Gravel in Sellers, SC

Delivered price varies by type and haul distance, but typical ranges in the Sellers/West South Carolina area are: pea gravel $40-$70 per ton, crushed stone/#57 $30-$55 per ton, crusher-run $25-$50 per ton, and river rock $60-$120 per ton. Prices depend on supplier, distance to the quarry, minimum order (Hello Gravel minimum is 3 tons), and any delivery fees or local taxes, so get a zip-code quote for an exact number.

A 10 ft x 40 ft driveway is 400 sq ft. You will need about 3.5 tons for 2u0022 depth, about 5.2 tons for 3u0022 depth, and about 6.9 tons for 4u0022 depth; round up for compaction and waste (add 10%-15%). Note Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, so a 2u0022 cover will typically meet that minimum once you round up.

Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and contracted dump truck haulers that serve West South Carolina; availability depends on your zip code. Standard delivery is 2+ business days after order processing, and next-day is often available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; trucks are typically tri-axle dump trucks and tailgate spreading is at the driver’s discretion.

Hot summers have little direct effect, but occasional heavy rains increase erosion and washout risk. For good drainage and longevity in Sellers, use a properly graded base (crusher-run) with angular stones and consider a drainage layer (larger rock or perforated pipe) or geotextile; round stones like pea gravel can wash or rut more easily on slopes.

In rural Sellers (population about 950) many homeowners do not need a permit, but requirements vary by county and any local HOA rules. Before installing, check with your county zoning or permitting office and your HOA (if you have one) to confirm setbacks, materials, and any surface rules.

Angular crushed stone (3/4u0022 to 1u0022) and a crushed-stone base (crusher-run) provide the best traction and interlock on slopes and clay soils. Avoid using only smooth river rock or pea gravel on grades—combine a compacted crusher-run base with a coarser top layer (#57) for the best long-term performance.

Common stabilization options are a compacted crusher-run base, geogrid or gravel grid systems, and polymeric stabilizers. Expect crusher-run base material around $25-$50 per ton in the area; geogrid materials typically add roughly $0.30-$1.00 per sq ft (more with installation), and a fully stabilized system often adds $1-$3 per sq ft compared with loose gravel—get local quotes for exact pricing.

Typical maintenance is light regrading once a year and adding a top-up of gravel every 2-4 years; heavy repairs (rebuilding base) are less frequent. For a 10x40 driveway, expect to add about 0.5-2 tons every 1-3 years depending on use and runoff, so annual material and basic maintenance costs often run roughly $50-$300 locally; herbicide or weed control and occasional tractor grading are additional but modest costs.

Provide detailed delivery notes and a preferred drop location because Sellers has narrow, rural lanes and sometimes low-hanging trees. Make sure there is room for a tri-axle dump truck to turn and park, mark the desired drop spot, call Hello Gravel with access notes, and request tailgate spreading in checkout if you want the driver to consider it (final decision is the driver’s).