Gravel in Bristol, VA

Delivered gravel prices in the Bristol area usually range by material and supplier, but expect roughly $30 to $65 per ton delivered for common crushed stone and driveway blends. A cubic yard of gravel is about 1.2 to 1.4 tons depending on the mix, so plan on about $36 to $90 per cubic yard delivered. Final price depends on material type, truck access, and whether you need spreading; Hello Gravel shows upfront delivered pricing for your zip code.

For clay soils and slopes, angular crushed stone (for example #57 or 3/4" crushed stone) and a coarser base stone (like #2) perform best because they lock together and shed water. Use a compacted 4"-6" base of larger angular stone with a 2"-3" wearing layer of smaller crushed stone, plus geotextile fabric or a geogrid on steep sections to reduce rutting. Avoid smooth pea gravel as the top layer on steep or clay sites since it tends to migrate and rut.

Hello Gravel connects you with local quarries, landscape supply yards, recycled concrete yards, and haulers serving Bristol (Southwest Virginia and nearby West Virginia). Availability varies by zip code and material; check our site to see nearby suppliers and get an on-screen delivered price and estimated delivery date.

Estimates vary by size and depth. Example: a 1-car driveway (12' x 20') needs about 2.2 cubic yards (≈2.9 tons) at 3" depth or 4.4 cu yd (≈5.8 tons) at 6"; a 2-car driveway (20' x 20') is roughly 3.7 cu yd (≈4.8 tons) at 3" or 7.4 cu yd (≈9.6 tons) at 6"; a 12' x 12' patio with a 2" base needs about 0.9 cu yd (≈1.2 tons). For trenches, a 10' long trench 1' wide by 3' deep is about 1.1 cu yd (≈1.4 tons). Use a material calculator or contact Hello Gravel with exact dimensions for a precise quote.

Bristol sees freeze-thaw and regular rain, which can cause potholes, rutting, and frost heave in poorly built gravel drives. Minimize problems by installing a well-draining, 4"-6" compacted base of larger stone, adding a crowned profile for runoff, using geotextile fabric on soft spots, and providing good edge containment and drainage pipes where water concentrates. Regular maintenance and keeping drainage clear greatly reduce freeze-thaw damage.

Most residential deliveries to private property do not require a permit, but local rules can vary: check Bristol city, Washington County, or your township zoning and any HOA rules for restrictions on exterior material storage or alterations. Also confirm truck access and local road weight or bridge limits—overweight or long-haul trucks may need county permits or routing approvals.

Installed costs vary by scope, but expect total installed gravel driveways to commonly run about $3 to $7 per square foot in the Bristol area, depending on terrain and prep. Typical line items include grading and excavation ($0.50-$2.00 per sq ft), geotextile fabric ($0.30-$0.75 per sq ft), base stone ($12-$35 per ton), topstone ($15-$45 per ton), and compaction equipment ($200-$600 day rate), with uphill or difficult access increasing labor costs. Get detailed quotes from local contractors and compare line-by-line to material-only delivered pricing from Hello Gravel.

Gravel has the lowest upfront cost and excellent drainage, but it needs periodic regrading and topping and typically lasts 3-10 years between refreshes depending on use. Asphalt has a higher upfront cost than gravel, requires sealing and periodic repairs, and generally lasts 15-25 years with maintenance. Concrete has the highest initial cost and longest service life (25+ years) but is the least permeable; in Bristol's clay soils concrete may need extra subgrade preparation to avoid cracking. Choose based on budget, desired maintenance level, and drainage needs.

Plan to regrade and fill low spots at least once a year, with a light top-up of 1"-2" of new gravel every 2-4 years for most driveways. Costs depend on quantity: a few hundred dollars for small top-ups, $300-$1,000+ if you need several tons delivered and spread; renting a small plate compactor or paying a local contractor for resurfacing adds to cost. Consider edge restraints to reduce spread and dust-control products (calcium chloride or polymer stabilizers) if dust is a concern; those add ongoing costs but reduce grading frequency.

Recycled crushed concrete can be a cost-effective and well-performing base or driveway surface in the Bristol area: it compacts well and drains acceptably when well-graded. Quality varies by supplier (fines and occasional debris), so inspect samples or ask about screen sizes and contaminants; recycled concrete may be best for base layers with a crushed stone wearing surface if you want a neater finish.

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.