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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San Bruno has a city population of 38,160 and sits inside a growing metro region of 2.5+ million. With a growth rate of 0.70% annually, steady residential development and infill projects keep local demand for aggregates consistent. The climate — 228 sunny days per year, 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, and a hardiness zone of 8b — supports a mix of drought-tolerant landscaping and stormwater-conscious design. Homeowners and small contractors in San Bruno look for reliable materials that manage runoff, resist erosion, and provide low-maintenance surfaces; that drives interest in well-graded gravel products that perform in both wet winters and sunny summers. Gravel works well in San Bruno’s environment because it promotes drainage, stabilizes pathways, and reduces soil splash during rainy months. Washed and compacted gravel mixes help prevent pooling from 34.25 inches of rain while staying durable under 228 sunny days per year. Hello Gravel connects homeowners with local suppliers and professional dump truck delivery so you get regionally sourced gravel that reflects local geology, clear pricing, and scheduled delivery windows — making it simpler to order the right aggregate for driveways, drainage trenches, and garden pathways.Popular Projects in San Bruno This Season
- Gravel Driveway Installation25 tons
- Gravel Patio Base6 tons
- Gravel Drainage Trench3 tons
- Gravel Pathway4 tons
- Gravel Xeriscape Bed8 tons
San Bruno Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 38,160
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for San Bruno Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Moderate Moisture Window
- May–Sept: Dry Season Best
- Dec–Jan: Wet Weather Caution
Summer Tip: Choose a washed, angular 3/4" to 1" gravel for driveway bases and drainage; compact in 2–3 inch lifts and add a top 1–2 inch decorative layer for appearance and runoff control.
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Frequently Asked Questions - San Bruno gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in San Bruno.
Pricing in San Bruno varies with material type and supplier, but expect roughly $40 to $80 per ton for common gravels in the Bay Area. A typical tri-axle dump truck load (about 10-12 cubic yards or roughly 12-16 tons depending on material) could therefore run about $480 to $1,280 before taxes and fees. Hello Gravel shows local quotes for your zip code and handles delivery scheduling and exact pricing.
Costs depend on the gravel type and supplier, but in the San Bruno/Bay Area you can generally expect one cubic yard to cost in the range of $50 to $120. Because gravel density varies, one cubic yard often equals about 1.2 to 1.4 tons; Hello Gravel provides exact unit pricing and weight estimates per product on checkout.
Coverage depends on the depth you plan to lay the gravel. As a rule of thumb, at 2 inches depth one ton of typical gravel covers about 100 to 140 square feet (roughly 125 sq ft is a good mid-point); at 3 inches it covers about 65 to 90 sq ft. Always round up for compaction and waste, and use Hello Gravel's calculator to get a location-specific estimate.
A 50 lb bag of gravel covers only a very small area — roughly 3 square feet at a 2-inch depth (about 0.5 cubic foot). That makes bags best for small decorative accents, potted plant top-dressing, or tiny repairs; for any driveway or large path, buying bulk by the ton or cubic yard is much more economical.
Cost depends on width and depth. For a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway (200 sq ft) at a 3-inch depth you need about 1.85 cubic yards (roughly 2.4 tons) — but Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order. Using a Bay Area price of $50 to $80 per ton, material cost would typically run about $150 to $240, and your final delivered price will depend on local delivery fees and the exact product selected.
Two inches is usually too thin for a driveway that will see regular car traffic; it may work as a surface dressing over a strong base. For a stable driveway in San Bruno's hilly, occasionally wet climate, we recommend at least a compacted 3 to 4 inches of gravel over a well-prepared base and proper drainage. Ask Hello Gravel for product and depth recommendations for your project and soil conditions.
A 10 x 10 area is 100 square feet. At 2 inches depth you need about 0.62 cubic yards (roughly 0.8 tons), and at 3 inches you need about 0.93 cubic yards (roughly 1.2 tons). Because Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, most San Bruno customers order more than the 10 x 10 requirement and keep leftovers for future repairs.
Buying in bulk by the ton or cubic yard from a local supplier is almost always cheaper than buying bags. Use Hello Gravel to compare local supplier quotes and delivery fees so you can get the best per-ton price, and consider common local materials rather than specialty decorative gravels if cost is the priority.
It depends on your wheelbarrow size, but a typical 3 cubic-foot wheelbarrow holds about one-ninth of a cubic yard. Expect roughly 8 to 10 wheelbarrow trips per cubic yard; smaller homeowner wheelbarrows may require 10 to 13 trips. For large jobs in San Bruno, a dump truck delivery is usually far faster than moving material by wheelbarrow.
Gravel surfaces can last many years with proper installation and maintenance; a well-built driveway can function for 10 to 30 years depending on traffic, drainage, and upkeep. San Bruno's local rainfall, slope, and runoff can cause rutting or washout, so periodic regrading and topping (every few years) will extend service life. Hello Gravel can help you choose a durable material appropriate for local conditions.
Capacity depends on side wall height and how tightly you load the material, but a common 7x14 dump trailer with 18- to 24-inch sides often holds about 4 to 7 cubic yards. That equals roughly 5 to 9 tons of gravel depending on density. If you need more than that, a tri-axle dump truck delivery through Hello Gravel is generally more efficient.
It depends on the depth you plan to lay. For 1,000 sq ft: at 2 inches you need about 6.2 cubic yards (roughly 8 tons); at 3 inches about 9.3 cubic yards (about 12 tons); and at 4 inches about 12.3 cubic yards (about 16 tons). Local delivery minimums and exact material density affect quantities, so check Hello Gravel's calculator and request a quote for San Bruno delivery.
A common tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards. At 2 inches depth, each cubic yard covers roughly 162 sq ft, so a 10 to 12 cubic-yard truck can cover about 1,600 to 1,944 square feet at 2 inches. Coverage changes with depth and material density, so confirm exact truck volume with your Hello Gravel delivery.
Pea gravel generally costs more than bulk crushed rock because it's a decorative product; in the Bay Area expect roughly $50 to $100 per ton depending on color and source. A typical truck load (10 to 12 cubic yards) will therefore range widely in total price; get precise pricing for pea gravel and San Bruno delivery by requesting a quote through Hello Gravel.
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!
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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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