Crushed Stone, Sand and Gravel in Tannersville, PA

Order gravel and aggregate delivery in Tannersville, PA online. Pick your material, choose a quantity by the ton or yard, and set a delivery date at checkout. Pennsylvania Rock Supply delivers bulk loads across Monroe County.

Start with 2A modified for drives and pads. Add topsoil, garden soil and fill for grading and bed prep. Water sits above the dense layer here, so plan drainage before you order.

Materials for Tannersville Projects

Most jobs here start with dirt work, not stone. Raise grade with Fill Dirt, then finish beds with Top Soil or Garden Soil. Both soils come screened, so stones and roots are out before the load lands.

Base comes next. 2A Modified is the standard Pennsylvania base stone, crushed stone with the fines left in, and it compacts hard under a drive or shed pad. Spread it, water it, and run a plate compactor over it in lifts.

Wet ground changes the plan. 2B Stone is clean washed stone with no fines, so water moves through it instead of pooling. Use it for French drains, behind retaining walls, and under shed pads where the subgrade stays soft.

Sand and bedding round out the list. Washed Sand goes under pavers, slabs and concrete. Screenings pack firm for paver and flagstone bedding and for pipe bedding.

Ground and Conditions in Tannersville

Rain, snowmelt and heavy storms drive everything here. Glacial deposits sit over shale, siltstone and sandstone, with stony till on the uplands and sand and gravel in many valleys.

Below that, a dense layer slows water down. Water perches above it from fall into late spring, so low spots, drives and footings stay wet. Wetlands are common, and snowmelt adds to the load.

That water has to go somewhere. It runs off slow-draining soils and scours roadside ditches, culvert outlets and gravel drives, then cuts into stream banks. Arm those spots with RipRap, sized R-4 for ditches and larger R-5 to R-7 for banks.

Timing matters as much as material. Snow and soft ground can last well into spring, so base work waits until the ground has thawed and drained, then runs into fall. Never put base stone down on frozen or muddy ground.

Long, cold winters bring repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Soils that stay wet above the dense layer are prone to frost heave under a thin base. Frost depth here is commonly 36 to 42 inches, set by each municipality.

Delivery to Tannersville and the Surrounding Area

Bulk material arrives by dump truck. The driver needs a clear path in and a firm spot to dump, so mark the drop area and move cars, trailers and toys out of the way first.

Check overhead lines and low branches on the route. Soft lawns after a wet stretch can rut under a loaded truck, so point the driver to gravel or packed ground when you can.

Order online and choose your quantity by the ton or yard. Use the calculator to size the load, then pick a delivery date at checkout. Tannersville sits in Monroe County, and we also deliver to East Stroudsburg, Tobyhanna, Stroudsburg, Mount Pocono and Effort.

Questions About Stone and Soil in Tannersville

Can I order material by the ton for delivery in Tannersville?

Yes. Choose your material and set the quantity by the ton or by the yard when you order online. The calculator helps you size the load for your area. Pick a delivery date at checkout, and a dump truck brings the material to your site in Tannersville.

What stone should I use for drainage in Tannersville?

Use clean stone that lets water pass. 2B Stone is the local pick, a washed 3/4 inch crushed stone with no fines. It works for French drains, downspout runs and backfill behind retaining walls. Where the ground stays wet above the dense till layer, clean stone keeps water moving instead of trapping it.

Order Stone, Sand and Soil for Tannersville Jobs

Grading, bed prep, driveways, shed pads and drainage all start with the right material. Order 2A modified, topsoil, garden soil, fill or clean drainage stone online, size the load with the calculator, and set your delivery date. Place your order when you are ready.