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 Orcutt Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Orcutt, a West California community of 27,810 within a metro area of 2.4+ million, is seeing steady growth at 1.28% annually. That expanding footprint, combined with a climate of 228 sunny days per year, 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, and USDA hardiness zone 8b, creates steady demand for reliable building materials. Homeowners and contractors here choose quality gravel to stabilize driveways, improve garden paths, and protect slopes from erosion. In a market where new builds and yard remodels are common, aggregates that balance drainage, compaction resistance, and low-maintenance appearance are essential to keep projects on schedule and standing up to Orcutt’s sun-and-rain cycle.Popular Projects in Orcutt This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing30 tons
- Gravel Garden Path6 tons
- Gravel Patio Base8 tons
- Gravel French Drain12 tons
- Gravel Firewise Perimeter20 tons
Orcutt Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 27,810
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.4+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.28% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Orcutt Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Spring Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Wet Winter Limits
Summer Tip: For Orcutt’s 34.25 inches of annual rainfall and 228 sunny days per year, prefer well-graded crushed gravel with a landscape fabric underlay to improve drainage and keep stone from mixing with native soil.
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Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Orcutt.
Expect a range depending on type: crushed stone or base gravel typically runs about $30 to $60 per ton, pea gravel and decomposed granite about $35 to $80 per ton, and decorative river rock can be $60 to $120+ per ton. Convert to cubic yards with 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.4 tons; prices per cubic yard are roughly 1.4 times the per-ton cost. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order and many areas have free delivery; additional fees can apply for next-day delivery or long-haul drops.
For Orcutt’s dry summers and wet winters, compactable crushed rock (3/4" minus or crusher-run) makes a good base and resists washout when compacted. Decomposed granite and pea gravel are popular for patios and walkways because they drain well and suit the local aesthetic, while larger river rock is best for dry creek beds and drainage features. Because local geology varies, consider crushed rock for driveways and DG or pea gravel for paths and decorative uses.
You’ll typically find gravel from local quarries, landscape supply yards in the Santa Maria/Orcutt area, and material recyclers that accept concrete and asphalt for crushed product. These suppliers commonly offer bulk delivery by dump truck, screening, and some provide spreading or compaction as add-on services through subcontractors. Use Hello Gravel to get connected to vetted local suppliers and check delivery options and any spreading requests at checkout.
Estimates vary by depth but typical amounts: a 1-car driveway (about 10x20 ft) at 3" depth needs roughly 2.0 cubic yards (~2.8 tons) so order 3 to 4 tons; a 2-car driveway (20x20 ft) at 3" needs about 3.7 cubic yards (~5.2 tons), so order 6 to 8 tons. A 10x10 patio at 2-3" depth needs about 0.6–0.9 cubic yards (~0.8–1.3 tons); a 100-ft drainage trench (1 ft wide x 1 ft deep) is about 3.7 cubic yards (~5.2 tons). Always round up for compaction, spreading loss, and vehicle minimums.
Start with proper base preparation: excavate soft spots, install 4–6" of compactable base rock, and compact in lifts. Use geotextile fabric to reduce mixing with native soils, add edge restraints to keep material contained, and grade surface for positive drainage away from structures. In Orcutt’s rainy season expect some movement; regrade ruts after storms and add a top dressing every few years for high-traffic areas.
Prevent washout by grading for runoff, installing swales or French drains where water concentrates, and using a compacted base and edge restraints to hold material. Reduce weeds with a permeable geotextile fabric under the gravel and by keeping a 2–3" top layer that can be raked; for stubborn weeds combine mechanical removal with targeted herbicide only as allowed by local rules. Regular maintenance—raking, spot weeding, and topping up low spots after heavy rains—keeps gravel looking good longer.
Hello Gravel deliveries are by contracted dump truck fleets and drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion; request spreading at checkout but know there are no guarantees. For compacting, sub-base preparation, precise grading, or larger spreading jobs we recommend hiring a local landscaper or contractor who can plate-tamp or roll the material for long-term performance. If you want spreading, note it in the Order Notes and our team will pass the request to the supplier and driver.
Yes—Orcutt is in unincorporated Santa Barbara County and there may be county codes, stormwater/runoff rules, or HOA covenants that regulate driveway surfaces, front-yard treatments, and drainage. Some HOAs limit front-yard rock coverage for aesthetic reasons or require specific materials, and large driveway changes can trigger permits for grading or drainage mitigation. Before ordering bulk material for a new driveway or major yard change, check with your HOA (if applicable) and Santa Barbara County planning or public works.
Because Hello Gravel sources materials locally, color and texture reflect regional geology so samples may vary from photos. If color matters, note preferences in Order Notes and ask for a sample or closely matching product when you get a quote. Expect subtle variations and always order a little extra for future repairs to help match tone as weathering changes appearance over time.
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!
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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