Large River Rock, Stone and Soil Delivery in Glen Allen, VA

Virginia Rock Supply handles gravel and aggregate delivery in Glen Allen, VA, from single loads to full site orders. Most driveways and pads here start with 21A, the dense-graded base that packs hard and carries traffic. Under it sits heavy Piedmont clay, which sheds water slowly and pushes the load onto your base. Call on us when you need stone for a slope, a swale or a washed-out bank.

Materials for Glen Allen Projects

Runoff is the real problem in Henrico. Clay sheds water fast in summer storms, so slopes and ditch lines need coarse, open stone that lets water through instead of washing soil away. Here are the sizes we send out most, coarsest to finest.

For a failing bank or a ditch that scours every storm, start with RipRap. It interlocks into a heavy blanket that holds soil in place while water moves past. On steep banks, place the largest stone at the toe of the slope where the flow hits hardest.

Behind that, #4 Crushed Stone works as a trench bottom and heavy drainage layer. #57 Stone is the standard washed size at about 3/4 inch, and it handles French drains and driveway topping. Use #8 Crushed Stone for pipe bedding and backfill that has to drain. Screenings finish the job as bedding under pavers and flagstone.

Driveways and pads still want 21A as the base, and 21B where you want a coarser, lower-fines mix that drains a little better. Topping an existing drive is a job for Driveway Gravel.

Ground and Conditions in Glen Allen

Plan around the working season first. Saturated clay after a long wet spell is the usual hold-up, and the truck cannot spread on ground that is pumping. Midwinter freezes pause work here too, though for shorter spells than you would see in the mountains.

That clay is the reason base depth matters more than surface looks. It drains slowly, so the base has to carry the load rather than the subsoil. Dig out soft spots and build up with 21A in lifts, compacting each one before the next goes down.

Freeze-thaw is moderate. Winter nights often freeze and days thaw, so a gravel drive sees repeated cycles. Henrico sets frost depth at 18 inches. A drainage layer of #57 or #8 stone under the edge keeps meltwater from sitting in the base and pushing it apart.

Delivery to Glen Allen and the Surrounding Area

Order online and we deliver bulk loads to sites across Glen Allen and Henrico County, including Sandston and Henrico. Give us a realistic lead time on your schedule, since we time drops to your site access and to how dry the ground is.

Quantity is easier than it sounds. Think in tons for stone and yards for sand, soil and mulch, then figure your area times the depth you need. Wider coverage per load means fewer trips and less disturbance to your base.

Have the drop spot clear and firm before the truck arrives. Wide gates, no overhead wires and a level pad make the spread go smoothly.

Order Stone and Soil Delivery in Glen Allen

Virginia Rock Supply delivers 21A, washed stone, riprap and soil across Glen Allen, Henrico County and nearby Sandston. Measure the area, choose the depth, and use the calculator to size the load for the job. Place your order online and we will schedule the drop at your site.