Stone in Henrico, VA

Delivered stone prices in the Henrico/Richmond area commonly range from about $30 to $70 per ton depending on the stone type and distance from the quarry. A better way to get an accurate price is to enter your zip code on Hello Gravel to see local supplier rates and delivery fees; note our minimum order is 3 tons and standard delivery is 2+ business days with a next-day option for an extra fee.

For durability and drainage in Henrico, crushed stone (angular 3/4u0022 or 21A / stone screenings topped with 3/4u0022 crushed stone) is the most common choice because it compacts well and sheds water. River rock and pea gravel are attractive but rounded and tend to shift more; they work better for decorative borders or low-traffic areas rather than primary driveways.

A typical 2-car driveway (about 20 ft by 40 ft = 800 ft2) needs roughly 7 to 15 cubic yards depending on depth. At 3 inches of coverage you need about 7.4 yd3 (about 11 tons using ~1.5 tons/yd3); at a sturdier 4 to 6 inch build (recommended if replacing pavement or on clay soils) plan on 10 to 18 yd3 (15 to 27 tons).

Hello Gravel connects you with local quarries and landscape suppliers that deliver by dump truck throughout Henrico and the Richmond metro. Enter your zip code or call our sales team to see which local suppliers and haulers are available, view pricing, and schedule delivery on a date that works for you.

Henrico’s humid climate with occasional freezes can cause seasonal heaving, especially over clay subsoils; standing water accelerates displacement of loose stone. Proper base preparation, good drainage, and periodic top-ups reduce freeze-thaw and washout problems for stone surfaces in this area.

Yes — crushed stone (angular material) compacts and locks together and is generally better for stable walkways and patio bases than rounded pea gravel or river rock, which shift underfoot. For a finished patio surface you can use crushed stone compacted as a base and then a finer stone dust or sand for the final layer.

On Henrico’s clay soils, start by removing topsoil, install a geotextile fabric to limit mixing, and build a compacted crushed-stone base of 4 to 6 inches (or deeper for driveways). Add edge restraints, slope the surface for drainage, and compact each layer thoroughly to prevent settling and rutting.

With proper base preparation and drainage, a stone driveway in Henrico can perform well for 5 to 20 years depending on traffic and upkeep. Expect light maintenance like annual regrading, occasional filling of low spots, and adding 1 to 3 tons of stone every 1 to 3 years to maintain surface depth and compaction.

Some Henrico County rules and many homeowner associations have guidelines about driveway appearance, dust control, and impervious surface limits, so check your HOA rules and call Henrico County zoning or land development before installing. If you have an HOA, get written approval when required; county offices can confirm whether permits or specific surfacing rules apply.

To compare prices, remember that 1 cubic yard of crushed stone weighs roughly 1.4 to 1.6 tons, so per-yard and per-ton prices are convertible (per-yard price divided by about 1.5 ≈ per-ton price). When you get quotes, compare delivered pricing (including haul fee and minimums) rather than bag or gate rates so you know the true cost.

Hello Gravel typically delivers stone by tri-axle dump truck with a 3-ton minimum order and standard delivery in 2+ business days; next-day delivery is sometimes available for an extra fee if ordered before the cutoff time. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion — request it at checkout but expect the driver to assess feasibility on arrival since spreading is not guaranteed.