Where can you get rip rap and gravel delivered in Denison, TX?
HARDROCK Sand and Gravel, a Sherman, TX supplier in business since 2016, delivers rip rap, road base, pea gravel, 57 and 67 rock and fill dirt to Denison addresses, about 11 miles north of Sherman. Call 903-420-0330 with the address and the job, and HARDROCK prices the load by phone.
Denison sits in the northeast corner of the county, about a mile south of the Oklahoma line, with city limits that reach the Red River. Denison Dam sits roughly five miles north and holds back Lake Texoma, and Eisenhower State Park sits on the lake shore northwest of town. That water is why bank, ditch and pond work are worth planning for here, and why rip rap is the first material to ask about when you search for sand and gravel near me in Denison.
Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Denison on October 14, 1890, and the house is now the three-acre Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site. Those are sights a visitor looks for; for a gravel order, the useful facts are the roads, the slopes and the soil described below.
- Town founded
- 1872, with the Katy depot
- 2020 census
- 24,479 people
- Elevation
- about 650–730 ft
- ZIP codes
- 75020, 75021
- USDA zone (2023 map)
- 8a
- Denison Dam
- about 5 miles north
Denison at a glance
Elevation varies by source: Wikipedia lists 728 ft, while ZIP-code and map data run lower.
How does rip rap hold a slope near Denison's creeks and ponds?
Rip rap holds a slope by covering bare, graded soil with a filter layer and then heavy angular rock that moving water cannot carry off. The Handbook of Texas describes the northern part of Grayson County, which drains toward Lake Texoma and the Red River, as having loamy or sandy surface soils, and loose surface soil is what runoff strips from an unprotected bank.
The photo behind this page's headline shows the method on a HARDROCK job: black filter fabric laid on a graded slope while rip rap is placed over it. Slope, flow and bank height decide how much rock a job needs, so HARDROCK sizes it on the call rather than from a table. Read more on rip rap for banks and culverts and pond digging and shaping.
Rock at the water's edge of Lake Texoma itself is a separate question. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, administers the lake's Shoreline Management Plan, so check with the Corps first. For an inland pond, creek bend or ditch outlet, delivery is the next step.
- Graded slopeBare soil shaped to a steady angle with loose spots and roots removed.
- Filter fabricLaid over the soil so water drains through but the soil stays put.
- Bedding layerSmaller stone where the job calls for it, to cushion the fabric.
- Rip rapLarge angular rock set over the top, heavy enough to stay where it is placed.
A simplified order of work. Fabric, bedding and rock size depend on the slope and the flow, and HARDROCK confirms them on the call.
What should you tell HARDROCK about a Denison delivery address?
Tell HARDROCK the street address, the width of the gate or drive, any low limbs or wires, and whether the ground is soft after rain. Denison dates to 1872, so older lots may carry established fences, trees and narrow gates. A few details on the call let HARDROCK confirm where a truck can set the pile.
Four roads frame a Denison address: US 75, called the Katy Memorial Expressway, US 69, State Highway 91, the Texoma Parkway, and Spur 503, the Eisenhower Parkway. The Katy railroad depot of 1872 is why the town sits where it does. Say which of those roads the lot is nearest.
Beyond the water jobs, other Denison orders are about getting in and finishing. For a gravel lane or a lot approach, see gravel driveways and road base; for a flower bed or a path near an older home, pea gravel and river rock are the usual finishes. Sherman customers can read the Sherman page for the other end of the same stretch of US 75.
What can HARDROCK deliver or build in Denison, TX?
HARDROCK Sand and Gravel delivers eight bulk materials to Denison and also digs ponds, builds house pads and driveways, and clears land. The six below fit water, bank and drive jobs best; every other material and service has its own page, listed underneath.
- Rip rapLarge rock that stops erosion on banks, pond edges and culverts.Denison details
- PondsPond digging and shaping for rural and residential property.Denison details
- River rockSmooth, rounded rock for beds, dry creek beds and drainage.Denison details
- Pea gravelSmall, rounded stone for walkways, beds, play areas and drainage.Denison details
- Road baseCrushed base that compacts firm under drives, pads and parking.Denison details
- Fill dirtFill for leveling, backfill and raising grade on a lot.Denison details
Why choose a Sherman supplier for a Denison job?
