Road Base
Road Base delivered direct from local quarries to 50 US cities. Bulk pricing from $31/ton on full-load orders. Same-day delivery in most metros, free delivery on 16+ ton loads.
About Road Base
Road Base is a construction & base material in the varies" size range with a typical density of 2850 lbs per cubic yard. Engineered, dense-graded aggregate that compacts under heavy load, the structural foundation under driveways, parking lots, slabs, and walkway pavers.
A typical residential order is 3-8 tons; full-load contractor orders run 16-24 tons. We deliver in tandem-axle dump trucks (10-16 ton capacity) or tri-axles (16-24 ton capacity). Pricing varies with regional quarry proximity, load size, and current diesel; full-load delivery typically saves 15-20% over partial loads.
Specifications
- Category
- Construction & Base
- Typical size
- varies"
- Color
- Gray
- Density
- 2850 lb/yd³ · 1.43 tons per cubic yard
- Sold by
- The ton
- Order minimum
- 1 ton (bag drop) · 4 tons (truck load)
- Full-load discount
- 16+ tons, typical 15-20% off list
- Delivery window
- Same-day on orders before 11 AM in most metros · 24-48h standard
- Free delivery threshold
- 16+ tons within the standard service radius
Coverage: how much Road Base do you need?
Quick reference: square feet covered by one ton at common spread depths. For exact tonnage, plug your dimensions into the material calculator.
Best uses for Road Base
How to install Road Base
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1
Strip & compact subgrade
Remove organics; proof-roll the subgrade until it tightens up.
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2
Lay in lifts
Place in 4" lifts; compact each lift to 95%+ modified Proctor.
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3
Moisture-condition
A light mist before compacting helps fines bind without flooding.
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4
Check elevations
Final base should be smooth, dense, and within 1/4" of grade.
Comparable materials
From $35/ton- Sizevaries"
- Density2900 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $43/ton- Size0 - 1/4"
- Density2800 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $32/ton- Size0 - 1/4"
- Density2800 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
From $55/ton- Size2 - 3"
- Density2900 lb/yd³
- ColorGray
Where we source Road Base
We source Road Base from local quarries within the delivery region, typically inside a 50-mile radius. Short hauls mean lower delivery cost for you and a smaller diesel footprint per ton.
Every load is weighed at the source and the ticket travels with the truck, so you get exact tonnage, not estimates. Quality varies by quarry; we work with operators whose product meets state DOT spec for the applications we recommend.
Why bulk delivery saves money
Compared to bagged retail at the home center, bulk truck delivery comes in at roughly a third of the per-ton cost and skips the pallet-by-pallet handling. At our delivered range of $31 to $42 per ton, a 5 ton homeowner order saves hundreds versus the bagged equivalent at typical retail. A residential project usually runs 3 to 8 tons, which fits one tandem-axle truck and one drop. Contractors stepping up to 16 tons or more unlock our full-truck rate, which is generally 15 to 20 percent below the partial-load price. Bulk also wins on time: one delivery beats 20 trips to the rack, and the driver places the load where you want it instead of a parking-lot pallet.
Ordering Road Base from MyGravelBuddy
Drop your ZIP and ballpark tonnage in the form; you get a delivered quote and confirmed lead time back the same hour. Confirm the tonnage and the drop location, and we lock the truck on the schedule, typically 24 to 48 hours out for in-area orders. Payment clears, dispatch sends the window the night before, and the driver calls when the truck leaves the scale. Get a Road Base quote
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