Large River Rock and Bulk Aggregates for Lansing, NY

Heavy rain runs off the hills fast and creeks rise quickly. That is the driver behind most orders for gravel and aggregate delivery in Lansing, NY. New York Rock Supply delivers bulk stone, sand and soil across Tompkins County. Start with item 4 for anything that has to compact and hold. Add coarse stone where water moves.

Materials for Lansing Projects

Match the stone to the water. Coarse sizes armor slopes and banks. Finer sizes build the base under them. The list below runs coarsest to finest.

Coarse stone for banks and slopes

Riprap locks up stream banks, culvert outlets and steep slopes. Use it where a fast creek scours soil and ice works on a shoreline. New York yards also grade this as light, medium or heavy RipRap. Railroad ballast takes the heaviest drainage and hard standing, and #4 Crushed Stone handles trench bottoms and construction entrances.

Drainage stone

#57 Stone and #67 Stone are the workhorse sizes for French drains and concrete. Drain Rock suits drywells, foundation drains and downspout runs. Ask for #2 stone, the local name for 3/4 inch crushed stone, for septic beds and pipe bedding. 3/8" Crushed Stone, sold here as #1 stone, tops a compacted base and beds pipe.

Base and driveway stone

Item 4 compacts into driveways, parking pads and shed bases. Crusher run does the same job where you want a binding mix, and many yards sell the two as the same kind of material. Top either one with Driveway Gravel for a finished surface. Walkway Gravel gives paths a finer, walkable top.

Fine stone, sand and soil

Stone dust, also called screenings, beds pavers and flagstone. Washed Sand levels and beds under slabs, while Mason Sand goes into block work and joints. Top Soil and Garden Soil rebuild ground stripped by grading. River Rock and Large River Rock finish dry creek beds and borders, where the big stone also slows runoff.

Delivery to Lansing and the Surrounding Area

Order online and pick your delivery date at checkout. Choose your quantity by the ton or the yard, and size the load with the calculator if you are unsure. A dump truck then delivers to your site in Lansing or anywhere in Tompkins County.

Coverage runs from Lansing to Ithaca, Groton, Dryden, Trumansburg and Newfield. Have the drop spot clear before the truck arrives. Bulk loads need a firm, level place to dump, and a soft shoulder in spring will not hold one.

Ground and Conditions in Lansing

Stony, silty glacial till sits over layered shale and sandstone across the hills here. Many upland soils carry a dense subsoil layer that holds water near the surface. On flatter ground, that layer keeps water sitting after rain and snowmelt. On the slopes, the same soil washes out fast when it is bare.

Time your delivery to the working season. Base and driveway work runs from spring thaw into late fall. Frozen ground stops compaction in winter, and hillside sites and back roads stay soft and wet well into spring. Wait for the ground to firm up before you place a load that has to compact.

Long, cold winters bring repeated freezing and thawing, and wet silty till can heave and turn soft as the frost comes out in spring. Frost depth is usually about 4 feet down for footings, and the local building department sets the exact depth. Plan drainage accordingly, since water trapped against a bank or a foundation has nowhere to go.

Questions About Stone and Delivery in Lansing

What stone should I use for drainage in Lansing?

Match the size to the water. Drain Rock and #57 Stone suit French drains, drywells and foundation drains. Use #2 stone for septic beds and pipe bedding, and washed stone for backfill that has to stay open. On a fast creek bank or a steep slope, riprap is the material that holds against scour and ice.

What should I have ready when the truck arrives?

Clear the drop spot and make sure the driver can reach it. Bulk loads need firm, level ground to dump on, and a soft shoulder in spring will not hold a loaded truck. Mark anything you do not want covered, and keep gates open and overhead lines clear. If you are unsure about the quantity, run the calculator before checkout.

Order Stone for Lansing Sites

New York Rock Supply delivers bulk gravel, stone, sand and soil across Lansing and Tompkins County. Order online, size the load with the calculator, and pick your delivery date at checkout. Whether you are armoring a creek bank or rebuilding a driveway, the right stone is a few clicks away.