Gravel in Portsmouth, VA

A standard tri-axle dump truck serving Portsmouth typically carries about 10 to 14 tons of gravel (roughly 8 to 12 cubic yards, depending on material density). Delivered truckload costs vary with material type and distance but commonly fall in the range of about $400 to $1,200 for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk area. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum on deliveries and will provide a firm quote for your Portsmouth zip code.

Delivered cost for 20 tons of common driveway gravel in Portsmouth usually ranges roughly from $800 to $2,000, depending on whether you choose basic bank run/crushed stone or a washed/decorative product. Exact pricing depends on material, local supplier rates, and delivery distance, so check your zip code on Hello Gravel or request a quote for a precise delivered price.

A 100 ft by 10 ft driveway is 1,000 sq ft. At 2u0022 depth you need about 6.2 cubic yards (~8.6 tons); at 4u0022 about 12.3 cubic yards (~17.3 tons). Expect delivered cost for that range to be roughly $400–$1,600 depending on depth and material choice; order 5-10% extra to allow for compaction and grading.

A 20x20 ft pad is 400 sq ft. At 2u0022 depth you need about 2.5 cubic yards (around 3.5 tons); at 4u0022 you need about 5 cubic yards (around 7 tons). Delivered cost is typically in the $150–$500 range depending on product and delivery—note Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum so a 2u0022 pad may meet or slightly exceed the minimum.

Two inches is very thin for a driveway and is usually only suitable as a top dressing over a solid base. For a durable, long-lasting surface in Portsmouth we recommend 3–4u0022 for light passenger cars and 4–6u0022 if you expect heavier vehicles. Because volume (and cost) scales linearly with depth, increasing from 2u0022 to 4u0022 roughly doubles the material needed and the delivered cost.

Budget-friendly options in this region are often bank run gravel or crushed stone with fines (sometimes sold as 'crusher run'), which provide good compaction at a lower price than washed decorative stone. Availability and exact pricing vary by local supplier and geology, so use Hello Gravel to check your Portsmouth zip code and get supplier quotes and delivery options.

Yes—self-pickup can save you the delivery fee and sometimes 10–30% overall, but you need a vehicle able to carry the tonnage and a plan for loading and hauling. Some suppliers have minimums or loading fees, and hauling costs, time, and safety should be weighed against delivery convenience from Hello Gravel's network.

A typical tri-axle dump truck used in our service area carries about 10–14 tons of gravel; actual tonnage depends on the truck and the material's density. Delivered truckload prices to Portsmouth usually run from roughly $400 to $1,200, depending on the gravel type and distance; request a quote for a firm price and delivery window.

One cubic yard of gravel covers about 162 sq ft at 2u0022 depth; one ton is roughly 0.7 cubic yards (so about 115 sq ft at 2u0022), but densities vary by product. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum for most deliveries in Portsmouth, so ordering 1 ton for delivery may not be available—check self-pickup options or order at least the minimum for delivery quotes.

For a durable driveway we commonly recommend a compactable base like 2A modified or crusher run (has fines for locking) topped with 3/4u0022 crushed stone or #57 for surface stability and drainage. Prices vary: base materials with fines tend to be less expensive than washed, decorative stones or pea gravel, and larger or decorative grades command higher per-ton prices. Local geology in the Portsmouth area affects available rock types and color, so ask Hello Gravel for local samples and exact pricing.