Gravel and Aggregate Delivery in Houston, OH

Ohio Rock Supply handles gravel and aggregate delivery in Houston, OH, with 304 limestone as the base stone most local projects start from. This is clay loam and silty clay ground, so soil and fill decisions matter as much as the stone on top. You order online, size the load, and pick a delivery date.

Materials for Houston Projects

Most Houston jobs begin with ground that needs shaping before anything goes on top. That is why soil and fill lead the list here. Grading, raising low spots, and prepping beds come first, then base stone, then the finish layer.

Soil, Fill and Mulch

Spread Top Soil for lawn and bed prep, and work it into the heavy clay so roots get something to grow in. Garden Soil suits raised beds and planting areas where you want a looser mix. Use Fill Dirt to level a yard or backfill before a base course goes down. Shredded Mulch holds moisture in beds through summer heat.

Base and Driveway Stone

304 limestone is the standard base for a driveway, parking pad, or shed pad, and it goes under asphalt too. Top it with 411 limestone for a tighter gravel drive surface. Driveway Gravel resurfaces an existing drive, while Walkway Gravel gives paths a finer, walkable finish.

Clean Stone, Sand and Decorative

Clean stone is sold by number here. #57 Limestone is the size Ohio suppliers stock most widely, and it works for drainage and drive surfacing. #8 Crushed Stone handles pipe bedding and paver joints. Screenings bed pavers and patios. For sand, Mason Sand serves brick and block work, and Washed Sand levels and beds under slabs. River Rock and Natural Pea Gravel cover decorative beds, dry creek beds, and play areas.

Ground and Conditions in Houston

Start with where water goes. Clayey till drains slowly, so rain and snowmelt pond in flat swales and low spots until ditches or tile clear them. Valley sand and gravel drain fast, which is why the same storm behaves differently across one property.

That slow drainage drives material choice. A clean stone like #57 Limestone or #4 Crushed Stone moves water where clay holds it. For a French drain or downspout run, Drain Rock keeps the trench open.

Stream and ditch banks scour after heavy rain, and bare graded soil washes. RipRap armors culvert outlets and pond edges against that runoff.

Timing matters too. Base, driveway, and paver work starts once the ground thaws and the flats dry out in spring, and runs into late fall. Frozen or saturated clay will not compact well, so a wet spring pad waits. Cold winters bring repeated freeze-thaw that heaves wet clay under drives and patios.

Delivery to Houston and the Surrounding Area

Bulk material arrives by dump truck and is tipped at the spot you choose. Have that spot clear before the truck shows up. Mark the drop area, move vehicles, and check overhead lines and low branches on the approach.

Ordering runs online. Choose your material, set the quantity by the ton or by the yard, and use the calculator to size the load for your area. Then pick a delivery date at checkout.

Houston sits in Shelby County, and delivery covers the county, including Sidney, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, and Botkins. One drop or several, the process is the same.

Order Soil, Stone and Fill for Your Houston Project

From grading and bed prep to driveway base and drainage, Ohio Rock Supply delivers the soil, fill, and stone that Houston projects need. Size your load with the calculator, choose a delivery date, and place your order online.