Gravel in Sheridan, CO

Prices vary by material and local quarry, but expect landscape gravel and crushed base to run roughly $20 to $45 per ton and decorative or pea gravel to run $35 to $70 per ton in the Sheridan area. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and offers clear, up-front pricing for your zip code; standard delivery is typically 2+ business days and may be free in many areas, while next-day delivery is available for an extra fee if ordered before noon CST. Exact costs and any delivery charges depend on the material, supplier, and your address—check your zip code on our site or contact the sales team for a firm quote.

For Sheridan's freeze-thaw cycles, crushed angular materials that lock together are best: crushed limestone, #3 (riprap-sized) or #57 stone make stable bases and surfaces. Pea gravel looks nice but shifts and migrates under snowplows and heavy freeze-thaw movement, so use it only on low-traffic decorative areas or over a solid base. A layered approach—a compacted road base with a 2-3u0022 surface of 3/4u0022 to #57 crushed stone—gives the best balance of drainage and durability.

For a typical 20x20 two-car driveway in Sheridan, plan on a compacted base of 4 to 6 inches of crushed road base and an additional 2 to 3 inches of surface gravel, for a total finished depth of about 6 to 9 inches depending on soil and use. In areas with poor subgrade or heavy freeze-thaw, favor 6 inches of compacted base before the surface stone. Compacting the base in lifts and ensuring proper drainage are key to long-term performance.

Use this method: multiply area in square feet by depth in inches, divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Then multiply cubic yards by a local weight factor (typically 1.3 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard for most gravels). Example: a 20x20 driveway at 4u0022 depth = 400*4/324 = 4.94 cubic yards, which is about 6.5 to 7.5 tons (use 1.4 t/yd3 for an easy estimate = about 7 tons).

Hello Gravel works with a network of local quarries, aggregate yards, and contracted haulers serving Sheridan and the West Colorado area to provide bulk gravel and delivery. Orders are delivered by tri-axle dump trucks, we handle supplier coordination, and there is a 3-ton minimum on orders; check your zip code on our site to see available materials and delivery windows. For project planning or large commercial needs, contact our team and we can arrange quotes and next-day options when available.

Regulations vary by property and HOA. Some Sheridan neighborhoods or HOAs have restrictions on driveway materials, width, or setbacks, and city stormwater or zoning rules can affect runoff and curb cuts. Before buying material, contact Sheridan city planning or your HOA to confirm any permit requirements or design limits to avoid rework.

With proper base construction and good drainage, gravel driveways in Sheridan hold up well, but they do require regular maintenance—expect light grading and reshaping after major snowplowing or heavy rains and adding 1 to 2 inches of new surface gravel every 1 to 3 years depending on traffic. Snowplows and concentrated runoff cause ruts and washouts faster than normal use, so routine edge repair, regrading low spots, and topping up stone will extend lifespan. Consider heavier surface stone and clear drainage channels where plows concentrate runoff.

DIY can save labor costs if you are comfortable with compaction, grading and machine rentals; you'll pay for material plus equipment rental (plate compactor, possibly a skid steer) and a dump truck delivery. Hiring a contractor adds labor, grading, compaction, and warranty work—for a typical 20x20 driveway expect contractor-installed pricing to be higher but to include excavation, base preparation, compaction, and finish grading. Get multiple local quotes and weigh the cost against the time, skill, and equipment you would need to rent.

On slopes, use angular, interlocking stone (such as crushed rock or larger #3/#4 material) and avoid smooth round gravels that roll downhill. Combine larger rock at the top and toe of slope with smaller drainage stone in between, install geotextile fabric or erosion-control blankets where appropriate, and add terraces, check dams, or retaining edges to break runoff. Proper site drainage and anchoring the material are as important as the stone size to prevent washouts in canyon and hillside conditions common in West Colorado.

Yes—many local suppliers in the Sheridan area offer washed or washed-and-screened gravels designed to be cleaner and more permeable than unwashed mixes; permeability varies by the mix and fines content. If you need permeable stone for a drain field, swale, or pervious drive, request 'washed' or 'permeable' options in the Order Notes at checkout and our team will match you with suppliers that carry those products. Keep in mind that true permeable pavement systems also require proper base design and periodic maintenance to prevent clogging.

Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, and you can request spreading at checkout, but it is not guaranteed and depends on site access, safety, and truck capabilities. For precise, even distribution over a prepared base, hiring a contractor or arranging professional spreading and compaction is recommended. If you want the driver to attempt spreading, note that in your order and be prepared to do some final grading and compaction yourself.