Rip Rap and Bulk Aggregates for Hudson, OH

Ohio Rock Supply delivers gravel and aggregate delivery in Hudson, OH for driveways, drainage and landscaping. The base stone most jobs here start with is 304 limestone. Hudson sits on glaciated ground in Summit County, where slow-draining clay and steep valley sides decide which material you actually need.

Materials for Hudson Projects

Erosion is the lead problem on this ground. Coarse, clean stone is what holds a slope, lines a swale and armors a bank when runoff comes fast after a storm. Start with the largest stone you can place, then work down in size.

Rip rap is the heavy option for stream and ditch banks, culvert outlets and pond edges. It takes storm runoff and wave action without washing out. Railroad ballast handles the same job in tighter spots, on construction entrances and track beds.

For water that has to move, clean stone by number is the answer. #4 Crushed Stone goes in trench bottoms and filter layers under rip rap. #57 Limestone is the size Ohio suppliers stock for French drains and drive surfacing, and #8 Crushed Stone finishes fine drainage and pipe bedding. Drain Rock covers foundation drains and downspout runs.

Under all of it sits 304 Aggregate Base, the base course for drives and pads. Top a compacted base with 411 Stone and you get a drive that packs tight. For pavers, Screenings give you a bed that locks up hard.

Delivery to Hudson and the Surrounding Area

You order online and pick your quantity by the ton or the yard. The calculator sizes the load if you are unsure. At checkout you choose a delivery date that fits your schedule.

A dump truck delivers to your site in Hudson, Summit County. We also cover Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Barberton and Twinsburg. Have the drop spot clear before the truck arrives.

Ground and Conditions in Hudson

The working season sets the schedule here. Snow cover and wet spring ground hold back base work until the soil drains, and the season then runs into late fall. Time a delivery for dry ground.

This is glaciated plateau ground: silty clay loam till with a dense subsoil that drains slowly. Water perches above that layer and collects in low spots, while sand and gravel knolls and valley outwash drain freely. Drainage stone matters more on the wet side of a property.

Freeze-thaw is the other reason base depth matters. Summit County frost depth is 38 inches, and wet till heaves under drives and walks. That figure is a footing depth set by each local building department.

Questions About Stone in Hudson

What stone should I use for drainage in Hudson?

Use clean stone, not a base material. #57 limestone is the standard choice for French drains and drive drainage, and #4 Crushed Stone works in trench bottoms and under rip rap. #8 Crushed Stone handles pipe bedding and fine drainage. Because water perches on the dense subsoil here, size the stone to the volume of water you expect.

What should I have ready when the truck arrives?

Have the drop spot cleared and reachable, with nothing overhead and room for the truck to pull out. Mark any pipes, wires or plantings you want left alone. Know which pile goes where so the driver can place each load. Soft ground after rain can stop a truck, so check the access path first.

Order Rip Rap and Aggregate for Hudson

Ohio Rock Supply delivers rip rap, 304 limestone and clean drainage stone to Hudson and the rest of Summit County. Choose your material, size the load with the calculator, and pick a delivery date at checkout. Order your Hudson aggregate delivery online and get the stone on site.