Bulk Gravel Delivery to Fresno, CA

The long dry season from late spring into fall is when most work gets done around Fresno, and it is the easiest window to schedule gravel and aggregate delivery in Fresno, CA. Winter storms are what interrupt a schedule here, because rain on flat clay ground has nowhere to go.

California Rock Supply delivers bulk material across Fresno County. Most projects start with Class 2 base, the standard California base material, specified by Caltrans as Class 2 aggregate base for drives, pads and the layer under flatwork.

Ground and Conditions in Fresno

Fresno sits on the Central Valley floor, on deep valley alluvium. Heavy clay in the flood basins and along the valley edges cracks open in summer, and a cemented hardpan a few feet down stops water moving deeper.

That combination is why patio and driveway failures here usually trace back to a base that was laid too thin. Water ponds on clay and hardpan instead of draining away. A thin base then pumps, shifts and settles, and the pavers or slab above it move with it.

The fix is a thicker compacted base with a drainage layer worked in, not a heavier surface material. Build the subgrade so water has a path out, then compact the base in lifts before anything goes on top.

Winter is the other constraint. Clay turns soft and sticky, and dense tule fog slows early starts. Stone, sand and soil move fine in the dry season, so plan the bulk of your delivery around that window.

Materials for Fresno Projects

Under pavers and flatwork, the bedding layer is what sets the finished grade. Get it right and the surface stays flat through the summer heat. Choose the bedding material to match the surface going over it.

Washed Sand, also called concrete sand, is the usual bedding under pavers, slabs and segmental walls. It levels easily and packs firm. Washed Sand is a coarser sand and fine gravel blend for leveling and bedding where a little more bite is wanted.

Everything flat sits on base. Class 2 Base, also called Class II base rock or Class 2 aggregate base, is the compacted layer beneath the bedding sand. Recycled Class 2 base made from Road Base or asphalt does the same job, and Caltrans allows processed reclaimed asphalt and concrete in aggregate base.

For joints and tight bedding, Mason Sand sweeps into paver joints and works for brick and block. #8 Crushed Stone and #89 Crushed Stone are small washed stone for joints and drainage behind a wall.

Away from the flatwork, Stone Screenings, or DG, is the fine, firm-packing surface for paths and patios. Drain Rock handles french drains and downspout runs, and RipRap, also called rock slope protection, armors creek banks and culvert outlets against winter storm runoff.

Delivery to Fresno and the Surrounding Area

You order online and choose a quantity by the ton or by the yard, whichever your takeoff uses. If you are not sure which to pick, size the load with the calculator before checkout, then pick your delivery date.

A dump truck delivers to the site and places the material where you want it. Think about access before the truck arrives: a clear path, a firm spot to dump, and enough room to spread without blocking the street.

Delivery covers Fresno and the rest of Fresno County, including Clovis, Sanger, Reedley, Selma and Coalinga. Fresno is the largest single market we serve in the county, so scheduling is straightforward in the dry season.

Order Your Fresno Material

Run your measurements through the calculator to get the tonnage or yardage your project needs. Then choose your material from Class 2 base, sand, drain rock or DG, set a delivery date, and place the order online. California Rock Supply delivers bulk aggregate throughout Fresno County.