Bulk Material Delivery in Urbana, OH

What holds a wet, slumping bank above a ditch? Coarse stone, sized for the water it has to take. Ohio Rock Supply handles gravel and aggregate delivery in Urbana, OH, and the clay till around here drains slowly, so water sits in the flat swales until a ditch or tile moves it. That is why 304 limestone and clean stone by number do most of the work on slopes and banks.

Materials for Urbana Projects

Start with the coarsest stone when the job is holding ground. Heavy drainage, ditch bottoms and filter layers under rip rap call for stone that water passes through without shifting.

Coarse stone for slope and bank protection

#4 Crushed Stone is the workhorse for heavy drainage, construction entrances, trench bottoms and filter stone under rip rap. RipRap armors stream and ditch banks, culvert outlets and pond edges against storm runoff and wave action.

Railroad Ballast gives you coarse stone for hard standing, track beds and severe drainage. Where sides are steep, Large River Rock builds dry creek beds and takes on heavier erosion work.

Clean stone for drainage and drives

#57 Limestone is the clean stone size Ohio suppliers stock most widely, used for drainage, French drains and drive surfacing. Drain Rock covers French drains, downspout runs, foundation drains and drainage behind walls.

Base, bedding and surface stone

304 Aggregate Base is the standard Ohio base stone, and it goes under driveways, parking pads, shed bases and asphalt. 411 Stone tops gravel drives and beds pavers, packing tight over a 304 base.

Finer work needs finer stone. Screenings bed pavers and patios, while Top Soil and Shredded Mulch finish the lawn and beds once the ground work is done.

Delivery to Urbana and the Surrounding Area

Order online and pick your quantity by the ton or the yard, then size the load with the calculator before you check out. Choose your delivery date at checkout, and a dump truck brings the material to your site.

Coverage reaches Urbana and the rest of Champaign County, including St. Paris, Mechanicsburg, North Lewisburg, Woodstock and Cable. Have the drop spot clear and reachable before the truck arrives.

Ground and Conditions in Urbana

This part of Ohio sits on glacial till, clay loam to silty clay over gently rolling ground, with low moraine ridges and flat wet swales between them. Clay till drains slowly, so water ponds in those low spots after spring rain and snowmelt.

That shapes what you order. Coarse clean stone in the low spots and along banks keeps water moving, while 304 limestone gives you a base that compacts once the ground is workable. Frozen or saturated clay will not compact well, so base, driveway and paver work runs from spring thaw into late fall.

Cold winters bring repeated freeze-thaw, which heaves wet clay under drives and patios and lifts shallow posts and pads. Frost depth is 32 inches in Columbus and Dayton, set by each local building department.

Questions from Urbana Buyers

What stone should I use for drainage in Urbana?

Match the stone to the water. #57 limestone and Drain Rock handle French drains and foundation drains, while #4 Crushed Stone suits heavy drainage and trench bottoms. For bank and swale protection, RipRap and Large River Rock take the runoff. Order the size that fits the flow, not the smallest stone you can find.

What should I have ready when the truck arrives?

A clear, firm path to the drop spot and enough room for the truck to spread or dump the load. Mark anything you do not want covered, and keep pets and vehicles out of the way. Once the pile is down, you can move it with equipment or by hand at your own pace.

Order Bulk Stone for Your Urbana Project

Ohio Rock Supply delivers gravel, stone, sand and soil across Urbana and Champaign County, from coarse rip rap for banks to 304 limestone for bases. Pick your material, set the quantity with the calculator, and choose a delivery date at checkout. Place your order online and get the right stone on site.