Gravel in Altamont, TN

In West Tennessee, delivered gravel for common types usually runs roughly $25 to $60 per ton, depending on material (pea gravel and decorative stone cost more), haul distance, and local supplier. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and shows upfront pricing at checkout for your zip code, so check your exact price for Altamont before ordering. Seasonal demand and truck access can also affect delivery fees.

The most common driveway choices near Altamont are crusher run (also called crush-and-run), #57 stone, #8 stone, and pea gravel for decorative top layers. Crusher run provides a compacted base, #57 and #8 offer good drainage and stability, and pea gravel is decorative but can shift more under traffic. Local suppliers may use slightly different names or mixes based on West Tennessee geology.

Use these rough estimates based on 1.4 tons per cubic yard: a 12x30 driveway at 3 inches deep needs about 4.7 tons, and at 4 inches about 6.2 tons. A 20x25 driveway at 3 inches deep needs about 6.5 tons, and at 4 inches about 8.6 tons. We recommend rounding up for compaction and shoulders, and remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum.

West Tennessee has clay-rich subsoils that hold water and can cause rutting, puddles, and poor drainage under gravel if the base is thin. To improve performance, build a thicker compacted base, add a drainage layer (coarser stone), provide a crowned center for runoff, and consider geotextile fabric to separate the gravel from the clay subgrade. Regular maintenance after heavy rains is often needed in rural Altamont yards.

Professional installation rates vary, but expect installation labor and spreading to add roughly $10 to $40 per ton on top of material costs, or contractors may charge $50 to $120 per hour for machine work (loader/grader). Some contractors price a driveway job as a flat fee that includes excavation, fabric, base rock, and top stone, so get itemized quotes. Prices depend on access, slope, hauling distance, and whether grading or excavation is required.

Yes, contractors commonly use geotextile fabric in Altamont when the subgrade is clay, poorly drained, or on slopes to reduce mixing of soil and stone and to improve load distribution. It is especially recommended for low-traffic rural driveways, steep approaches, or sites with persistent wet spots. Fabric adds cost but often reduces long-term maintenance and rutting.

In Tennessee's climate, gravel driveways require more frequent maintenance—periodic grading, adding material, and addressing washouts—often needing refreshes every 3 to 10 years depending on traffic and drainage. Asphalt has a higher upfront cost but typically lasts 15 to 25 years with periodic sealing, and it handles dust and grading needs better. If budget and low maintenance are priorities, asphalt may be preferred; for lower initial cost or rural aesthetics, gravel is a practical choice in Altamont.

Altamont is a small town, but rules can vary by property and any HOA, so check with Altamont city hall, Fayette County zoning, or your HOA before installing a new driveway or scheduling large deliveries. Some areas have setback, impervious surface, or driveway permit requirements, and narrow rural roads may have delivery restrictions for heavy trucks. When in doubt, contact local authorities and tell Hello Gravel your address so we can note any delivery constraints.

Deliveries to Altamont are made by local contracted dump trucks (typically tri-axle) with a 3-ton minimum order and standard lead time of 2+ business days; next-day delivery may be available if ordered before noon CST for an extra fee. Tailgate spreading can sometimes be requested at checkout, but drivers perform spreading at their discretion and safety assessment on arrival. Note driveway access, overhead obstacles, and where you want the pile placed in your Order Notes to help the driver.

Measure your area and decide on desired depth before ordering, and use the Hello Gravel material calculator to estimate tons and for local pricing. Prepare the delivery area by clearing obstructions, protecting landscaping, and leaving clear directions in Order Notes; consider adding geotextile fabric and a coarser base if you have clay soils or poor drainage. Contact our team if you need help choosing material, calculating quantities, or scheduling 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.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

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.