Gravel in Kingstree, SC

Eight cubic yards of gravel is roughly 10.4 tons (we use about 1.3 tons per cubic yard for typical crushed stone). Prices vary by gravel type, supplier, and delivery distance from Kingstree, so we can’t give a firm number here — expect a range and request a quote through our site for an exact price. Use our material calculator or call 855-241-8884 to get a delivered price and choose a delivery date; minimum orders start at 3 tons.

Hello Gravel supplies stone and base materials but not chemical binders or full installations. If you want a hard-setting surface, ask for locally available 'stabilized' or 'resin-bound' gravel products or decomposed granite mixes with polymer stabilizer — availability varies around Kingstree. We recommend requesting the product name in Order Notes and checking with a contractor about installation, because driver spreading and on-site mixing are not guaranteed.

#8 gravel is small, pea-sized crushed stone often used for drainage, pipe bedding, and as a walking-path surface. Many of our West South Carolina suppliers stock #8 or similar small drainage stone, but exact availability depends on local quarries near Kingstree (pop. 8,910). Check your zip code on our site or contact our team to confirm stock and order quantities.

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of gravel. That volume will cover roughly 1,500 to 1,800 sq ft at a 2-inch depth, 750 to 900 sq ft at a 4-inch depth, or 375 to 450 sq ft at an 8-inch depth. Exact truck sizes and loads can vary by supplier, so verify the truck capacity when you request delivery.

Two inches is only a light surface dressing and is not enough for a durable residential driveway. For Kingstree soils, which can be clayey and hold moisture, plan on a compacted base of 4 inches for light-use driveways and 6 to 8 inches for regular vehicle traffic. Use a compacted base layer of crusher run or road base under the top gravel and consider geotextile fabric for extra stabilization.

Hello Gravel supplies materials and delivery but does not install driveways. To estimate material needs: a 20-foot-wide driveway requires about 0.25 cubic yards per linear foot at 4 inches depth, so a 100-foot run needs about 25 cubic yards. For a delivered material price, get a quote on our site; for installation costs contact local contractors in Kingstree for labor and compaction rates.

A typical driveway starts with geotextile fabric (optional), a compacted layer of crusher run or road base (3 to 6 inches), then a wearing course such as #57 or 3/4u0022 crushed stone. Hello Gravel can supply those materials regionally around Kingstree, but we do not provide installation; contractors can handle spreading and compaction. Request tailgate spreading at checkout for the driver to assess, but note that spreading is at the driver’s discretion.

Gravel itself does not eliminate pests, but coarse, angular stones like crushed granite or limestone are less hospitable to insects than organic mulches. In humid West South Carolina conditions, keep gravel edges 6 to 12 inches from foundations, maintain good drainage, and avoid mixing with organic material to reduce insect habitat. If pest control is a primary goal, combine gravel with landscape edging and consult a pest professional for targeted treatments.

Clean, angular stones such as #57 or 3/4u0022 crushed stone drain well because they leave open voids for water to pass. Finer mixes with fines or crusher run will compact and reduce permeability, so they are not ideal where surface drainage is critical. For wet or poorly draining sites around Kingstree, we recommend a drainage layer of larger stone with a geotextile underlay and, if needed, a subdrain; contact our team to discuss local material options and delivery.

'57 stone' is a commonly used crushed rock about 1/2u0022 to 1u0022 in size that drains well and provides a stable wearing surface for driveways and paths. Many of our suppliers in the West South Carolina area stock 57 stone, but availability can vary by quarry, so check your zip code for local inventory. It is a good top layer for driveways when placed over a compacted base, but pairing it with a proper base and compaction gives the best long-term results.