Large River Rock, Stone and Soil Delivery in Strum, WI

Start with the math before you call anyone. Figure the square footage, decide how deep the stone needs to sit, then work out the tonnage. For gravel and aggregate delivery in Strum, WI, Wisconsin Rock Supply sells by the ton so you can order the number you calculated.

Most drives and pads around here start with traffic bond, the dense graded base this part of Wisconsin runs on. On the steep ground above the valley, though, the first load is often coarse stone for slope and bank protection.

Materials for Strum Projects

Slope, swale and bank work comes first on a lot of Strum jobs. Runoff off the ridges moves fast, and it cuts soft ground before it cuts anything else. Coarse stone armors those spots so water runs over the stone instead of through your soil.

For slope toes, culvert outlets and stream banks, RipRap is the material that holds. It locks together under wave action and spring runoff and stays put where finer stone would wash out.

Behind a wall or along a foundation, Drain Rock gives water somewhere to go. It is clear stone, so the fines are screened out and water moves through the void space instead of sitting against the wall.

Where a swale needs to shed water but still take foot traffic, #4 Crushed Stone works as a heavy, open-graded layer. It drains hard and stands up to a truck turning around on it.

Once the water is handled, build the surface. 3/4" Traffic Bond packs hard and is what most drives, parking pads and shed bases sit on. Over soft or clay ground, cap Breaker Run with traffic bond rather than trying to build the whole base out of one material.

For a finer finish, work down in size. Screenings bed pavers and pack into a walkway surface, and Natural Pea Gravel suits play areas, dog runs and decorative beds.

Ground and Conditions in Strum

Base work here runs from the end of the spring thaw into late fall. Wet silty soil on a steep grade ruts easily, so timing a delivery around a dry stretch saves you rework.

This is Driftless Area ground: silt loam over sandstone and dolomite, thin and stony on the slopes and some ridge tops, with sandy and silty river deposits down on the valley floors. Rain and snowmelt run fast off the ridges into narrow valleys, and where the bedrock is shallow, water also drains through cracks, sinkholes and springs.

That changes your base depth. Silty soils hold water and soften as frost comes out, so a thin base on a slope or at a hillside seep ruts out fast. Frost depth runs at least 48 inches for footings under the Uniform Dwelling Code and 48 to 72 inches under pavement by late winter.

Low valley sites should allow for high water after big storms. Plan the drainage layer before the surface, and expect posted weight limits on county, town and village roads while frost comes out.

Delivery to Strum and the Surrounding Area

Order online and pick your material by the ton. If you would rather work in cubic yards, convert before you order so the load matches the hole you dug.

Bulk delivery drops the stone where the truck can reach it. On a steep drive or a tight valley lot, walk the route first and tell us where you want the pile set.

We deliver across Trempealeau County, including Arcadia, Trempealeau, Osseo, Galesville and Whitehall, along with Strum itself.

Questions From Strum Buyers

What stone should I use for drainage in Strum?

Use clear stone so water moves through the voids instead of sitting in fines. Drain Rock is the standard choice for French drains, foundation drains and downspout runs, with #4 Crushed Stone for heavier trench bottoms. Where the bedrock is shallow and water drains through cracks and springs, a clean open-graded layer keeps that flow moving.

What should I have ready when the truck arrives?

Mark the drop spot and clear overhead lines, branches and parked vehicles from the path in. Have the base area staked or edged so the driver can see the limits, and know which material goes where if you ordered more than one. On a steep or soft grade, wait for dry ground so the truck does not rut your drive on the way out.

Order Stone and Soil for Your Strum Project

Wisconsin Rock Supply delivers bulk gravel, stone, sand and topsoil to Strum and the rest of Trempealeau County. Work out your tonnage, pick the material, and place the order online when you are ready. We will get it on the truck and out to your site.