AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
We deliver itAggregate Base Course (Ballast)
Aggregate Base Course with a ballast attribute is a robust construction material composed of crushed stone or gravel, engineered for foundational strength and stability. The "ballast" designation indicates that this aggregate is specifically selected for its larger, angular particles, which interlock to provide superior load-bearing capacity and resistance to shifting.
Also called
If a contractor or a spec sheet handed you one of these names, this is the rock they mean.
What people call it
Ask for aggregate base course and we'll know what you want. If you have a spec number, give us that instead and we'll match it.
What people use it for
- Railroad track support
- Road base material
- Foundation stabilization
- Drainage layer
- Erosion control
We deliver aggregate base course
Road Base
Road base is crushed stone blended with fines that compacts into a load-bearing pad — the layer that goes under a driveway or slab, not the surface you see.
See delivered price →Crushed Concrete
Crushed concrete is old slab and pavement run back through a crusher — angular and load-bearing like fresh crushed stone, cheaper because the feedstock is reclaimed.
See delivered price →Aggregate Base Course next to what it gets confused with
| Rock | Size | Shape | Where it wins | Can we deliver it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Base Course (Ballast) | — | Angular | Railroad track support | We deliver it |
| Aggregate Base Course | — | Angular | — | We deliver it |
| Aggregate Base Course (#1 Minus, Vdot) | #1 Minus | Angular | — | We deliver it |
Questions people ask
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How much aggregate base course do you need?
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