Washed Sand for Patios in Carrollton, TX
For gravel and aggregate delivery in Carrollton, TX, Texas Rock Supply serves both contractors and homeowners who need material that performs. The local market leans on Flex Base for driveways and pads, but patio work calls for a different approach. You need a bedding layer that locks pavers in place and handles the expansive clay beneath your slab.
Materials for Carrollton Projects
Patio construction in Carrollton starts with what sits under the pavers. 3/8 inch crushed stone, also called 3/8 stone, gives you a fine, angular bedding layer that compacts tightly and stays put. It is the material to use when you want a level, stable surface for flatwork without the gaps you get from larger stone.
Before the bedding goes down, you need a solid base. Flex Base, the local name for TxDOT Item 247 flex base, is the default choice for the sub-base under patios and walkways. It compacts into a firm layer that spreads the load and resists the movement of the clay below. For a cleaner finish around the patio edge, stone screenings fill the joints between pavers and keep them locked together.
If your patio sits near a downspout or low spot, drain rock moves water away from the slab before it can soften the base. For decorative borders or a dry creek bed beside the patio, Texas River Rock adds a finished look while handling runoff.
Ground and Conditions in Carrollton
Expansive clay across the Blackland Prairie and much of north and central Texas shrinks and swells with the season, which is why base depth and drainage carry the job. A thin base under a patio will crack when the clay moves. You need enough Flex Base to bridge that movement and a drainage layer to keep water from pooling under the slab.
Heavy downpours and flash flooding are the real test for patio construction here. Water that sits under your pavers will soften the base and cause settling. A 4-inch layer of 3/8 stone over a compacted Flex Base sub-base gives water a path out instead of a place to collect.
Work runs year round in most of Texas; wet spells, not cold, are what stop a base job. Frost is minimal in most of the state; base failures here come from water and clay movement, not frost. You can pour a patio in January if the ground is dry, but you will wait out a rainy week in spring.
Delivery to Carrollton and the Surrounding Area
Ordering bulk material for a Carrollton project starts with estimating your quantity. You can choose between tons and cubic yards depending on how you measure the job. A patio pad that is 10 feet by 12 feet with a 2-inch bedding layer takes roughly one ton of 3/8 stone. Your base layer needs more, so measure the full depth before you order.
Texas Rock Supply delivers to Carrollton and the surrounding area, including Addison, Coppell, and Dallas in Dallas County. When the truck arrives, you need a clear spot for the driver to dump or spread the material. Let us know the access on your site, and we will match the delivery to your layout.
What gravel is best for a driveway in Carrollton?
Flex Base is the best gravel for a driveway in Carrollton. It compacts into a dense, stable surface that handles vehicle weight and resists the shifting clay soil common across the Blackland Prairie. For a finished top layer, many buyers add a cleaner stone over the compacted Flex Base. Driveway gravel gives you that surface option.
How much material will my project need?
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet, then multiply by the depth you need in inches. Divide that number by 324 to get cubic yards, or use our online calculator to convert to tons. A patio with a 2-inch bedding layer over a 4-inch base needs roughly 0.6 cubic yards of material per 100 square feet.
Order Your Patio Material Today
Start with the calculator on our site to find the right quantity for your patio base and bedding layers. Once you know your numbers, place your order online and schedule delivery to your Carrollton site. Texas Rock Supply will bring the material you need, sized and ready for your crew.