HARDROCK Sand and Gravel serves Denison from Sherman, a short run up the highway. The four facts below come from the business's own details, so a first-time Denison customer knows what to expect on the phone.
- Rock for waterRip rap, river rock and 57/67 rock are all on the product list, so a bank or a drain is one call.
- Ponds and site workPond digging, house pads, driveways and land clearing sit alongside the bulk material.
- Priced by phoneThe load is priced on the call from the material, the amount and the Denison address.
- In business since 2016A local operator, with phones open early on weekdays and Saturday until 2:00 PM.
What customers say about HARDROCK on Google
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JJ W3 months ago
Excellent experience working with Dean, he went out of his way to get me the material i was needing. Top notch customer service. I would highly recommend giving Hardrock Sand and Gravel a call!
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Frisco Grass Guys LLC5 months ago
Top-notch company! Their prices are excellent, customer service is outstanding, and communication has always been reliable. I’ve been working with them for over two years and would highly recommend them for all your material deliveries 🚚 🤝
Read moreTop-notch company! Their prices are excellent, customer service is outstanding, and communication has always been reliable. I’ve been working with them for over two years and would highly recommend them for all your material deliveries 🚚 🤝
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Robert Holt9 months ago
Great service. Leo the driver was very friendly and courteous. Also spoke with the owner, Dean. He was very friendly and gave me some great information. Great job!!!!!!!!!
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Clyde Roberts11 months ago
Super helpful, on time delivery and informative. I would highly recommend
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Tami Beattya year ago
Couldn't be happier with this company. Called yesterday for help with an issue on my driveway. Talked with Dean the owner, he told me what we needed to do to correct the issue. I asked how soon he thought they might get to it and he said maybe the end of the week. By 8pm the same night, he was on the phone with me asking if it would fit my schedule for his guys to come the next day around noon. His guys were on time, polite, hard working and went out of their way to make sure the job was done perfectly and the price was more than fair. I will definitely use this company for all my sand and gravel needs in the future.
Read moreCouldn't be happier with this company. Called yesterday for help with an issue on my driveway. Talked with Dean the owner, he told me what we needed to do to correct the issue. I asked how soon he thought they might get to it and he said maybe the end of the week. By 8pm the same night, he was on the phone with me asking if it would fit my schedule for his guys to come the next day around noon. His guys were on time, polite, hard working and went out of their way to make sure the job was done perfectly and the price was more than fair. I will definitely use this company for all my sand and gravel needs in the future.
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Dustin Szumowskia year ago
Great driver and solid prices! Worked with us in to get all the aggregate we needed for the project! Phenomenal communication! That was the biggest pet for us with all the moving pieces of this project.
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What should Denison customers know before ordering rock?
Three things are worth settling before a Denison order: whether the truck comes to the address, who has to sign off on shoreline rock, and what to say about an older lot.
Does HARDROCK deliver rip rap and gravel to Denison, TX?
Yes. HARDROCK Sand and Gravel is based in Sherman, which sits about 11 miles south of Denison, and delivers bulk rock, gravel, sand and fill dirt to Denison addresses. Call 903-420-0330 with the address and the job, and HARDROCK prices the load by phone.
Do I need permission before putting rip rap on the Lake Texoma shoreline?
Possibly, and HARDROCK cannot answer that for your shoreline. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, administers the Lake Texoma Shoreline Management Plan, so ask the Corps before moving rock at the water's edge. Rip rap on a private pond or ditch bank is a different question; call 903-420-0330 to talk it through.
What should I tell HARDROCK about an older Denison lot before a delivery?
Give the street address, the width of the gate or drive, any low-hanging limbs or wires, and whether the ground is soft after rain. Denison dates to 1872, so older lots may come with established fences, trees and narrow gates. That detail lets HARDROCK confirm where a truck can set the pile.