Pit Run in Idaho
Also sold as Crusher Run
Also known as: bank run, unprocessed gravel
Pit Run provides Idaho driveway, patio, and walkway projects with a dense compacted base where ground conditions can change by region.
- Size: 3/4 inch minus
- Grading: Crushed stone blended with stone dust and fine particles
- Type: Angular crushed stone
From $379.00 for 1 ton, delivery included
Larger loads cost less per ton: 500 tons is $21,785.00 ($43.57 per ton). Pick any quantity below for a delivered price.
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“Twelve tons went down for a parking pad behind our shop in Kuna. The Idaho Rock Supply driver eased the tri-axle around a tight corner and dumped it exactly where we marked. Compacted with the plate after two passes and it's carried the box truck all summer without a dip. Better hold than the pit run we used on the last job.”
Miguel A. · Verified Buyer
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Everything You Need to Know About Pit Run
Size and Grading
- Size
- 3/4 inch minus
- Grading
- Crushed stone blended with stone dust and fine particles
- Type
- Angular crushed stone
Ground in the Treasure Valley can drain differently from clay-bearing areas of the Palouse or Panhandle. Pit Run is made with angular crushed material and fine content, allowing it to pack closely into a cohesive base below driveways, patios, walkways, and construction surfaces.
For sites where water can stay in the soil, prepare the subgrade so the base is not placed over soft or uneven ground. Compact Pit Run after it is spread to bring the pieces and fine material together. That dense layer supports the finished surface above it and can help limit movement from ordinary use and moderate frost conditions, whether the project is near the Snake River Plain or farther north.
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Material: Pit Run
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
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Not sure how much you need? The Crusher Run Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Driveway & Parking Subbase
For driveway and parking-area base, crusher run compacts into a dense layer that supports vehicle traffic and helps limit ruts, settlement, and surface wear. In the Treasure Valley, confirm the existing alluvial gravel before setting base depth.
Patio & Walkway Foundation
For pavers, flagstone, or concrete, set crusher run below the finished surface and compact it into an even support layer. This helps keep patios and walkways stable and limits movement or settling after installation.
Shed & Structure Pads
Build a flat support pad by compacting crusher run beneath sheds, hot tubs, gazebos, and other outdoor structures. The material carries the load across the pad to help avoid settlement that can cause structural damage.
Grading & Site Preparation
Crusher run can build up low spots, set grades, and prepare a building site. Once compacted, it forms a stable work surface for construction activity and heavy equipment.
Why Choose Pit Run
Maximum Compaction
Crusher run combines crushed stone with fine dust. During compaction, the smaller material fills spaces between larger pieces, forming a dense base that resists movement and settlement under heavy loads.
Self-Cementing Action
With moisture and compaction, crusher run fines lock around the larger stone, producing a cohesive layer that gains strength over time. This bonding may reduce the added stabilizer required.
Economical Performance
Crusher run is a base option for projects that need compacted aggregate. Its availability and simple placement suit a range of construction applications.
Base Material Applications
Crusher run is commonly placed beneath driveways, foundations, and structural base areas where a compacted aggregate layer is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pit Run
Customer Reviews
Almost enough, had to reorder a ton
Managing three rental units in Post Falls means the shared parking pad takes a beating every winter. Eight tons of crusher run was supposed to cover it, but the online calculator came up short and I had to call back for one more ton. The stone itself compacted fast and the potholes by the mailboxes are finally gone.
Brett S. · Post Falls, ID · Verified Buyer
Compacted better than the last load
Twelve tons went down for a parking pad behind our shop in Kuna. The Idaho Rock Supply driver eased the tri-axle around a tight corner and dumped it exactly where we marked. Compacted with the plate after two passes and it's carried the box truck all summer without a dip. Better hold than the pit run we used on the last job.
Miguel A. · Kuna, ID · Verified Buyer
Dusty at First, Locked Up Fast
Our lane out past Moscow needed a hard driving surface before harvest trucks started rolling through every day. Crusher Run stone plus fines packs into a hard surface fast, and Idaho Rock Supply hauled twelve tons out on a tandem that eased right down the fence line without tearing up the ditch. It took a good rain and one pass with the tractor blade to knock the dust down, since the load was noticeably dusty coming off the truck. Once it set up, though, the lane locked in tight and has carried every loaded truck since without a single soft spot or rut forming anywhere along the stretch.
Carla M. · Moscow, ID · Verified Buyer
Packs tight even on the hill
Five tons for a short pull-off above the lake near Sandpoint. It compacted after one good rain and hasn't rutted since. Loose stone was minimal once it settled in.
Dana R. · Sandpoint, ID · Verified Buyer
Solid pad out past the canal road
We put down eighteen tons of crusher run for a pad under the new hay barn past the canal road. The tandem driver spread it in three passes, which saved us the raking. It packed down hard within a week and shrugged off the spring runoff that turns that corner to soup most years. Idaho Rock Supply had it here two days after I called, well ahead of the co-op yard's quote.
Todd B. · Idaho Falls, ID · Verified Buyer
Pit Run has 5 verified customer reviews with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
