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 Alleghany Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Alleghany is a very small mountain community with a city population of 29 located inside a larger West California region (metro area population 2.5+ million). Despite its size, the area's steady growth rate of 0.40% annually and favorable climate — 228 sunny days per year and annual rainfall of 34.25 inches in USDA hardiness zone 8b — encourage ongoing home maintenance and seasonal landscaping projects. Local geography and runoff concerns mean homeowners need materials that handle both sun and wet seasons; gravel is commonly chosen for driveways, access lanes, walkways, and drainage because it reduces mud, improves traction, and stabilizes soils. In Alleghany, homeowners and small contractors prioritize consistent sizing and angular stone that compacts well and performs reliably with local soils and slopes.Popular Projects in Alleghany This Season
- Gravel Driveway Refresh10 tons
- Gravel Garden Path2 tons
- Gravel Patio Base4 tons
- Gravel Drainage Trench3 tons
- Gravel Fire Pit Area1 tons
Alleghany Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 29
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Alleghany Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: For Alleghany's 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, place gravel over a compacted base and maintain a slight slope away from structures to improve drainage and reduce washouts.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Alleghany gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Alleghany.
Prices vary by material, supplier, and delivery distance. In Alleghany expect delivered gravel to typically fall in a range roughly between $40 and $120 per ton depending on type (rounded rock, crushed, decorative) and how far the truck must travel; request a zip-code quote for an exact price.
Gravel in Alleghany is commonly used for driveways, drainage swales, parking pads, and erosion control on slopes. It is also used as a base for patios and sheds and for finishing rural access roads where local rock and drainage considerations matter.
It depends on width and depth, but for a typical 100 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at 3 inches depth you will need about 12 to 14 tons of gravel. Always add 10% for compaction and grading and use our material calculator or contact our team with your exact dimensions.
Yes for many projects you can place gravel directly on soil, but prep improves performance: remove vegetation, grade and compact the soil, and add edging to keep material in place. On slopes or drainage-prone spots common in Alleghany, consider a geotextile fabric and a compacted aggregate base to reduce erosion and migration.
A typical tri-axle dump truck used in our network carries roughly 10 to 14 cubic yards, which is about 14 to 20 tons of gravel depending on type. Cost per truckload in rural areas like Alleghany varies widely with haul distance and material but you should expect to get an accurate truckload price when you enter your zip code and material on our site.
Cost depends on local availability and type: common driveway gravel locally may be cheaper than specialty sand, but locally sourced river rock or decorative gravels can cost more. The fastest way to know is to check a quote for both materials through our checkout, since delivery distance strongly affects price in this rural area.
No, sand is not typically used under loose gravel. For driveways and paths it is better to use a compacted crushed stone base and then a wearing layer of gravel; sand is generally used under pavers or for leveling, not as a stable base on its own.
Coverage depends on depth and gravel type, but as a rule of thumb one ton of compacted gravel covers about 60 to 100 square feet at a 2-inch depth. For more precise numbers for your Alleghany project, tell us the area and desired depth and we will calculate it for you.
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.
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