Gravel in lakemont, GA

In Lakemont and the West Georgia area, delivered bulk gravel typically runs about $30 to $60 per ton depending on type (crushed stone, crusher run, pea gravel), seasonal demand, and distance from the quarry. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order; exact pricing and delivery fees are shown at checkout when you enter your zip code. Heavier specialty rock or small loads with long hauls can cost more, so get a quote for the most accurate price.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted dump-truck haulers who serve Lakemont and the surrounding West Georgia area. Delivery radius and fees vary by supplier and distance (many haulers work within 30 to 50 miles), and some deliveries are free while remote drops may carry a fuel or mileage surcharge. Enter your zip code on our site or contact our team to see available suppliers and confirmed delivery pricing for your address.

For clay or poorly drained soils, use a layered approach: a geotextile fabric over the native soil, 4 to 8 inches of large crushed stone or recycled base (3/4" minus or crusher run) compacted as the base, and a 1 to 2 inch wearing layer of crushed stone or 3/8" to 3/4" crushed stone on top. Crusher run locks together for strength and helps prevent rutting in wet conditions, while proper subgrade prep and drainage are the most important factors for longevity in Lakemont's clay soils. Avoid using only pea gravel as a surface on clay because it migrates and washes out more easily.

Recommended compacted depth for a gravel driveway on typical Lakemont soil is 6 inches for the base (3/4" crushed stone or crusher run) plus 1 to 2 inches of wearing stone. For a 10x40 driveway (400 sq ft), plan about 5 cubic yards (roughly 7 to 11 tons) for a 4" to 6" total compacted depth and 6 to 12 tons if you go deeper or add extra topping. For a 12x40 driveway (480 sq ft), plan about 6 to 14 tons depending on whether you install 4" or 6"+ total depth; check your exact quantities with our material calculator at checkout for a precise quote.

Upfront, a correctly prepared gravel driveway in Lakemont is usually much cheaper than asphalt, often costing a fraction of asphalt's per-square-foot installation price. Gravel requires more regular maintenance (periodic regrading and replenishment) so lifecycle cost depends on traffic and upkeep—gravel can last many years with maintenance, while asphalt has a longer low-maintenance lifespan but higher initial cost. If you need a low-cost, flexible solution that manages drainage well, gravel is often the practical choice for rural West Georgia properties.

Lakemont's humid climate and frequent heavy rain increase the risk of washouts, rutting, and migration of fines in gravel if drainage and grading aren't handled well. To reduce risk, crown the driveway (higher in the center), add proper side ditches or culverts, use a compacted crushed-stone base, and consider geotextile fabric to separate clay subsoils from the stone. Regular maintenance after storm seasons helps prevent small issues from becoming larger washouts.

For French drains use clean, washed 3/4" crushed stone (often called #57) with filter fabric to prevent clogging; avoid pea gravel in drain runs because it can compact and block flow. For erosion control on steep slopes, use larger riprap (3" to 6"+ stone) or graded rock with vegetation; crushed stone can work on milder slopes when combined with fabric and proper grading. Local soil in the Lakemont area tends to be clayey, so combining rock with fabric and vegetation is important for lasting erosion control.

Most Lakemont homeowners regrade and fill potholes annually or after heavy storm seasons, with a light top-up of gravel every 1 to 3 years depending on traffic. Typical annual maintenance costs vary widely by driveway size and condition but expect roughly $100 to $500 per year for small to medium driveways if you hire local help; larger repairs or full regrades/upgrades can cost more. Doing seasonal checkups, clearing drainage, and adding a couple inches of stone when needed keeps long-term costs down.

Permit and HOA requirements depend on local city or county rules and any neighborhood covenants; some areas allow gravel driveways with no permit while others may require a site plan or limit material type. Before ordering, check with Lakemont city hall, your county permitting office, or your HOA to confirm setbacks, drainage, and surface-material rules. If you need help, Hello Gravel's team can often point you to local permitting resources based on your zip code.

Contractor rates in West Georgia vary by site difficulty, but common price components are delivery ($30 to $60 per ton), site prep (grading, removal of soft soil) which can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, and spreading/compaction labor which is often quoted as a flat fee or per-square-foot. For a straightforward driveway install you might see full installed prices in the range of $1,000 to $4,000 depending on size and prep needs; get multiple local estimates and include delivery quotes from Hello Gravel to compare total installed cost. Always confirm whether contractors include compaction and drainage work in their quote.

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!

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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.