Known for its natural look, this compact, durable material drains well and holds up in high-traffic areas. Made from crushed and weathered granite down to a mix of fine gravel and sand—best for patios, paths, driveways, and landscape projects. Can range in color from light brown and tan to reddish and gray, depending on the natural stone color in the region.
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Decomposed Granite
Known for its natural look, this compact, durable material drains well and holds up in high-traffic areas. Made from crushed and weathered granite down to a mix of fine gravel and sand—best for patios, paths, driveways, and landscape projects. Can range in color from light brown and tan to reddish and gray, depending on the natural stone color in the region.
Walkway Gravel
A smaller ⅜” crushed stone that is great for paths, patios, and garden walkways. Comfortable under foot thanks to its smaller size, and creates a beautiful garden-like atmosphere.
Road Base
(Class 5 | ABC | Crusher Run) A mixture of crushed limestone or granite, gravel, and sand, ranging from 1 ½” in size down to fines (small particles). Commonly used for constructing roads, driveway bases, parking lots, and other paved and unpaved surfaces. Intended to be compacted, hence the inclusion of fines within the material to provide support and be resistant to erosion and shifting.
Driveway Gravel
A ¾”-1” clean, crushed stone ideal for rejuvenating worn down gravel driveways, or for installing a fresh new driveway on your property. Aesthetically pleasing and functional!
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Coalinga is a small but active community with a city population of 11,950, set within a West California metro area of 2.7+ million residents. The city is growing steadily at a rate of 1.00% annually and sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, which means long, sunny stretches (228 sunny days per year) alongside moderate seasonal precipitation (annual rainfall 34.25 inches). Those local conditions drive steady demand for durable, well-draining aggregates for driveways, ranch roads, pathways, and erosion-control work. Homeowners and contractors alike prioritize consistent particle size, angularity, and regional compatibility when choosing gravel so surfaces stay stable under heavy sun, occasional rain, and the region's variable soils. Gravel is especially well suited to Coalinga projects because it promotes drainage, helps control erosion on sloped properties, and tolerates intense sun exposure without breaking down. In this climate, homeowners use gravel for base layers, perimeters, walkways, and low-maintenance landscaping that resists washouts after the area's annual rainfall. Hello Gravel simplifies sourcing by connecting customers to trusted local suppliers, offering transparent pricing, online ordering, and delivery by dump truck. We support minimum orders of 3 tons, standard delivery of 2+ business days, and next-day delivery for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee; tailgate spreading may be requested at checkout and is performed at the driver's discretion.Popular Projects in Coalinga This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurface18 tons
- Gravel Ranch Access Road75 tons
- Gravel Patio & Path6 tons
- Gravel Drainage Swale12 tons
- Gravel Xeriscape Groundcover10 tons
Coalinga Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 11,950
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Coalinga Projects
- Oct–Nov: Optimal Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wet Limits
- May–Sept: Summer Dust Risk
- Dec–Jan: Wet Winter Caution
Summer Tip: Choose angular, crushed gravel for better drainage and stability on Coalinga's sun-exposed, occasionally wet soils; request delivery timing and any spreading needs when you place your order.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Coalinga gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Coalinga.
Delivered gravel prices in the Coalinga area typically fall in the range of about $40 to $80 per ton, depending on type and availability; smaller orders may cost more per ton. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and provides a precise quote based on material, delivery distance, and truck type — contact us to get an exact price for your address.
The most budget-friendly options are usually pit-run or 'bank-run' gravel and recycled crushed concrete; these are less processed and cost less per ton. They work for low-traffic or temporary driveways, but expect more variation in particle size and more grading or compaction work over time.
Crushed stone (angular particles) typically costs a bit more up front but compacts and locks together better, so it usually lasts longer and needs less maintenance than rounded gravel. For Coalinga's dry climate and occasional heavy use, crushed material like crusher run or road base is often the more cost-effective choice over the long term.
A 20x20 area is 400 sq ft; at 3 inches of compacted depth you need about 3.7 cubic yards (roughly 5.2 tons), and at 4 inches you need about 4.9 cubic yards (roughly 6.9 tons). Using typical delivered prices of $40 to $80 per ton, material costs would be roughly $210 to $560 depending on depth and material; remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, so small jobs may be affected by that requirement.
A standard full dump truck load often delivers about 10 to 14 tons of gravel. At typical delivered prices of $40 to $80 per ton, a full truckload would usually range from about $400 to $1,120, with variation from material type, truck size, and distance — request a quote for an exact number for Coalinga.
Two inches is generally too thin for a driveway wearing surface and will tend to shift and wash out. For a homeowner driveway in Coalinga, plan on 3 to 4 inches of compacted wearing gravel over a properly prepared base; for heavier traffic or vehicles, a total compacted thickness of 4 to 6 inches (including a road base layer) is recommended.
Materials that compact well include crusher run, road base, and crushed stone with fines — their angular particles and fines bind together for a firmer surface. Decomposed granite can work in dry climates if compacted and sometimes stabilized, but for heavy traffic choose road base or crusher run for best long-term performance.
Labor and prep costs vary by scope, but for small residential jobs expect site prep, grading, and compaction to run a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars; a rough rule is $1.50 to $4.00 per sq ft including labor for basic grading and spreading. Get local contractor quotes for exact pricing — Hello Gravel can help by quoting materials and advising on local installers.
Permits are not typically required for a simple residential gravel driveway, but rules can vary by city and Fresno County — check with Coalinga city public works or the county building department for driveway cut or curb-connection requirements. Regardless of permits, you should remove topsoil, create a stable graded subbase, add a compacted road base or geotextile in poor soils, and ensure proper drainage away from structures.
Hello Gravel typically schedules standard deliveries in 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available if you order before noon CST with an additional fee; same-week delivery is often possible depending on local supplier stock and truck availability. Note there is a 3-ton minimum; small-quantity requests or rush deliveries may incur extra charges, so check your zip code and request a quote for a firm lead time.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.
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The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.
Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!
We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.
The minimum order size is 3 tons.
Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!
No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.
We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!
Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/
Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.
Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.
We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.
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