Gravel in Electric City, WA

In Electric City you can expect delivered gravel to generally fall in a range of about $30 to $60 per ton, depending on the material type and local supply. Final price depends on type (pea gravel, crushed stone, rock base), distance from the supplier, seasonal demand, and whether spreading is requested. Hello Gravel shows transparent pricing at checkout and has a 3-ton minimum order; use our site to get an exact delivered price for your zip code.

For wet winters around Electric City, angular crushed rock (crushed stone or rock base) is best because it compacts and locks together for a stable surface. Avoid loose, round pebbles as a primary base; use pea gravel only as a finished top layer where appearance matters. Include a compacted base layer, good drainage, and edging to minimize washouts during heavy rain and freeze-thaw cycles.

A 20x20 driveway equals 400 square feet. For a simple 3" surface you need about 5.2 tons; for 4" about 6.9 tons; and for a fuller base (6" base + 2" surface) plan roughly 13.8 tons. Hello Gravel’s calculator can give an exact recommendation and remember our minimum order is 3 tons.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted haulers who deliver material to Electric City; check availability with your zip code on our website. For installation or laying services, some local landscaping contractors and aggregate suppliers offer spreading and compaction for an extra fee—contact customer service for referrals or ask for contractor recommendations during checkout. Tailgate spreading by drivers may be possible but is provided at their discretion and not guaranteed.

Wet winters and freeze-thaw cycles increase settling, potholes, and washouts in gravel surfaces. Properly installed layers (compacted subbase and topping), good drainage, edging, and periodic regrading and topping up reduce problems. Expect to regrade or add material every few years in high-traffic areas and after heavy storms.

Gravel is cheaper to install up front and easier to maintain for small or rural properties in Electric City, but it requires regular maintenance (grading, topping up). Asphalt has higher initial cost but typically needs less frequent minor upkeep; however, it may require professional resurfacing over decades. Choose gravel for lower initial budgets and rural character, and asphalt if you want a smoother, lower-maintenance surface for heavy, year-round use.

For an RV pad, a compacted 6" to 8" base of crushed rock or rock base is recommended, topped with 2" to 3" of 3/4" crushed stone or similar surface gravel. Use angular, crushed material for strength and compaction; consider a geotextile fabric beneath to prevent rutting and mixing with subsoil. Proper drainage and edging are important to prevent washouts during West Washington rains.

Permit and HOA rules vary; some cities and HOAs allow gravel while others require paved surfaces or design review. Contact Electric City planning or your HOA before ordering to confirm local rules and setback or drainage requirements. If in doubt, Hello Gravel recommends checking with city hall or your HOA early in the planning stage.

Compacted installation costs vary with site access, labor, and materials but commonly range from about $1.50 to $4.50 per square foot in rural Washington areas for a basic compacted crushed stone driveway. Steeper sites, difficult access, or additional grading and drainage work will push costs higher. Get local contractor bids for exact pricing and ask whether they include compaction, geotextile fabric, and edging.

Permeable crushed stone is generally better for drainage because it allows water to pass through the surface and reduces runoff; it also works well with drains or French drains on slopes. For steep slopes you may need larger drain rock, terracing, geotextile fabric, and erosion-control measures like vegetation or retaining walls. Consult a local contractor to size materials and drainage features for your specific slope and soil conditions.

Measure area and depth carefully and order a little extra (5-10%) for compaction and loss. Note that Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, shows clear delivered pricing, and offers delivery scheduling; request tailgate spreading at checkout but expect driver discretion. If your site is wet or steep, mention it in Order Notes so suppliers can recommend appropriate materials and equipment.

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.