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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Why Soquel Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Soquel, West California, California, has a city population of 9,530 and is part of a metro area of 2.7+ million, and it is experiencing steady demand for home improvement and small-scale construction as the community grows at a rate of 0.80% annually. The local climate—34.25 inches of annual rainfall and 228/year sunny days—combined with a hardiness zone of 8b means homeowners face both wet-season runoff and long dry summers. Those conditions drive a need for reliable, locally sourced aggregates that control erosion, support drainage, and create low-maintenance outdoor spaces. For many Soquel residents, gravel is a practical material choice for driveways, walkways, garden beds, and drainage trenches because it balances performance, cost, and ease of installation. Gravel performs well in Soquel’s mix of rain and sun: it improves infiltration during the rainy season and reduces surface erosion on sloped lots while providing durable, low-maintenance surfacing through sunny months. Locally sourced gravel reflects regional geology, so color and texture can vary; that variation can help it blend naturally into Soquel landscapes. Hello Gravel connects homeowners with trusted local suppliers and professional dump truck delivery, making it easy to order the right quantity, select a suitable size, and schedule delivery (standard delivery requires 2+ business days with a next-day option available for qualifying orders).Popular Projects in Soquel This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing12 tons
- Gravel Garden Path2 tons
- Gravel Patio Base4 tons
- Gravel French Drain3 tons
- Gravel Xeriscape Front Yard8 tons
Soquel Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 9,530
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.80% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Soquel Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: High Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: Optimal Dry Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Poor Winter Compaction
Summer Tip: For sloped yards in Soquel, use 1/2" to 1" crushed gravel for drainage trenches and a coarser 3/4" to 1-1/2" mix for driveways to limit washout during heavy rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Soquel gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Soquel.
Retail price for common landscaping gravel in Soquel typically ranges from about $40 to $80 per ton (roughly $55 to $110 per cubic yard), depending on type (pea gravel, crushed stone, decomposed granite), whether it is washed, and current local supply. Prices can vary seasonally and with delivery distance; contact Hello Gravel for an accurate quote for your zip code.
One cubic yard covers about 162 sq ft at 2-inch depth and about 108 sq ft at 3-inch depth. Because one cubic yard of gravel is roughly 1.4 tons, one ton covers about 116 sq ft at 2 inches and about 77 sq ft at 3 inches (values vary with material density).
A typical single truckload delivery to Soquel runs in the range of about $400 to $1,200, depending on material type, load size, site access, and supplier. Most tri-axle trucks used in the area carry roughly 10–14 cubic yards (about 14–20 tons of gravel); Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and will show available truck sizes and pricing in checkout.
For a 1,000 sq ft driveway at a 3-inch wearing depth you will need roughly 9–10 cubic yards (about 13 tons) of top gravel. Material-only costs often run $400 to $1,200 depending on stone type; professional base preparation, grading, and compaction typically add $1,500 to $4,500, so a realistic total installed range is about $1,900 to $5,700 depending on soil conditions, driveway slope, and drainage work.
Costs depend strongly on width; a typical 10-foot-wide, 500-foot-long driveway is about 5,000 sq ft and would require roughly 46–50 cubic yards (about 60–70 tons) of wearing stone at 3 inches. Material-only costs might be $2,500 to $6,000, while heavy base work, drainage improvements, and labor can push the installed cost into the $10,000 to $40,000 range; get local contractor bids because terrain, culverts, and county stormwater requirements drive price.
Crushed angular stone (3/4" minus or similar) and crushed basalt or crushed limestone are the most durable for heavy-traffic driveways because they interlock and compact well. Decomposed granite (DG) is attractive and compacts nicely for moderate traffic but is less durable for heavy trucks; pea gravel is the least stable for high traffic. Pricewise, pea gravel is usually cheapest, crushed stone and DG are mid-range, and specialty decorative stones cost more; exact local prices vary, so request material options in your Hello Gravel quote.
Yes; there are contractors in Santa Cruz County who install stabilized or resin-bound gravel surfaces that firm up loose stone into a solid wearing surface. Installed costs are substantially higher than loose gravel, commonly ranging from about $8 to $25 per sq ft depending on surface area, prep, and resin type; contact a local installer for a site-specific estimate and let Hello Gravel supply the base aggregates if needed.
In Soquel's coastal-climate soils you should not usually place gravel directly on native soil unless the subgrade is well-draining and compacted. Recommended steps are remove topsoil/organic material, grade and compact subgrade, install geotextile if you have soft or clay soils or poor drainage, add and compact a crushed-rock base, then spread and compact the wearing course. These steps improve longevity and reduce rutting in wet winter months.
'Fines' are the very small particles (sand and dust) in a gravel mix. Washed gravel has most fines removed so it drains better and produces less dust; unwashed or 'crusher-fines' mixes retain fines that can help bind the surface and reduce stone migration but may compact into a harder surface that holds water. For driveways in Soquel, a well-graded crushed stone with some fines or a separate compacted base plus a washed wearing course is common; for garden paths, washed or pea gravel gives cleaner drainage and appearance.
Yes — collecting gravel from creeks, beaches, or public lands is often restricted or illegal under state and county rules; Santa Cruz County and California agencies regulate extraction to protect habitats and waterways. Selling or hauling material on private property is generally allowed, but large removals or material extraction may require permits; many local contractors and haulers will remove and sometimes purchase excess material, so check with Santa Cruz County Public Works and ask Hello Gravel for referrals to local haulers.
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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!
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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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