Gravel in Los Altos Hills, CA

One ton of loose gravel generally covers about 115 square feet at 2 inches deep and about 75 square feet at 3 inches deep in Los Altos Hills. Actual coverage varies by stone size and compaction; denser crushed stone covers less area than airy pea gravel. Always calculate using the depth you plan to lay and allow a small overage for compaction and waste.

Pea gravel in the West California/Los Altos Hills area typically ranges from about $80 to $160 per ton and roughly $100 to $200 per cubic yard delivered, depending on supplier, color, and haul distance. Specialty colors or long-haul deliveries can push prices higher. For an exact price for your address and delivery date, request a quote through Hello Gravel.

A typical tri-axle dump truck load (about 10 to 12 tons) delivered to Los Altos Hills usually runs between $600 and $1,500, depending on material type, local availability, and site access. Limited-access driveways or steep, narrow streets can add fees. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum on orders, so quote totals will reflect minimums and any delivery surcharges.

Assuming a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway (200 sq ft) at a 4-inch compacted depth, you will need roughly 2.5 to 3 cubic yards (about 3.5 tons) of gravel. Material and delivery for that amount typically range from $300 to $700, but if you need a heavier base, screening, compaction, or multiple materials the total can be $800 to $1,500. Get a site-specific quote to account for slope, access, and regional material choices.

No, 2 inches is generally too thin for a driveway in Los Altos Hills. For a residential driveway expect to use 3 inches for light-use walkways, 4 inches for passenger cars, and 5 to 6 inches where heavier loads or poor soils exist; a compacted base layer (crusher-run) under the finish stone is strongly recommended. Slopes and local rain/runoff in Los Altos Hills may require additional depth and proper drainage to avoid washout.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet, which is about nine standard wheelbarrow loads (assuming ~3 cubic feet per wheelbarrow). In bag terms, a common 0.5 cubic-foot bag means about 54 bags per cubic yard. Bag counts vary with bag size, so check the bag volume before ordering.

For driveways in West California, crushed stone (angular, 3/4-inch or similar) with a compacted base is the most cost-effective long-term choice because it locks together and resists rutting. Pea gravel is easier on feet and looks nicer for patios but shifts and scatters under traffic. Cheaper mixes like bankrun or unprocessed gravel are lower upfront cost but usually need more maintenance, so they can be less economical over time.

Local suppliers serving Los Altos Hills offer natural earth tones—tan, buff, brown, and gray—as well as river-rock mixes with blue-gray and rust accents. Homeowners in Los Altos Hills often prefer warm tans and muted grays that blend with landscaped slopes and Mediterranean-style homes. You can add color preferences in Order Notes and ask suppliers for photos of local batches before delivery.

The cheapest options in the area are usually bankrun gravel or screenings and some local recycled materials. They can work temporarily or for low-traffic areas, but they lack the angularity and compaction of crushed stone, so they tend to rut and wash out in driveways. For a durable residential driveway we recommend spending a bit more on a proper crushed base and finish stone.

Terminology varies by supplier, but generally 1-inch 'A' gravel refers to a cleaner, more uniform crushed stone often used as a finish layer, while 'B' gravel is a blended mix with more fines suited to base layers. For a Los Altos Hills driveway, use a 'B' type or crusher-run for the base (to compact and drain) and a 3/4- to 1-inch 'A' or similar crushed stone for the top wearing course. Confirm local definitions with your supplier before ordering.