliffe and Wetmore. When you order online, you choose the material and the quantity. We deliver by the ton, and the truck brings the material right to your site.

Delivery timing depends on the season and the route. In the working season, from late spring through fall, we schedule deliveries across the county on a regular basis. Plan ahead for larger jobs so the material is on site when your crew is ready. A bulk delivery means a dump truck on your property, so have a clear spot for it to pull in and dump.

Choosing the Right Material

The right material shifts with the ground you are working on. What works in one part of Colorado may not be the best call somewhere else.

In Delta, on the Western Slope, the ground is drier and more stable. A standard base depth works, and drainage is less of a constant fight. In Denver, on the Front Range, the bentonite clay is the same as what you see in Custer County, so base depth and drainage are the priority. In Dolores, also on the Western Slope, the soil is different again, and the focus is on getting a good base down before the monsoon hits.

For most jobs in Custer County, the choice comes down to drainage. If you are putting in a French drain or a drywell, use drain rock or #57 stone. If you are topping a drive, driveway gravel is the surface layer. For a walkway, walkway gravel gives a finer, walkable finish.

Order Your Materials for Delivery Today

Colorado Rock Supply delivers bulk gravel, stone, sand and soil across Custer County, from Westcliffe to Wetmore. Whether you are building a base for a new shop pad or topping a driveway, we have the material you need. Check the product pages, figure your volume, and place your order online. We will get the material to your site so you can get the job done.

Gravel, Stone and Soil for Custer County, CO