Gravel, Sand & Bulk Material Delivery in Athens, AL

Costs vary by material, supplier, and distance, but a typical delivered price in the Athens area often falls in a broad range. Expect differences based on whether the material is heavier or lighter, and request a quote to see exact pricing for your zip code and project size.

Homeowners and contractors in Athens commonly use a mix of gravel, sand, dirt, and stone for driveways, patios, and landscaping. Choose a coarser, well-graded material for structural bases and more finished, finer material for top layers or walking surfaces depending on the project.

Athens has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and a wetter season in spring and fall, so try to schedule deliveries during drier periods to avoid tracking and compaction issues. Avoid major installations during heavy rain forecasts and plan base work for moderately dry conditions when possible.

Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons and typically delivers using tri-axle dump trucks; delivery radii and fees depend on local supplier availability. Ensure there is adequate overhead clearance, a stable place for the truck to offload, and room for turning; share photos or notes at checkout if access is tight.

Local soils in the Athens area often include clay and loam that can hold water and cause poor drainage in low spots. For wet or clay-prone sites, favor more permeable aggregates for surface layers and a firm, properly compacted base to improve drainage and prevent settling.

Permit and HOA rules vary by municipality, county, and neighborhood, so check with the City of Athens, Limestone County, and your HOA before ordering large deliveries. Large trucks or curbside blocking may trigger a permit or temporary road-use rules, so confirm local requirements ahead of time.

Measure the length, width, and desired depth of the area and use a material calculator to convert cubic feet to cubic yards or tons; 1 cubic yard typically covers 9 square feet at 4 inches depth. Use the Hello Gravel calculator or contact our team with dimensions and project type for help with estimates.

Drivers may be able to offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but this service is not guaranteed and depends on site safety and time constraints. During checkout you can leave delivery notes about the preferred drop location, and the driver will assess whether placement and spreading can be done safely on arrival.

Because we source materials locally, color, texture, and particle size can vary with regional geology and season, so delivered material may differ from online images. If appearance or consistency is critical for your project, note preferences in the order notes and contact customer service for guidance before placing the order.

Contact Hello Gravel as soon as possible; we will do our best to accommodate changes before the order is processed and dispatched. For delivery issues or product concerns, reach out to customer service and we will work to resolve the situation according to our policies.

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.