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Gravel Delivery in Denver, CO

Simple Gravel delivers crushed stone, base rock, topsoil, and mulch across Denver, CO. Expansive clay soil and sharp freeze-thaw swings make base preparation the central concern on most projects here, and each load is coordinated with a supplier serving the Denver metro area.

Min order 1 tons

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Denver sits on soil that has a well-earned reputation among local builders. The clay underneath much of the metro contains bentonite, a mineral that swells dramatically when wet and shrinks hard when dry, and that movement is strong enough to crack foundations and heave concrete if nothing is done to manage it. Driveways and slabs need a compacted layer of crushed run base material between the surface and that clay, giving the load a stable platform instead of resting directly on ground that moves with the seasons.

The freeze-thaw cycle common at this elevation adds another layer to the problem, since water trapped near a foundation or under a driveway can freeze, expand, and heave a surface that seemed fine in the fall. Open-graded 1 1/2" clean rock in a French drain keeps that water moving away from structures rather than sitting where it can freeze. For beds and new lawns, premium screened topsoil gives plantings a workable medium instead of the dense clay a yard is often left with. We serve private residences, active job sites, and commercial addresses throughout the metro.

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Simple Gravel

📅 Mon-Sat📍 35 mi service radius⚖️ Min 1 ton order

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Volume 1.85 cu yds
Weight 2.50 tons

Estimate only. Add 10–15% for compaction and waste.

Where we deliver in Denver, CO

We deliver across Denver and the surrounding metro area. Within the city we serve Washington Park, Cherry Creek, Highlands, and the neighborhoods along the South Platte River. We also reach Glendale, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, and Sheridan. Deliveries run along the I-25 and I-70 corridors connecting to the wider metro. Give dispatch your address and we will confirm whether your site sits inside our current coverage.

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Why does everyone in Denver talk about expansive soil?
Because it genuinely causes problems if it is ignored. Clay containing bentonite swells substantially when it takes on moisture and shrinks hard as it dries, and that repeated movement is strong enough to crack a driveway or heave a foundation over time. Building on a properly compacted base rather than directly on the clay is the standard way to manage it.
It can, particularly where drainage is poor. Water that sits near the surface can freeze and heave the material above it, so a driveway with adequate base and drainage handles winter far better than one without. Compaction depth matters more here than in a climate without hard freezes.
Elevation itself does not change the volume calculation. Measure your area, decide on a depth, and use the material calculator on our site the same way you would anywhere else. What altitude does affect is exposure, since intense UV and dry air here can fade decorative stone somewhat faster than at lower elevations.
Yes, along with Glendale and Sheridan. If your address sits outside those areas, let dispatch know and supplier coverage can be checked for you.
Yes, provided you give at least 24 hours’ notice ahead of the scheduled slot. Requests closer to the delivery window may carry a fee, and once a truck has been loaded and sent out, changes may no longer be possible.
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