#4 Crushed Stone and Bulk Aggregates for Hico, TX
If you need gravel and aggregate delivery in Hico, TX, Texas Rock Supply has the materials to get your job done right. Starting with Flex Base is the smart move for most projects here, because it locks together into a firm surface that stands up to heavy use.
The ground around Hico is expansive clay that shrinks and swells with the seasons. That movement is why base depth and drainage do the real work on any pad, drive, or bank you build.
Materials for Hico Projects
Erosion control starts with the right coarse stone. On slopes, swales, and creek banks, you need rock heavy enough that running water will not push it out of place.
Rip Rap and Stone for Slopes and Banks
RipRap is the go-to for armoring creek banks, pond edges, and culvert outfalls. Its angular, jagged pieces lock together and deflect the force of moving water, so the soil underneath stays put. For a steep swale or a drainage ditch that takes a hard hit during a downpour, rip rap is the material that holds.
For heavier duty in the same job, railroad ballast gives you large, coarse stone for severe drainage and hard standing. Where you need a solid base under the erosion stone, lay down crushed limestone base first and compact it well.
Building Up a Driveway or Pad
For the surface itself, start with Flex Base, the local name for TxDOT Item 247 flex base. It contains fines that pack into a dense, hard layer. Put down a minimum depth of 4 inches and compact it in lifts.
Finishing and Drainage Stone
Washed stone does a different job. #57 limestone lets water pass through freely, which makes it right for French drains and as a top dressing on a drive. 3/4" crushed stone works for drainage beds and construction entrances where you need a stable, open surface.
Ground and Conditions in Hico
Work runs year round in most of Texas. Wet spells, not cold, are what stop a base job. When the clay under Hico gets saturated, it turns slick and will not compact correctly, so timing your delivery matters as much as the material you pick.
The expansive clay across the Blackland Prairie shrinks when dry and swells when wet. That movement cracks anything built directly on it. A proper base of Flex Base at the right depth spreads the load and keeps the surface from shifting with the clay below. Drainage carries the job too. Heavy downpours and flash flooding are the real threat here, not frost. Base failures in this part of Texas come from water and clay movement, so give water a way out with a drainage layer of washed stone.
Delivery to Hico and the Surrounding Area
Texas Rock Supply delivers bulk materials to Hico and the surrounding parts of Hamilton County. You can order online and pick the quantity in tons or yards that fits your project. When you order, we schedule a delivery window and bring the material to your job site in Hico or the nearby communities of Carlton, Hamilton, and Pottsville.
Before the truck arrives, have the pad or access route ready. The driver needs a clear spot to dump, whether that is a prepared subgrade for Flex Base or a designated pile area for decorative stone. Think about how you will spread the material too. A skid steer or a tractor with a box blade moves rock faster than a shovel crew.
Order Bulk Aggregates for Your Hico Job
Texas Rock Supply covers Hico, Carlton, Hamilton, and Pottsville with bulk gravel, stone, sand, and soil. Whether you need rip rap for a creek bank or Flex Base for a ranch road, order online and we will bring it to your site. Get your material scheduled now and keep your project moving.