Gravel in Glenn County, CA

Prices vary by supplier, season, and delivery distance, but typical retail ranges in Northern California are: crushed rock (base rock) $40 to $90 per ton, pea gravel $35 to $85 per ton, and crusher fines $30 to $70 per ton. Final price for your address can differ based on truck access and haul distance; check your zip code for accurate quotes through Hello Gravel.

Glenn County is served by local quarries and regional aggregate suppliers based in nearby counties (Butte, Colusa, Tehama and parts of the Sacramento region) and by tri-axle dump truck haulers. Hello Gravel connects you to trusted local suppliers and haulers in your area; for specific names and availability enter your zip code or contact our sales team for a tailored list.

For driveways and farm roads in Glenn County's hot, dry summers and wet winters, angular crushed rock (3/4u0022 minus or 3/4u0022 clean) gives the best compaction and load-bearing. Crusher fines or decomposed granite make a firmer driving surface but can rut if drainage is poor. For drainage uses (French drains, culverts) use washed rock or clean 1u0022 to 2u0022 rock that won't clog with fines.

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons and standard delivery is typically scheduled for 2+ business days; many addresses get free delivery but remote or very rural drop sites commonly incur an extra fee, often in the $50 to $150 range. Next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Tailgate spreading is available at the driver's discretion; professional spreading and compaction by a crew is usually charged separately and commonly runs about $60 to $150 per hour or roughly $10 to $30 per ton depending on scope and equipment.

Use this quick rule: multiply area (sq ft) by depth (inches) and then by 0.00432 to estimate tons. That works out to about 8.6 tons per 1,000 sq ft at 2u0022 depth, 13.0 tons per 1,000 sq ft at 3u0022 depth, and 17.3 tons per 1,000 sq ft at 4u0022 depth. Actual tonnage can vary slightly with material density, so get a site-specific quote for final ordering.

Most gravel work on private property does not require a county building permit, but any work that alters access to a county road or occurs in the county right-of-way usually requires a Glenn County encroachment or driveway permit. Also check Planning for setbacks, floodplain, or stream protection rules before major grading. Contact Glenn County Public Works and Planning to confirm requirements for your parcel before you start.

With a proper base and good drainage, expect to regrade and recompact a gravel driveway every 1 to 3 years and add a 1 to 3 inch top-up of material every 3 to 7 years; a well-built gravel driveway can last 10 to 25 years depending on traffic and drainage. Heavy truck use, poor drainage, or extreme winter runoff will shorten life and increase maintenance frequency. Regular grading after wet seasons and dust control in dry months will extend service life.

For light agricultural use, a compacted 4u0022 to 6u0022 crushed rock base is recommended; for heavy equipment and frequent tractor or truck traffic use 6u0022 to 8u0022 of compacted base. Put geotextile fabric under the base where soils are soft or clayey, then add a 1u0022 to 2u0022 layer of crusher fines or decomposed granite on top to lock the surface and cut dust. Consider periodic compaction and dust suppressants (calcium or magnesium chloride) during hot, dry months to control loose dust.

Start by checking your zip code on Hello Gravel to see available materials and suppliers, use our material calculator to estimate tons, and add delivery and scheduling preferences at checkout. If you need help choosing a gravel type or want spreading services, contact our sales team at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734 for a site-specific recommendation and quote.