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 Ector Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Ector is a small West Texas community with a population of 940 located within a growing regional market that includes a West Texas metro area population of 2.5+ million. With a semi-arid landscape, 228 sunny days per year, and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b, homeowners here face specific site challenges: intense sun, occasional heavy storms, and soils that can be compacted or prone to erosion. Local growth—rising at about 0.49% annually—drives steady demand for practical, low-maintenance materials for driveways, pathways, drainage systems, and xeriscaping. For many projects, homeowners need reliable aggregates that control runoff, minimize maintenance, and complement water-wise landscaping, which is why quality gravel is a frequent choice around Ector homes. Gravel performs well in Ector’s climate: it improves surface drainage after storms, resists sun-driven breakdown better than organic mulches, and helps stabilize loose soils common in semi-arid conditions. For driveways, dry creek beds, base layers, and erosion control, appropriately sized gravel reduces standing water and dust while supporting vehicle traffic and footpaths. Hello Gravel connects Ector homeowners with local suppliers and professional dump-truck delivery so you get regionally sourced material that reflects local geology. With a minimum order of 3 tons, scheduled delivery windows, and optional tailgate spreading requested at checkout, we make it easier to get the right gravel for your project on your timetable.Popular Projects in Ector This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing12 tons
- Gravel RV Pad20 tons
- Gravel Patio Base8 tons
- Gravel Ranch Access Road80 tons
- Gravel French Drain Backfill6 tons
Ector Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 940
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.49% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Ector Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Cold Ground Limits
Summer Tip: For Ector projects, choose angular 3/4" crushed gravel for driveways and drainage beds and add a fabric weed barrier beneath to limit weed growth and improve runoff control.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Ector gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Ector.
Material prices in West Texas typically range from about $30 to $60 per ton for common crushed gravel, though specialty rock can cost more. Delivery is often free in many areas but in rural parts around Ector you may see delivery fees of $0 to $200 depending on distance and truck access; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons. Tailgate spreading is offered at drivers' discretion; professional spreading or spreading by a crew usually adds $100 to $300 depending on driveway size. Final cost varies with quantity, site access, and material choice, so get a quote for your address.
Crushed limestone (3/4" minus or crusher-run) and angular crushed stone perform well because they compact and lock together to resist rutting on clay subgrades. Larger river rock is less likely to compact and can shift on clay, while decomposed granite provides a compact, low-dust finish but can rut if the subgrade is clay and not prepared. In Ector’s heat and clay, contractors often pair a crushed-stone base with a finer top layer or stabilizer for a more durable surface.
A typical 2-car driveway (about 20 ft by 40 ft) requires roughly 10 to 14 tons of 3/4" crushed gravel for a 3" to 4" finished depth after compaction. Because West Texas compaction and settling can reduce volume, add 10% to 20% extra when ordering, so plan on about 12 to 16 tons to be safe. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, so larger driveways will meet that requirement.
Rules vary by property and governing body; some HOAs or county regulations may limit color, size, or require edging or paved turnouts. Ector is a small community, so check your property deed, HOA covenants, and contact Ector city or county code enforcement before ordering. If in doubt, request a quote and note that you will confirm local rules before delivery.
Local contractors typically strip soft topsoil, compact the subgrade, install a geotextile fabric on wet or clay soils, and place 3 to 6 inches of crushed stone base (three-quarter-minus or crusher-run) compacted in lifts. They also grade with a slight crown and install edge restraints, swales or small French drains to move water away from the driveway. These steps reduce washouts and rutting during sudden West Texas downpours.
Frequency depends on traffic and local weather; for typical residential use in Ector expect minor regrading or adding 1 to 3 inches of gravel every 1 to 3 years, with a more substantial refresh every 5 to 10 years. Heavy truck use, steep driveways, or poor drainage will increase maintenance frequency. Preventive steps like good base prep, proper drainage, and periodic light grading cut down how often you need new material.
Gravel has a much lower upfront cost than asphalt or concrete and is easy to repair, making it more cost-effective if you accept periodic maintenance. However, over decades asphalt or concrete can be cheaper for very high-traffic driveways because they require less frequent upkeep. In Ector’s climate—hot, with occasional heavy rains—gravel is usually the most budget-friendly option for rural and low-traffic residential driveways.
Hello Gravel connects you with local West Texas suppliers and haulers that serve Ector; availability depends on your zip code and local stock. Typical minimums from local quarries and haulers start at about 3 tons per delivery, and most contractors order by the ton or cubic yard. Use Hello Gravel’s checkout or call our team to get specific supplier options, pricing, and minimums for your address.
Properly sized gravel (larger stone like 1" to 2" for slope protection) combined with erosion-control practices can shed water and reduce surface erosion better than loose fines alone. Pairing gravel with terraces, geotextile fabric, swales, or check dams reduces runoff speed and helps keep material in place during heavy rains. For steep or highly erodible slopes, contractors often use larger armor stone at the toe and smaller compactable gravel upslope to balance drainage and stability.
Contractors commonly use a compactable base such as 3/4" minus or crusher-run (also called #3 or #4 stone) in 3 to 6 inches lifts, compacted well, topped with 3/8" to 1/2" crushed rock for a finished surface. For lower dust and longer life, some use stabilized gravel blends or a polymer/calcium chloride stabilizer; these reduce migration and dust but add cost. Good compaction, edge restraints, and drainage are more important than any single binder, especially on Ector’s clay subsoils.
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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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