Gravel in Lacassine, LA

Local prices vary, but expect approximate ranges: crushed stone/3/4" rock $20-40 per ton (about $15-30 per cubic yard); pea gravel $30-50 per ton ($22-38 per cubic yard); limestone screenings $18-35 per ton ($14-27 per cubic yard). Prices depend on supplier, delivery distance, and seasonal demand; Hello Gravel shows exact quotes for your zip code and a minimum order of 3 tons.

Hello Gravel partners with regional suppliers and haulers that serve West Louisiana; delivery is usually by tri-axle dump truck and most suppliers require a minimum around 3 tons. Standard delivery is included in many areas with a 2+ business day lead time; expect additional fees for next-day service, tight access, long-haul deliveries, or tailgate spreading requests.

Clay soils hold water and can become soft, causing gravel to rut and track if placed directly on the native subgrade. To improve performance, install a geotextile fabric, add a thick, well-draining base layer (larger crushed rock) and crown the surface so water sheds; include swales, culverts, or French drains where standing water is common.

For a 2-car driveway in Lacassine, use 6-8 inches of compacted base (geotextile + 4-6" crushed base rock, topped with 1-2" 3/4" crushed stone or #57). For a farm road that will see truck traffic, plan 8-12 inches compacted with larger base rock and a 2-3" wearing course. For a truck parking pad, use at least 8" compacted base with good drainage and edging; add depth in very wet or clayey spots.

Expect light maintenance (raking, filling potholes) annually and more thorough maintenance (regrading and adding new gravel) every 1-3 years depending on traffic and rainfall. Typical costs: regrading with equipment if hired runs $100-$400, and materials commonly cost $20-$50 per ton; a small 2-car driveway often needs 1-3 tons per year for top-up in this climate.

Most private residential gravel driveways do not require a building permit, but any work affecting public right-of-way, driveway apron changes, new culverts, or connections to parish/state roads may require permits from Jefferson Davis Parish or the Louisiana Department of Transportation. Check with Jefferson Davis Parish public works or zoning before you start; Hello Gravel can help identify likely permit needs when you order.

Gravel has the lowest upfront cost and drains well in Lacassine’s rainy climate, but it requires periodic maintenance and topping. Asphalt costs more up front and needs less frequent surfacing but can trap water without proper base and drainage, making it riskier on low-lying clay sites. Crushed concrete is often a cost-effective recycled option that performs similarly to gravel for drainage if well graded and compacted.

Common problems include washouts, rilling, and edge collapse from heavy rainfall and saturated clay soils. Best practices include installing geotextile fabric, edge restraints, rocking swales or check dams, steeper toe protection with larger riprap, and reducing slope gradient where possible; vegetation and proper grading to divert water are also key to long-term stability.

A quick rule: 1 cubic yard of gravel covers about 100 square feet at 3 inches depth. Convert to tons by using roughly 1 cubic yard = 1.2-1.4 tons depending on material; Hello Gravel’s material calculator provides exact quantities and factors in local material density and minimum order sizes.

No—regional sourcing means color, texture, and stone mix can vary around Lacassine because of local geology and seasonal stock. If appearance matters, add color or size preferences in the Order Notes, and request photos from your supplier; Hello Gravel will include regional material descriptions in your 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.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

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.