Crushed Stone, Sand and Gravel in Racine, WI

Wisconsin Rock Supply handles gravel and aggregate delivery in Racine, WI, from traffic bond for driveways to pulverized topsoil for lawns. Racine sits on clay-rich glacial till that drains slowly, so the material under your project matters as much as what you see on top.

Materials for Racine Projects

Most jobs here start with grading and bed prep. That means soil first, then base stone, then a finish surface.

For lawns, grading and bed prep, order Top Soil. Wisconsin suppliers sell it pulverized so it spreads fine, and many buyers around Racine still call it black dirt. Fill low spots and raise grade with Fill Dirt before any topsoil goes down. For raised beds and planting areas, Garden Soil is a topsoil and compost blend sold locally as garden mix.

Under everything else sits your base. Over soft or clay ground, start with Breaker Run as a heavy sub-base, then cap it with traffic bond.

For drainage, Drain Rock is clear stone sized for French drains, foundation drains and downspout runs. Pair it with Washed Sand, sold as concrete sand, for leveling and bedding under slabs.

Ground and Conditions in Racine

Rain and snowmelt soak slowly into the tight clay here, so water ponds on flat ground and runs off to ditches. Your base depth and drainage layer should assume that water has nowhere to go quickly.

Frost makes it worse. Wet clay over still-frozen ground cannot drain, so it turns soft and a thin gravel base heaves and ruts. Frost depth runs at least 48 inches for footings under the Uniform Dwelling Code, and 48 to 72 inches under pavement by late winter.

That is why clay sites stay soft after the thaw and after heavy rain. Base and paver work goes best once the ground has drained, from late spring into fall. Spring weight limits on posted county, town and village roads also shape when material can move.

Delivery to Racine and the Surrounding Area

Bulk material arrives by dump truck and is tipped where you point it, so have the drop spot clear and reachable before the truck shows up.

Order online and size your load by the ton or the cubic yard. The calculator on each product page turns your length, width and depth into a quantity, which is the easiest way to avoid a short load on a driveway or a leftover pile in the yard.

Wisconsin Rock Supply delivers across Racine County, including Caledonia, Burlington, Sturtevant, Waterford and Union Grove. Tell us what the ground is like and where the truck can park, and we can talk through the right base for the job.

Questions About Ordering in Racine

Can I order material by the ton for delivery in Racine?

Yes. Traffic bond, breaker run, clear stone, sand, topsoil and fill dirt all price and ship by the ton, and you can size the load by the cubic yard using the calculator on each product page. Bulk loads arrive by dump truck, so have a clear, reachable drop spot ready before delivery day.

What stone should I use for drainage in Racine?

Drain Rock is the standard choice for French drains, foundation drains and downspout runs. It is clear stone with the fines screened out, so water moves through it instead of sitting. In Racine's tight clay, wrap the trench in filter fabric and line the bottom so silt does not clog the stone.

Order Soil, Stone and Sand for Your Racine Project

Wisconsin Rock Supply stocks the materials Racine projects actually call for: pulverized topsoil and garden mix for grading and beds, traffic bond and breaker run for bases, and drain rock for wet ground. Size your load with the calculator, then place your order online for delivery in Racine and Racine County.