Gravel in Highland, UT

Prices vary by gravel type, source, and delivery distance, so expect a range rather than a fixed price. As a rule of thumb, homeowners in the region typically see higher costs for decorative pea gravel and washed stone and lower costs for crushed road base; get an exact delivered price through Hello Gravel for Highland to see up-to-date, local quotes.

Supplier availability changes by zip code and season, and Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local quarries and landscape yards serving Highland and Utah County. Delivery minimums and stock vary by supplier, but Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons and our platform will show which local suppliers and delivery options are available when you enter your address.

Crushed 3/4u0022 stone, compactable 3/4u0022 minus, and properly graded road base are the best choices for Highland driveways because their angular shapes lock together and resist displacement. Pea gravel looks nice but moves under tires and pedestrian traffic, so it is not recommended for primary driveways in a snowy, sloped environment like Highland.

Freeze-thaw and winter plowing can cause settling, washouts, and rutting in gravel surfaces, while repeated salt/sanding can break down fines and change compaction over time. Plan on periodic regrading, adding fresh material annually or as needed, and limiting heavy salt use—use sand for traction where possible—to extend the life of gravel in Highland.

Use the simple formula: area (sq ft) x depth (ft) / 27 = cubic yards, then multiply cubic yards by about 1.3 to 1.5 to estimate tons. For example, a 12 ft x 50 ft driveway at 4u0022 depth is roughly 7.4 cubic yards (about 10 to 11 tons), a 3 ft x 30 ft pathway at 2u0022 depth is about 0.6 cubic yards (under 1 ton), and a 12 ft patio at 2u0022 depth is about 0.9 cubic yards (around 1.2 tons).

Regulations vary by neighborhood and HOA; Highland city code and private HOAs may have rules about front-yard landscaping, surfacing materials, and drainage. Before ordering, check your HOA guidelines and contact Highland city planning or use Hello Gravel’s team to confirm whether gravel is allowed and whether any permits or restrictions apply.

Install a stable base, use geotextile fabric on erodible slopes or poor soils, edge the area with steel or concrete edging, create a slight crown for drainage, and compact in thin lifts with a plate compactor or roller. For equipment, homeowners commonly use a skid steer or small excavator for spreading and a plate compactor for finishing; also plan for regular raking and occasional top-up material in spring.

Gravel is usually the most cost-effective and provides the best drainage, which helps with runoff and thaw cycles in Highland, but it can require more frequent maintenance and topping. Asphalt and concrete resist displacement and plowing damage better for heavy-use driveways but cost more and can crack in freeze-thaw cycles; decomposed granite looks similar to compacted gravel but tends to dust and erode more in wet, sloped areas common around Highland.

Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order, schedules standard delivery in 2+ business days, and offers next-day delivery for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Deliveries arrive by dump truck (often tri-axle); you can request tailgate spreading at checkout but the driver will decide if it can be done safely on arrival.