What is the best base under pavers in Old Lyme?

Stone dust is the standard base under pavers in Old Lyme. It compacts into a firm, level bed that holds pavers in place without shifting. Spread it over a compacted sub-base of processed gravel, then set your pavers on top. The stone dust locks the pavers together and allows water to drain through the joints.

Do you supply contractors working in Old Lyme?

Yes. Connecticut Rock Supply delivers bulk material to contractors working in Old Lyme and across New London County. You can order online by the ton and schedule delivery to fit your crew's schedule. Whether you need bank run gravel for fill or processed gravel for a base, the material arrives ready to spread.

How is the material measured?

You can order by the ton or by the cubic yard, whichever suits how you plan the job. If you tell us the area you are covering and the depth you want, we will work the quantity out with you rather than leaving you to guess.

Driveway Gravel and Washed Stone in Old Lyme, CT

Before you order gravel and aggregate delivery in Old Lyme, CT, you need to work out the volume. Rocky glacial till with ledge close to the surface makes excavation depth and fill volume harder to guess than in deep soils. Connecticut Rock Supply sells processed gravel, the local name for the base material that most jobs here start with, by the ton online.

You can calculate what your project needs, then order the right material for the job. Bulk delivery to your site in Old Lyme is straightforward when you know what you are getting.

Materials for Old Lyme Projects

Most jobs in Old Lyme start with fill and sub-base for raising grade and building pads. Bank run gravel, also called bank run, is the workhorse for bulk fill before a processed base goes down. Use it to raise a low area or build up a pad, then top it with a compacting layer. Order bank run gravel when you need to change the grade first.

Processed gravel, also called process or 3/4 inch process, is the default Connecticut base material. It binds and compacts into a firm surface for driveways and pads. For a new driveway or an addition to an existing one, processed gravel is what most contractors order first.

When you need a base that locks together tight, crusher run does the job. It contains fines that pack hard, so it suits drives and base layers where you want a solid, stable surface. Crusher run is a good choice for a long driveway or a parking area.

For drainage work, trap rock is the signature Connecticut quarry rock. The 3/4 inch size handles driveway surfacing and drainage, while 3/4 inch trap rock also works as a decorative stone around the yard.

Stone dust, also called screenings, is the New England default under flatwork. Use it as paver, bluestone, and patio bedding for a level, compacted surface. Stone dust locks pavers in place without shifting.

Ground and Conditions in Old Lyme

The ground in Old Lyme is rocky glacial till with ledge close to the surface. That means you cannot always predict how deep you will need to dig or how much fill a site will take. A test hole before you order saves you from a second delivery.

Frost here is severe and repeated, and it is the main reason a thin base fails. With frost depth around 42 inches, a base that is too shallow will heave in the winter. Build your base deep enough to handle freeze-thaw cycles, and you avoid a redo in the spring.

Water is another factor. Snowmelt, spring thaw, nor easters, and coastal storms along Long Island Sound put pressure on drainage. A proper drainage layer under your base keeps water moving away from the surface.

Base and paver work runs spring through fall. Frozen ground stops compaction through the winter months, so plan your project for the working season. Order early in the spring to get your base down before the thaw softens the ground.

Delivery to Old Lyme and the Surrounding Area

Ordering from Connecticut Rock Supply starts online. You pick the material, choose a quantity by the ton or yard, and schedule delivery to your site in Old Lyme. Bulk delivery means the material arrives ready to spread, so you can start work the same day.

We deliver across New London County, including nearby towns like East Lyme, Colchester, and Gales Ferry. Whether your site is in town or on a back road, the delivery driver brings the material to where you need it.

For a full list of what is available, browse the product pages and order what fits your job. Each material page shows the local name and what it is used for, so you can match the product to your project.

Order Your Fill and Base Material Today

Start with bank run gravel to raise the grade, then top it with processed gravel for a firm, compacted base. Connecticut Rock Supply delivers bulk material to Old Lyme and the surrounding area. Order online by the ton, and get your project moving with the right base under it.

Fill and Base Material Delivered in Old Lyme, CT