#4 Crushed Stone Delivery to Ann Arbor, Michigan

Crushed Stone #4 in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan and has a population of about 120,000 in a college town setting. The city is located about 38 miles west of Detroit and 44 miles north of Toledo, Ohio, positioning it centrally in Southeast Michigan's construction and landscaping community. Ann Arbor's active residential construction, campus expansion projects, and ongoing property maintenance create steady demand for quality aggregate materials. Homeowners and contractors throughout the Ann Arbor area order #4 crushed stone for driveway bases, parking area preparation, and landscape drainage applications. The cool climate and seasonal precipitation in the region make proper drainage especially important for long-term stability of hardscapes and building foundations.

Best Uses in Ann Arbor

#4 crushed stone is ideal for driveway base layers in Ann Arbor's residential neighborhoods and commercial properties. The larger 1.5 to 2.5 inch size compacts firmly and resists settling, providing a stable foundation for asphalt, gravel, or concrete surfaces. A typical driveway base calls for 4 to 6 inches of compacted #4 stone beneath the wearing surface. Professional installers in Ann Arbor standardize on this depth to ensure performance through years of traffic and Michigan's freeze-thaw cycling.

Landscaping contractors throughout Ann Arbor use this stone for drainage applications around building foundations, beneath patios, and in low-lying yard areas prone to pooling water. The open-graded structure allows rapid percolation, preventing water damage to structures and landscapes. University grounds maintenance and commercial parking lot contractors favor #4 stone for base preparation and sub-base applications where drainage and stability matter equally. The stone also serves well in rain gardens and bioswales throughout Ann Arbor neighborhoods where water management is a priority.

Homeowners use #4 stone as a decorative landscape material, taking advantage of its gray color and substantial size. When placed at the perimeter of planting beds or along hardscape edges, the stone frames landscapes cleanly and allows water to drain freely around plantings.

Delivery and Lead Times

#4 crushed stone is available for prompt delivery throughout Ann Arbor and surrounding Washtenaw County. Orders of 3 tons arrive within 1 to 2 business days from placement. Larger orders of 8 tons qualify for same-day or next-day delivery at a reduced per-ton rate. Bulk orders of 15 tons or more receive free delivery, making large projects and contractor stockpiling much more affordable. Our Ann Arbor service area extends to nearby Detroit, Toledo, and the surrounding Southeast Michigan region.

Flexible scheduling accommodates your project timeline. You can specify your preferred delivery date when placing the order, and our dispatch team works to meet your schedule. For contractors managing multiple projects, standing orders and repeat deliveries are available at negotiated rates.

How Much You Need

Calculate your #4 crushed stone tonnage by measuring your project area in feet and the depth you require in inches. Multiply length by width by depth in inches, then divide by 324 to determine your tonnage. A 20-foot by 25-foot driveway base at 4 inches deep requires approximately 6.2 tons. A 15-foot by 15-foot parking area at 5 inches deep needs roughly 3.4 tons.

Use the calculator to handle the math for your specific dimensions. The tool accounts for compaction and settling, giving you a realistic tonnage recommendation. Most contractors round up by 0.5 to 1 ton to account for settling and to ensure adequate material for complete coverage. A small surplus prevents project delays if your initial measurements prove conservative. For irregular project shapes, break the area into smaller rectangles, calculate each one, and add the totals for accuracy.

Pricing Notes

#4 crushed stone is sold by the ton throughout Ann Arbor. Orders of 3 tons carry a higher per-ton cost plus delivery. As you increase your order size, the per-ton price decreases, lowering your cost per unit significantly. At 15 tons or more, you receive free delivery, eliminating the transportation fee entirely. Your specific price depends on your ZIP code and current material availability. Enter your location to receive an instant quote showing all costs. The pricing structure encourages larger orders, so if your project is near a tier boundary, ordering a bit more material saves money on the overall unit cost.

Ordering

Get a delivered price quote by entering your Ann Arbor ZIP code on this page. After reviewing the quote, you can schedule delivery on your preferred date. Most orders confirm and dispatch within 24 hours of placement, allowing you to begin work promptly. Have your delivery address ready and clear driveway access to ensure the truck can position the material efficiently. For additional questions or bulk ordering, contact our customer service team.

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About #4 Crushed Stone

#4 Crushed Stone weighs 2,000 pounds and compacts to approximately 9 cubic feet. When properly compacted, the angular edges of this stone lock together, creating a stable base that resists shifting under vehicle traffic and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. The gray color is neutral and works well in both residential and commercial settings. Unlike finer gravels and sands, #4 stone excels at rapid drainage, making it ideal for applications where water must flow freely through the aggregate layer.

What #4 Crushed Stone costs in Ann Arbor

Local Ann Arbor yards quote #4 crushed stone by the ton; the delivered number includes fuel, the truck, and the haul. Send your ZIP and load size and we will send back a same-hour quote with the truck rate and the per-ton figure spelled out. A ton of this material spreads across about 77 sq ft when laid 3 inches deep, useful when you are sizing a patio base or a walkway run.

How crews use #4 Crushed Stone in Ann Arbor

In and around Ann Arbor, #4 crushed stone shows up most often on two project types. The most common deployment is drainage gravel, often in tight urban lots and infill builds in two to three inch lifts. Second on the list is french drain gravel, which we see in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short on partial-truck deliveries. At roughly 123,000 people, the Ann Arbor order mix leans toward 3 to 8 ton residential drops with the occasional 16 ton job for a contractor.

Delivery day in Ann Arbor

A typical Ann Arbor drop is dispatched from the closest yard with a two hour window and a heads-up call once the truck is loaded. Tandem trucks want a 12 ft lane in and out; tri-axles need 14 ft, and both want firm ground at the tipping spot so the load releases cleanly. Standard lead time on this lane is Mon-Sat, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.

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