Gravel in Marblemount, WA

Delivered gravel prices around Marblemount vary with type, quarry distance, and seasonal demand. Expect rough delivered ranges: pea gravel $40-$80 per ton, crushed rock $35-$70 per ton, and 3/4" base gravel $30-$60 per ton. Remote delivery into the North Cascades foothills can push prices higher; get an exact quote by entering your zip code on Hello Gravel.

Material for Marblemount is regionally sourced from pits and quarries in Skagit County and nearby towns such as Sedro-Woolley, Concrete, Darrington and the Mount Vernon area. Exact supplier options depend on availability and haul distance; Hello Gravel will match you with local suppliers and show delivery fees and lead times at checkout.

Marblemount sits in a glacial and river-influenced landscape with pockets of loam, silt and clay in valley bottoms and rockier, well-draining soils on slopes. Poor drainage and silt/clay soils increase rutting and washout risk for gravel surfaces, so a compacted base, proper cross-slope, and drainage control (ditches, perforated pipe) are important for long-term performance.

This area gets heavy precipitation and seasonal cold, so gravel is exposed to frequent wetting, runoff and some freeze-thaw cycles at higher elevations. Those conditions accelerate migration and loss of fines, so expect more frequent regrading and topping compared with dry regions. Proper drainage, stabilized edges, and a well-compacted base extend life in this wet mountain climate.

Typical gravel driveways use 4" of compacted top course over a 4-6" base for low-traffic rural drives. For a 1-car driveway (12 ft x 50 ft) you will need about 8-16 tons depending on thickness; for a 2-car driveway (20 ft x 50 ft) plan for roughly 17-25 tons. These are estimates assuming about 1.3-1.5 tons per cubic yard; use Hello Gravel's calculator for precise amounts for your dimensions.

You may need county permits or right-of-way approvals for new driveways, curb cuts or widening that connect to a county road in Skagit County. Rules vary with location, slope and stream setbacks, so contact Skagit County Public Works or your local planning department before starting work to confirm requirements and any culvert or drainage permits.

For steep or muddy sites use angular crushed rock (3/4" crush or 1-1.5" rock) with a well-compacted base and good drainage. A mix with some fines (3/4" minus or crushed rock with binding fines) helps lock the surface in place; add geotextile fabric and edge restraints for extra stability on slopes and forested ground.

DIY installation can save labor costs but requires equipment access for grading and compaction; material plus delivery is often the biggest expense. Typical contractor prices for a finished gravel driveway in this region range from about $2 to $6 per square foot depending on site prep, drainage, and access, while DIY customers usually pay only the per-ton material and delivery plus equipment rental or hire for compacting.

In Marblemount's wet conditions expect routine regrading every 6-18 months for high-traffic driveways and topping (adding 1-2 inches) every 2-5 years depending on traffic and drainage. Proper drainage and a solid base reduce frequency; without drainage control you may need repairs after heavy runoff events.

Recycled options (crushed concrete or reclaimed asphalt) are sometimes available but less common in very rural mountain areas and delivery may come from farther away. Recycled material is often cheaper (roughly 10%-30% less) but can differ in color, fines and compaction behavior; check with Hello Gravel for local availability and sample photos before ordering.

Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and uses local dump truck fleets to deliver; standard delivery is scheduled 2+ business days while next-day is available for qualifying orders. Tailgate spreading can sometimes be performed at the driver's discretion if requested at checkout, but it is not guaranteed, and remote or steep sites may incur additional delivery fees.

Clear organic material, remove topsoil, install a compacted rock base and place geotextile fabric where mud or fines are present to limit mixing with underlying soils. Add crown or cross-slope for drainage, stabilize edges with timber or rock, and compact in layers to reduce future rutting and washout in Marblemount's wet environment.

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!

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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.