Bulk Aggregates for Pathways in North Fort Myers, FL

Florida Rock Supply stocks gravel and aggregate delivery in North Fort Myers, FL, from limerock base to decorative stone. The flatwoods sand across this part of Lee County sits wet for part of the year, so what you put on top matters as much as what you put under it.

Pathways are the focus here. Fines and screenings give you a firm, walkable surface without the loose, shifting feel of straight gravel.

Materials for North Fort Myers Projects

Start with limerock base, also called limerock. It is crushed limestone graded down to fines, and it compacts hard over sand. It is the standard Florida base rock. For a path, it goes down first as the structural layer.

On top of that base, limestone screenings are the material most North Fort Myers buyers want for a path. Florida screenings are crushed limestone fines, and damped and rolled they lock into a firm, walkable surface that will not roll underfoot. Order Stone Screenings for that top course.

For a finer top dressing over compacted base, 3/8" Crushed Stone gives you small, even stone that rakes out well. Use it where you want a tidier look than screenings alone.

Where a path runs along a bed, a border or a downspout, 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel works as a walkable edge material and drains freely. For a looser garden path, Walkway Gravel is sized for foot traffic.

Wet ground along the path is a separate problem. #57 Limestone is the drainage stone to put beside or under a walk, and it is also the stone used for French drains and around foundations.

Ground and Conditions in North Fort Myers

The failure a thin base shows here is rutting and soft spots after a summer storm. Flatwoods sand holds water, and a hardpan layer in many of these soils slows drainage further. Ridge sand drains fast, but a flat lot does not.

A path that stays firm here needs a deeper base and a way for water to leave, not a heavier surface layer. Put down a solid layer of limerock base and compact it in lifts before any screenings go on top. A path built on bare sand will pump and break up the first wet season.

Where the ground stays wet, add a drainage layer of #57 stone or Drain Rock under the base. Work runs year round here, but the rainy season from late spring into October saturates pads and slows grading. Hurricane season runs June through November, and bare sandy slopes wash out fast after tropical downpours.

Delivery to North Fort Myers and the Surrounding Area

Order online, and choose your quantity by the ton or by the cubic yard. Bulk material is usually sold by weight, so if you have measured your path in cubic feet, convert to tons before you order.

To estimate, multiply length by width by depth in feet, divide by 27 for cubic yards, then let the calculator convert it to tons for that material. Screenings and limerock base run heavier per yard than Natural Pea Gravel. If you are unsure, order slightly over what the math gives you.

Delivery covers North Fort Myers and the rest of Lee County, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs and Estero. Have the pad or drive clear and the drop spot marked when the truck arrives.

Questions About Ordering in North Fort Myers

What should I have ready when the truck arrives?

Clear the drop area and mark the spot you want the pile. Trucks need a firm, dry approach, which matters on flatwoods sand after rain. Point out any overhead lines, irrigation heads or soft ground before the driver starts to spread. If you are not spreading the same day, tarp the pile so afternoon storms do not wash fines out of it.

What is the best base under pavers in North Fort Myers?

Limerock base is the standard choice. It is crushed limestone graded down to fines, and it compacts hard over sand, which is what you want under pavers on this ground. Compact it in lifts to a solid depth. Set the pavers on limestone screenings, not on the base, so the bedding stays even and walkable.

Get Your Path Material Figured and Ordered

Use the online calculator to turn your path measurements into tons, then order the limerock base and screenings you need. Florida Rock Supply delivers bulk aggregate across North Fort Myers, so pick your material, set your quantity and schedule the drop. Place your order when you are ready.