Gravel in Diamond Hill, TX

Prices in the Diamond Hill area vary by material and supplier, but a delivered ton typically runs between about $20 and $60 depending on type (pea, crusher-run, limestone, etc.). Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and regional pricing that can shift with availability, so check your zip code or request a quote for an exact delivered price.

Cost depends on the truck size and the per-ton price for pea gravel in the area. A typical tri-axle dump truck in North Texas carries roughly 10 to 12 tons, so multiply the per-ton price by that quantity; total delivered costs in Diamond Hill often range from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on the gravel grade and delivery options. Contact Hello Gravel for a tailored quote and available delivery dates.

Common local types include crushed stone (like #57), pea gravel (small rounded stones), and crusher-run or road base (fines mixed with small rock). Each has typical uses: #57 for drainage and driveways, pea gravel for decorative paths and patios, and crusher-run as a compactable base.

Yes — stabilized aggregates or crusher fines mixed with a binder (polymer or cement) can form a hard, solid surface often called stabilized gravel. Proper installation needs a compacted base and the right binder mix; this option is used for paths, patios, and low-maintenance driveways when a concrete look is not desired.

Coverage depends on depth and material weight, but a useful rule is that one ton of gravel covers roughly 80 to 100 sq ft at 2 inches depth. A 10-ton truck would therefore cover about 800 to 1,000 sq ft at that 2-inch depth; for deeper fills increase the tonnage proportionally.

At a 2-inch spread, 20 tons will cover approximately 1,600 to 2,000 sq ft. If you need a thicker layer (for example 3 inches for a driveway), expect coverage closer to 1,000 to 1,333 sq ft from 20 tons.

Many full-size pickup beds can hold about 1 cubic yard of loose material, but weight matters: 1 cubic yard of gravel typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.7 tons depending on the aggregate. Check your truck's payload rating before hauling because the weight can easily exceed a pickup's safe load limit.

You can, but it is not ideal—Diamond Hill soils often have clay and can hold water, which may cause gravel to sink or wash out. We recommend installing a geotextile fabric, adding a compacted base (crusher-run), and using edging to keep gravel stable and improve drainage.

Pea gravel is attractive but it moves easily, making it poor for driveways or areas without edging and stabilizers, and it can be uncomfortable to walk on barefoot. In heavy Texas rains it may wash or migrate, so plan for edging, maintenance, or a stabilizer if you use it on slopes or drive lanes.

Locally the cheapest options are often recycled concrete, road base, or crusher-run because they use fines and locally available materials. Prices vary by supplier and haul distance, so Hello Gravel can check nearby sources and give you the lowest-cost delivered option for your zip code.

#57 is a 3/4-inch crushed stone that is angular and drains well, making it a common choice for driveways, drainage projects, and as concrete aggregate. In Diamond Hill it is frequently used for driveway surfaces and around foundations where good drainage is needed.

That term often refers to compacted crusher-run or fines that are wetted and tamped to form a hard surface; it’s a low-cost alternative for paths or bases but does not match the strength or longevity of poured concrete. It can work fine for temporary or low-traffic areas if installed and compacted properly.

Use a combination of a compacted base (crusher-run), geotextile fabric, firm edging, and mechanical compaction — plate or roller compactors do the job. For more permanent surfaces consider polymer stabilizers or a binder mix, and ensure proper drainage and slope to prevent washout.

Cost depends on width, depth, material, and prep work; a 200 ft by 10 ft driveway is 2,000 sq ft. At a 3-inch finished depth you would need about 18.5 cubic yards (roughly 25 to 28 tons), so multiply the per-ton price and add base prep and delivery — a rough delivered-material-only range could be several hundred to a few thousand dollars, so request a Hello Gravel quote for an accurate local price.