Crushed Stone, Sand and Gravel in Harrison, NJ

New Jersey Rock Supply handles gravel and aggregate delivery in Harrison, NJ, and we stock the materials local crews ask for by name. That starts with quarry process, the blend of 3/4 inch stone down to stone dust that sets the standard for base work here. We also carry screened topsoil, garden soil and fill dirt for grading and bed prep, plus washed stone, sand and decorative rock.

Harrison sits in Hudson County, where much of the ground is former tidal marsh and fill. That changes what you order and how deep you place it, so the notes below are worth a read before you buy.

Materials for Harrison Projects

Soil and fill lead the list for a reason. Around here, most projects start with grading, not with stone. If your yard sits low or the old fill has settled, you raise grade first, then build a base on top of it.

• Top Soil: screened topsoil for lawn and bed prep over thin or rocky ground. Lay a generous layer for a new lawn so roots have room to grow.
• Garden Soil: a richer mix for raised beds and planting areas where you want roots to take hold fast.
• Fill Dirt: clean fill for backfill, raising grade and filling low spots before anything else goes down.
• QP (Quarry Process): the standard New Jersey base, spread over compacted fill for drives, parking pads and the bed under pavers.
• Stone Dust: screenings for paver and flagstone bedding and for firming up a path.

For finishing work, 3/4" Trap Rock is the hard, dark crushed stone New Jersey is known for. It works as a drive surface, a drainage layer or a topping over a compacted base. Trap rock holds up under plow and tire traffic better than a soft stone, which matters through a real freeze-thaw winter.

If you are only topping an existing drive, Driveway Gravel is the simpler order. For beds and tree rings, Shredded Mulch holds moisture through a hot summer.

Ground and Conditions in Harrison

Start with water, because that is what decides your base depth. Compact till, clay-rich old lake beds and built-up ground shed water quickly instead of soaking it in. The Passaic, Pompton, Hackensack and Saddle river basins flood after heavy rain and tropical storm remnants, and Harrison sits in that pattern.

So plan for where the water goes. A drive or pad needs a crowned surface and a drainage layer so runoff leaves instead of pooling at the edges. Use #57 Stone or Drain Rock for French drains, drywells, foundation drains and downspout runs. On a slope, heavy rain scours bare soil and cuts into the surface, so cover exposed ground with rip rap or vegetation before the next storm.

Timing matters too. Base, driveway and paver work runs from spring into late fall. Frozen or saturated ground slows compaction in mid-winter and after big storms, and this area gets real freeze-thaw every winter, a little milder than the northwest hills. Frost depth runs about 3 ft under the NJ residential code, so footings and buried lines need to sit below that. Winter storms here often fall near the line between snow and rain, which means a wet, heavy load on whatever you built.

Delivery to Harrison and the Surrounding Area

Bulk material arrives by dump truck, so the drop is the part to plan. Clear the driveway, gate and street approach before the truck shows up, and mark anything low, like a mailbox, a fence post or a sprinkler head. Tell us where you want the pile set down and whether the truck can back in.

Order online and choose your quantity by the ton or by the cubic yard. A short driveway pad and a full yard rebuild are very different loads, so measure the area and the depth you want, then use the calculator to size it. If you are unsure, describe the project and we will help you land on a number.

We deliver across Harrison and the rest of Hudson County, including Jersey City, Bayonne, Union City, North Bergen and Hoboken. If your site is tight, a smaller load dropped in stages often works better than one large pile.

Questions About Ordering in Harrison

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

Yes. Bulk material is sold by the ton or by the cubic yard, and you pick the quantity when you order online. Weigh the area you are covering against the depth you want, then use the calculator to convert that into tons. If the numbers do not line up with what you expected, measure again and rerun the calculator before you order.

What stone should I use for drainage in Harrison?

Use washed stone, not a dusty base material, so water moves through the voids. #57 Stone is the common pick for French drains, drywells, foundation drains and downspout runs. For heavier flow, trench bottoms or a construction entrance, step up to #4 Crushed Stone. For a finer drain or pipe bedding, 3/8 inch crushed stone works well.

Order Soil, Stone and Fill for Your Harrison Project

We stock the materials Harrison projects actually call for: screened topsoil and garden soil for beds, fill dirt for grading, quarry process for bases, washed stone for drainage and trap rock for drives. Order online, size your load with the calculator, and we will deliver it to your site in Hudson County. Place your order when you are ready.