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 San Francisco Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
San Francisco (city population 728,987) sits inside the San Francisco-Oakland metro area (2.7+ million) and combines dense urban fabric with constrained geography. The region's modest growth rate of 0.40% annually, 228 sunny days per year, and average annual rainfall of 34.25 inches create a climate where smart, durable landscaping and drainage solutions matter. Homeowners and contractors in the city are frequently updating yards, driveways, and terraces to handle runoff, improve curb appeal, and reduce maintenance on small urban plots. That steady demand for practical materials makes quality aggregates like gravel essential: they offer reliable drainage, low upkeep, and flexible design options that work with San Francisco's hills, compact lots, and high-value real estate market.Popular Projects in San Francisco This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing35 tons
- Gravel Patio & Seating Area8 tons
- Gravel Rain Garden Drainage6 tons
- Gravel Pathway & Steps4 tons
- Gravel Perimeter Drain Trench12 tons
San Francisco Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: San Francisco-Oakland, CA
- 🏘️ Population: 728,987
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ 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 San Francisco Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Moderate Spring Drainage
- May–Sept: Dry Season Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Wet Season Caution
Summer Tip: Use gravel to create permeable surfaces and improve drainage on sloped sites; order a little extra to account for spreading and final grading.
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Frequently Asked Questions - San Francisco gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in San Francisco.
A full tri-axle dump truck (roughly 10-12 cubic yards or about 12-17 tons) delivered to San Francisco usually costs in the range of $800 to $1,400 for common gravels, depending on material type, local supply, and site access. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, so smaller orders are priced proportionally and may include delivery fees; exact pricing is shown at checkout and varies by supplier and neighborhood.
For a 20-foot long driveway, a common single-car width is about 10 feet (200 sq ft). At 2 inches deep you need about 1.2 cubic yards (≈1.7 tons), at 3 inches about 1.85 yd3 (≈2.6 tons), and at 4 inches about 2.47 yd3 (≈3.5 tons). Because Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum, plan to order at least 3 tons for that project; delivery costs may be free in many areas but can vary with access, time, and truck size and will be shown at checkout.
A 50 lb bag of gravel is roughly 0.018 cubic yards and will cover about 6 sq ft at a 1-inch depth (about 3 sq ft at 2 inches). Bulk delivery becomes the better option for projects that need more than a few dozen bags (usually over 1/2 cubic yard or roughly 30 bags) because the cost per ton is much lower and delivery saves time, parking hassles, and manual labor in San Francisco.
Two inches of gravel is usually too thin for a driveway that will see regular vehicle use in San Francisco. We recommend a compacted base of 3 to 4 inches of crushed stone (or 4 to 8 inches if you need structural support), plus a 1-2 inch wearing layer; deeper bases help with drainage and stability on San Francisco's hilly terrain and in wet seasons.
For a durable driveway, use a crushed stone base like 3/4" minus or crusher-run for compaction and a 3/8" to 1/2" washed rock or pea gravel for the surface. Crushed stone with fines locks together better on slopes and under traffic, while washed decorative gravel drains well and resists compaction; choose materials that suit your slope, desired look, and local climate effects like rain and coastal salt.
Buying gravel in bulk (tonnage delivered) is usually the cheapest per ton when you need multiple tons, while bagged gravel is more expensive per ton but convenient for very small jobs. Pickup can save on delivery if you have a suitable truck and no parking restrictions, but in San Francisco bulk delivery often wins for convenience and labor savings when you factor in parking, unloading, and time.
For 1,000 sq ft, at 2 inches deep you need about 6.17 cubic yards (≈8.6 tons); at 3 inches about 9.26 yd3 (≈13.0 tons); and at 4 inches about 12.35 yd3 (≈17.3 tons). Choose depth based on use: 2 inches for a decorative top dressing, 3-4 inches for walkways or light-use areas, and order with Hello Gravel's 3-ton minimum in mind.
Twenty tons is roughly 14.3 cubic yards. Spread at 2 inches this covers about 2,315 sq ft; at 3 inches about 1,543 sq ft; and at 4 inches about 1,157 sq ft. These estimates help with planning for driveways, terraces, or large landscaping beds on San Francisco properties.
A gravel driveway's lifespan depends on traffic, slope, and maintenance: you can expect to top up high-traffic areas every 1-3 years and plan for a more thorough refresh or regrading every 7-15 years. In San Francisco, hill runoff, erosion, and concentrated turning zones accelerate wear, so periodic raking, adding fresh material, and addressing drainage will extend life.
A 7x14 dump trailer typically carries about 4 to 7 cubic yards depending on sidewall height and load configuration (roughly 5-10 tons depending on material). For small jobs and if you have a heavy-duty trailer and easy parking, pickup can work, but for San Francisco properties delivery is often simpler because it avoids loading, transport permits, street access problems, and heavy lifting.
Plan for where the truck can safely pull up and dump, check for overhead wires, parked cars, and narrow streets, and add order notes if you need the pile placed away from the curb. Hello Gravel offers scheduled delivery (standard 2+ business days or next-day in some cases) and tailgate spreading may be available at the driver's discretion; always check local parking rules and HOA requirements before delivery.
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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