Gravel in Gresham, OR

A typical tri-axle dump truck for the Portland-Vancouver metro holds about 10–12 cubic yards (roughly 12–15 tons depending on material). Delivered prices to Gresham commonly range from about $40–$100 per ton depending on material type, distance, and season, so a full truckload often runs in the $480–$1,500 range. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, so smaller jobs may be charged the minimum even if you need less. For an exact delivered price for your address, get a quote via our website or contact the team.

If your driveway is 20 ft long by 10 ft wide, one inch of gravel covers about 1.85 cubic yards at 1 inch deep; for 2 inches that is about 3.7 cu yd, and for a more durable 4-inch compacted depth plan on about 7.4 cu yd. Convert to tons (roughly 1.2–1.4 tons per cu yd depending on type) to estimate weight, and multiply by your local per-ton price; because Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, a small 20x10 job may still meet the minimum. In rainy Gresham weather we recommend a compacted base plus 2–3 inches of finish gravel, which raises material and labor costs compared with laying gravel directly on soil.

The most affordable option in the Portland metro is usually a road base or crusher-run (a mix of crushed rock and fines) or bank-run material; these are priced lower because they are commonly used for base layers. They are good as a compacted base under a driveway because they lock together and support loads, but they can track and may not be the most attractive top surface. Many Gresham homeowners use crusher-run for the base and a more decorative crushed stone or washed rock for the top layer.

A 10x10 patio at 2 inches deep needs about 0.6–0.7 cubic yards of pea gravel (roughly 0.8–1.0 tons depending on density). Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, so for very small patio jobs you may end up ordering the minimum amount or buying bags locally; bulk delivery becomes cost-effective once you need about 3 tons. Ask for a quote in checkout and add Order Notes if you prefer a color or size preference.

Two inches of gravel is generally not enough for a driveway in Gresham; it works only as a thin top dressing. For a stable, long-lasting driveway here you should plan on a compacted crushed-rock base of 4–6 inches and a 2–3 inch finish layer, or 6–8 inches total where heavy vehicles will park. Proper base and compaction are especially important in rainy Pacific Northwest conditions to prevent rutting and washout.

For very small amounts (less than a cubic yard) buying bagged material from a retailer or picking up a few bags can be cheapest. For most homeowner and contractor jobs that need 3 tons or more, bulk delivery through a local hauler (like Hello Gravel) is usually the best value per ton because it avoids multiple trips and labor. Renting a dump trailer and hauling from a yard can be economical for mid-size loads if you have a suitable truck and time, but remember towing limits, weight fees, and labor.

Yes, retailers such as Tractor Supply and big-box stores sell bagged gravel and pea gravel in 40–50 lb bags in Gresham — convenient for small landscaping tasks. Bagged materials are more expensive per ton than bulk aggregate, so for projects needing several cubic yards it's usually cheaper to order bulk delivery from a local supplier. If you need under 3 tons and want convenience, bags or a pickup from a garden center may be fine; for larger projects use Hello Gravel to compare local bulk pricing and delivery.

In Gresham's wet climate you should not lay gravel directly on uncompacted soil for driveways or high-use areas. Excavate soft soil, install a geotextile fabric if you want weed control and separation, then add and compact 4–6 inches of crushed-rock base before finishing with top gravel; that preparation improves drainage and longevity. Expect added material and labor costs: fabric often adds a few hundred dollars for a typical driveway, and installing a proper base can add several hundred dollars in materials (a few cubic yards) plus compaction rental or labor.

A 7x14 dump trailer typically hauls about 4–6 cubic yards depending on load height and material density. Renting a trailer and hauling from a local yard can be cheaper for small to mid-size jobs if you have a capable tow vehicle and time, but add fuel, labor, yard loading fees, and weight limits into the calculation. For orders of 3 tons or more in Gresham, bulk delivery is often more convenient and competitively priced, especially when you factor in one-stop drop-off and no hauling back and forth.

Best practice is to remove organic soil, compact the subgrade, lay geotextile fabric where needed, install 4–6 inches of compactable crushed aggregate (road base), compact it, then add 2–3 inches of finish gravel. For a typical single-car 20x10 driveway that means roughly 5–8 cubic yards of material total; depending on material choice and local rates this can add a few hundred to a thousand dollars in material costs before labor or equipment. Renting a plate compactor for a day or hiring a contractor for compaction will increase costs but pays off in a longer-lasting surface suited to Gresham's rainy climate.