Large River Rock, Stone and Soil Delivery in New Richmond, WI

Wisconsin Rock Supply handles gravel and aggregate delivery in New Richmond, WI, from a single ton of traffic bond to full truckloads of coarse stone. Traffic bond is the crushed dense graded base this market buys for driveways, parking pads and shed bases. It packs hard and stays put.

St. Croix County ground is a mix of sand, gravel and stony loam, with dense till under some of it. That till slows water down, so snowmelt and heavy rain sit in low spots longer than you would expect.

Materials for New Richmond Projects

Most of the trouble on New Richmond ground comes from water moving fast. When rain and snowmelt run off bare slopes, cleared lots and cropland, they carry loose sand and silt into ditches and streams. They also wear away unprotected banks along the rivers and lakes. Coarse stone is the fix, and it starts at the top of the size range.

Here is how the sizes line up, coarsest to finest.

RipRap is the first call for a bank that keeps washing out. It is heavy coarse stone that locks together and takes the energy out of moving water, whether that is a culvert outlet or a slope above a shoreline. Large river rock works the same way in a dry creek bed, where the rounded shape spreads flow across the channel instead of cutting one trench.

Where a slope needs to shed water before it reaches a structure, Drain Rock is clear stone that water passes straight through. Pair it with a filter fabric and footings stay dry. Under a drive or a parking pad that sits on soft ground, Breaker Run gives you the coarse sub-base first. Cap it with 3/4" Traffic Bond and the surface packs tight.

For finished surfaces, Screenings pack to a smooth, firm finish under pavers and on walkways. Natural Pea Gravel covers paths, play areas and dog runs and drains well. 3/4" Crushed Stone is the go-to for drainage beds and backfill around foundations and pipe. River Rock dresses borders and beds where you want the stone to be seen.

Ground and Conditions in New Richmond

Frost leaves later here than it does down south, so spring weight limits on Class II state highways and posted county, town and village roads lift later too. Ground work waits until frost is out and the soil has drained.

Frost goes deeper here, at least 48 inches for footings under the Uniform Dwelling Code. That matters for base depth. Wet, silty or loamy spots heave and soften as the ground thaws, and a thin base over that ground will not hold.

Sandy outwash drains fast, but dense till does not. On a flat field or a low spot, water has nowhere to go while the subsoil is still frozen, so it pools. Build the base thick enough and shape it so water runs off, or add a drainage layer of clear stone under the surface.

Delivery to New Richmond and the Surrounding Area

Wisconsin Rock Supply delivers across St. Croix County, including Hudson, Baldwin, Somerset, Hammond and Roberts. Order online when you are ready. You pick the material, then choose a quantity by the ton or by the yard depending on how you are measuring the job.

Bulk delivery to a site in New Richmond means a truck that needs a clear, firm place to dump. Lead time depends on the material and the season, so plan around the spring thaw rather than against it. Once frost is out, the schedule opens up again.

Have a spot picked out before the truck rolls. Stone on a driveway apron or a lawn you intend to keep is a problem you cannot undo.

Questions About Stone and Delivery in New Richmond

What stone should I use for drainage in New Richmond?

For a French drain, foundation drain or downspout run, use clear stone so water moves through it: Drain Rock, or 3/4" Crushed Stone in a wider trench. Behind a wall, Drain Rock with filter fabric keeps soil out of the voids. For a heavy wet area, start with Breaker Run and cap it.

What should I have ready when the truck arrives?

A clear, firm route to the dump spot, and the spot itself marked. Know whether you want the load tailgated, spread, or dropped in a pile. If the ground is soft from thaw or rain, tell us ahead so the driver can pick the safest approach to your site.

Order Bulk Stone and Soil in New Richmond

Wisconsin Rock Supply delivers riprap, drain rock, traffic bond, sand and topsoil to New Richmond and the rest of St. Croix County. Pick your material, choose your quantity, and order online when you are ready to start. We will get it to your site.