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 Riverside Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Riverside is a growing city of 316,202 residents within a larger metro of 2.5+ million, and its steady 1.00% annually population growth is driving new landscaping and build projects across suburban and urban neighborhoods. With a climate in hardiness zone 8b, about 228 sunny days per year, and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, homeowners here balance strong sun with seasonal rains. The region’s valleys and nearby mountain ranges create varied site drainage and grading needs, so quality aggregates are in demand for driveways, patios, erosion control, and stormwater management. Homeowners choose reliable gravel to protect slopes, improve porosity, and reduce maintenance while supporting plantings that tolerate Riverside’s conditions. Gravel is well suited to Riverside’s environment because properly graded stone drains quickly after heavy showers and resists displacement under frequent sun and dry periods. Crushed, angular gravel locks together for stable drive surfaces and walkways, while rounded decorative gravel reduces compaction for planting areas. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers who source materials that reflect Riverside’s geology, offers clear pricing, schedules delivery by dump truck (minimum 3 tons), and provides guidance so you get the right gravel for drainage, hardscape, or decorative projects.Popular Projects in Riverside This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing45 tons
- Gravel Patio Base8 tons
- Gravel Walkway Path6 tons
- Gravel Drainage Trench12 tons
- Gravel RV Parking Pad30 tons
Riverside Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Riverside-San Bernardino, CA
- 🏘️ Population: 316,202
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Riverside Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Moderate Moisture Workable
- May–Sept: Hot Dry Installation
- Dec–Jan: Rainy Winter Limits
Summer Tip: For Riverside yards, choose well-graded crushed gravel (about 3/4" to 1") for driveways and drainage trenches and lay a geotextile fabric underneath to limit mixing with native soil after heavy rains.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Riverside gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Riverside.
A standard tri-axle dump truck typically carries roughly 8 to 14 tons of gravel, but loads vary by truck and material. In the Riverside area delivered gravel prices commonly range by material and finish; expect roughly $35 to $85 per ton as a ballpark, with final pricing shown in your Hello Gravel quote. Remember our minimum order is 3 tons and exact cost depends on gravel type, delivery distance, and any spreading requests.
One ton of gravel is about 0.74 cubic yards (varies by stone type). In practical terms 1 ton will cover about 240 square feet at 1 inch depth, about 120 square feet at 2 inches, and about 80 square feet at 3 inches; use these figures to estimate quantities for your project.
Buying in bulk and choosing simpler material like crusher run (also called 3/4" minus, bank run, or road base) is usually the cheapest route. You can save by ordering delivery through Hello Gravel (we negotiate local rates), picking up from a nearby quarry yourself, or using recycled materials like asphalt millings when suitable.
Cost depends on width, depth, and material. For a 20 ft by 10 ft driveway (200 sq ft) at a 3-inch depth youd need about 2.5 to 3 tons (Hello Gravel minimum is 3 tons); material cost might fall in the low hundreds (roughly $100 to $350) plus any fees for delivery or spreading, so get a site-specific quote for a precise price.
Two inches is generally too thin for a lasting driveway in Riverside; it may shift or wash out during heavy rains. For passenger cars on a prepared base aim for 3 to 4 inches of compacted gravel and 4 to 6 inches if you expect heavier vehicles or poor subgrade conditions.
You need the driveway width and desired depth to calculate tons. As an example, a common single-car width of 12 ft and 2-inch depth (100 ft long by 12 ft wide = 1,200 sq ft) requires about 10 tons at 2 inches and about 20 tons at 4 inches. Use the formula: tons = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 240 to estimate your needs.
A 20x20 driveway is 400 sq ft; at a typical 3-inch depth youd need about 5 tons of gravel. With local Riverside pricing, material plus delivery could range from the low hundreds to around $400-$700 depending on stone type and delivery specifics; request a Hello Gravel quote for an exact price.
Crusher run (3/4" minus), road base, or bank-run gravel are commonly the most affordable choices for driveways because they compact well and come directly from quarries. Availability and price will vary across Riverside due to local sourcing, so ask Hello Gravel for local options and pricing.
Recycled asphalt millings are a durable, often cheaper alternative that compacts well and performs like gravel for driveways. Decomposed granite or compacted crushed concrete can also be economical options depending on local supply and the finished look you want.
One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and covers roughly 324 sq ft at 1-inch depth, 162 sq ft at 2-inch depth, and 108 sq ft at 3-inch depth. Use these numbers to convert between cubic yards and the coverage you need when planning your Riverside project.
A compactable base like 3/4" crushed stone or crusher run is best for the main layer because it locks together and drains well; top layers can be 3/8" crushed stone or pea gravel if you prefer a smoother surface. In Riversides climate, use a firm, well-compacted base and consider a coarser base under a finer top layer for both drainage and durability.
Hello Gravel delivers via local contracted dump trucks, typically tri-axle, with a minimum order of 3 tons and standard delivery taking 2+ business days; next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST with an extra fee. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion if requested at checkout, but spreading is not guaranteed, so plan accordingly and add notes in your order for preferred drop location.
Check drainage, driveway slope, and local soil type because Riversides seasonal rains and local geology affect how gravel settles and drains. Decide on desired depth and stone size (stable base vs decorative top layer), confirm any HOA or city rules, and use Hello Gravels material calculator or contact our team for a site-specific recommendation and accurate delivery 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.
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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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