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 McAllen Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
McAllen, with a city population of 124,248 and a metro area population of 865,000, sits in South Texas near the U.S.-Mexico border and is growing at 0.50% annually. The region averages about 260 sunny days per year and 22.00 inches of rain annually, placing it in USDA hardiness zone 9b. That steady growth and warm, mostly dry climate support ongoing residential and light-commercial building and landscaping—driveways, low-maintenance yards, drainage upgrades, and patio bases—that all rely on dependable aggregates. Homeowners in McAllen seek quality gravel to manage runoff during storms, reduce erosion on flat, compacted soils, and create durable, low-maintenance surfaces that stand up to frequent sun and occasional heavy rain.Popular Projects in McAllen This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurface25 tons
- Gravel Patio Base5 tons
- Gravel French Drain8 tons
- Gravel Xeriscape Bed6 tons
- Gravel Walkway Path3 tons
McAllen Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: McAllen, TX
- 🏘️ Population: 124,248
- 🏡 Metro Area: 865,000
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 22.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 260/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 9b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.50% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for McAllen Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Moderate Moisture
- May–Sept: High Heat Stress
- Dec–Jan: Mild Winter
Summer Tip: For McAllen yards with compacted or clay-lean soils, lay 3-4 inches of crushed gravel over a geotextile fabric for paths and beds; use 4-6 inches for driveways to improve drainage and reduce maintenance.
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Frequently Asked Questions - McAllen gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in McAllen.
Prices vary by material and supplier, but expect to pay per ton rather than per truck. In McAllen, typical retail gravel prices often fall in a wide range depending on type (crushed limestone, pea gravel, crusher run); get an exact price by checking your ZIP code and ordering a quote. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and can provide transparent pricing and delivery options before you commit.
One cubic yard of gravel covers about 80–100 square feet at a 1-inch depth, about 27–33 sq ft at 3 inches, and roughly 20–25 sq ft at 4 inches. Actual coverage depends on the gravel size and how compacted it will be, so choose depth based on your project (paths vs driveways) and round up slightly for waste and settling.
The most cost-effective approach is to buy in bulk from local suppliers and have it delivered by dump truck rather than buying bagged material. Using regional materials like crusher run or bank-run aggregate, scheduling standard delivery (2+ business days), and ordering the right quantity (Hello Gravel minimum is 3 tons) will lower unit costs. Ask about recycled aggregate options if you want the lowest material price.
For a driveway, 2 inches is usually too thin—especially in McAllen where clay soils and heavy rains can cause movement. We recommend 3–6 inches of compacted gravel with a prepared base (geotextile fabric and a compacted subbase) for passenger vehicles; heavier loads or poor soils need thicker sections and better base preparation.
A 7x14 dump trailer can hold roughly 5–7 cubic yards of gravel, depending on the sidewall height and whether you load level or piled. Exact capacity varies by trailer design and legal weight limits, so confirm the trailer specs before planning your order.
For a 10x10 area: 1-inch depth needs about 0.31 cubic yards, 2-inch needs about 0.62 cubic yards, and 3-inch needs about 0.93 cubic yards. In tons, that’s roughly 0.5–1.5 tons depending on depth and material density; round up to cover compaction and spillage.
Many full-size pickup beds can carry about 1 to 2 cubic yards of loose gravel, but payload capacity (weight) and bed size vary by truck model. Check your truck’s payload rating and local load laws before hauling; for larger jobs in McAllen it's safer and often cheaper to order dump delivery.
Recycled concrete and crusher run (road base) are often cheaper alternatives to decorative gravels for driveways and base layers. These options work well for function (drainage and compaction) but may lack the appearance of pea gravel or river rock; ask for local samples or photos to decide.
Locally sourced crusher run or bank-run aggregate is typically the least expensive gravel because it’s used for road base and supplied in large quantities. Decorative materials like pea gravel or polished river rock are usually pricier due to processing and aesthetic value.
Gravel has a lower upfront material cost than concrete, but it requires periodic replenishing and maintenance, especially in McAllen’s rainfall and clay soils. Concrete costs more up front for installation but can have lower maintenance long term; get local contractor quotes for both to compare lifecycle costs for your site conditions.
Cost depends on width, depth, material, and site prep. For example, a 10-foot-wide, 100-foot-long driveway at 3 inches depth needs roughly 9–10 cubic yards of gravel; multiply that by local per-yard or per-ton pricing and add site preparation, grading, and compaction costs. Contact Hello Gravel for region-specific pricing and delivery options to get an accurate estimate.
Yes. McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley often source limestone-based materials, local crushed stone, and recycled aggregates, so color and texture can differ from northern or mountain-region gravels. Expect regional variation and note any color preference in your order notes; samples or photos from your supplier help set expectations.
Hello Gravel coordinates delivery by local contracted dump truck fleets and offers optional tailgate spreading at the driver’s discretion. You can request spreading in checkout notes, but drivers will assess safety and feasibility upon arrival; no spreading is guaranteed.
Clear vegetation and large debris, mark the desired drop zone, and ensure truck access and turning room for a tri-axle or local dump truck. If you expect surface water or soft soil, prepare a compacted subbase and consider geotextile fabric to reduce mixing with native clay and improve drainage.
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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