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 Hillsborough Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Hillsborough homeowners are building and renovating in a fast-growing region: the city population of 2.4+ million is expanding at 2.50% annually, driving steady demand for residential and infrastructure projects. Located in hardiness zone 8b with 228 sunny days annually and an average annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, the local climate shifts between long sun-filled stretches and moderate wet seasons. Those conditions make reliable aggregates a must for driveways, drainage trenches, pathways, and erosion control. Homeowners choose quality gravel because it stabilizes surfaces, improves stormwater management, reduces maintenance, and complements local soil textures that reflect nearby geology and regional sourcing variations.Popular Projects in Hillsborough This Season
- Gravel Driveway Installation30 tons
- Gravel Patio Base8 tons
- Gravel Garden Path5 tons
- Gravel Drainage Trench3 tons
- Gravel Dry Riverbed12 tons
Hillsborough Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 2.4+ million
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.4+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.50% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Hillsborough Projects
- Oct–Nov: Optimal Moisture
- Feb–Apr: High Rain Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Optimal Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Saturated Ground
Summer Tip: In Hillsborough’s sun-and-rain cycle, use a permeable gravel base with proper subgrade prep to improve drainage and reduce rutting; order using our calculator and note the minimum order of 3 tons if you need delivery-sized amounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Hillsborough gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Hillsborough.
Prices vary by material and supplier, but in the Hillsborough/Bay Area you can expect roughly $60 to $150 per cubic yard for common gravel types. Local factors like material type, delivery distance, and current demand affect price; use Hello Gravel to get an exact quote for your zip code and remember our minimum order is 3 tons.
Coverage depends on depth and gravel density, but a good rule of thumb is 1 ton covers about 80 to 100 square feet at 1 inch depth or about 20 to 30 square feet at 3 inches. In Hillsborough, where materials are regionally sourced, density can vary, so check the specific material weight on your Hello Gravel quote for a precise estimate.
The most economical options are ordering bulk material by the ton from local suppliers (avoiding bagged product) or choosing recycled options like crushed concrete or road base. Compare quotes on Hello Gravel, factor in delivery fees and minimums, and consider pickup from a nearby supplier if you have a vehicle that can haul loads safely.
Costs depend on the per-ton price; using a typical Hillsborough range of $50 to $120 per ton, 500 tons would cost roughly $25,000 to $60,000 before delivery and taxes. For large orders Hello Gravel can help connect you with local suppliers for a firm bulk quote and scheduling options.
Truck capacity varies: a typical tri-axle dump truck used in our network often carries about 10 to 16 cubic yards, roughly 12 to 22 tons depending on material and legal weight limits. Cost per truckload varies with material and delivery distance; in the Bay Area expect a wide range—ask Hello Gravel for a truckload quote based on your address and project needs.
For a 10 ft by 10 ft area (100 ft2), at 2 inches deep you'll need about 0.6 cubic yards (roughly 0.8–1.0 ton), and at 3 inches about 0.9 cubic yards (roughly 1.2–1.4 tons). Because Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, you may want to plan for additional projects or accept a larger delivery to meet minimums.
Cost depends on driveway width, depth, and material. As an example, a 20 ft wide by 20 ft long driveway (400 ft2) at 3 inches depth needs about 3.7 cubic yards (about 5 to 6 tons); at local rates of $60 to $150 per cubic yard that material alone could run roughly $220 to $560, not including delivery, compaction, or edging. Get a tailored quote from Hello Gravel with your exact dimensions and preferred material.
Capacity depends on side height, but a 7x14 trailer typically carries about 4.5 to 7 cubic yards of loose gravel (short sides ~1.5 ft yields ~4.5–5.5 yd3; higher sides yield more). That equates to roughly 6 to 10 tons depending on material density, so confirm your trailer specs and local weight limits before loading.
Gravel surfaces can last many years but require periodic topping up; for low-traffic paths you may go 5 to 15 years before major refresh, while driveways with regular vehicle traffic often need maintenance every 2 to 5 years. Hillsborough's mild climate reduces frost-related movement, but heavy rain events can still cause displacement and rutting, so plan inspections after storms.
Generally no — 2 inches is thin for a driveway and will compact quickly, causing rutting and weed issues. For a stable gravel driveway in Hillsborough, aim for 3 to 4 inches of compacted top material over a 4 to 6 inch crushed rock base for best long-term performance.
Recycled crushed concrete or crusher run (a mix of fines and rock) is often less expensive than quarried decorative gravel and provides good compaction for driveways. Decomposed granite can be a lower-cost, more natural-looking option for pathways, but availability and price vary locally so compare options on Hello Gravel.
A 50 lb bag of gravel is about 0.48 cubic feet and will cover roughly 5 to 6 square feet at 1 inch depth, or about 2 square feet at 3 inches depth. For Hillsborough projects it's usually more economical to order bulk tons rather than many bags once your coverage exceeds a few square feet.
Delivery weight depends on truck size and local weight limits; many local dump trucks deliver between 10 and 22 tons of gravel per load, with tri-axle trucks commonly in the 12 to 18 ton range. Hello Gravel coordinates with local haulers and will confirm expected load size for your order during quoting and scheduling.
Estimate by width and depth: for a 100 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway (1,000 ft2) at 3 inches depth you'll need about 9.3 cubic yards, which is roughly 13 tons using a typical conversion. Add 5 to 10 percent for compaction and waste, and remember Hello Gravel's 3-ton minimum when placing your order.
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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.
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