Stone in West Arlington, VA

Expect delivered prices for common stone in the Washington-Arlington area to run roughly $45 to $85 per ton, depending on stone type, size, and delivery distance. Local factors like supplier availability, truck access, and whether you need spreading will affect the final price; use our checkout to get a precise quote for your zip code.

For driveways in Northern Virginia's freeze-thaw conditions, 3/4u0022 crushed stone with some fines (crusher run or compactable mix) is a good choice because it compacts and sheds water. For walking paths, 3/8u0022 to 1/2u0022 angular stone or screened stone provides a stable, low-movement surface. Avoid loose, round pebbles on slopes because they shift with freeze-thaw cycles and heavy rain.

Hello Gravel connects you with local quarries and landscape yards serving Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, and nearby counties that deliver stone to West Arlington. Enter your zip code on our site to see available suppliers, delivery windows, and pricing, or call our team if you need contractor or bulk pricing.

Yes. Arlington County and individual HOAs can have rules about driveway materials, curb cuts, and front-yard landscaping aesthetics. Always check Arlington County permitting and your HOA covenants before ordering stone; many homeowners get informal approval or a permit for significant driveway changes.

West Arlington's clay-rich soils drain slowly, so without proper base and drainage the stone surface can rut, sink, or wash out after heavy rain. Plan for a compacted stone subbase, geotextile fabric, and edge restraints to separate the stone from clay, and include drainage features like swales or French drains where needed.

Hello Gravel standard delivery in the area is 2+ business days, with a 3-ton minimum order. Next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; small-load surcharges, restricted-access fees, and spreading requests can add cost depending on the supplier and site conditions. Use our checkout or contact customer service for exact fees and scheduling for your address.

A 20 x 40 ft driveway is 800 sq ft. At 3 inches (0.25 ft) that is about 7.4 cubic yards, roughly 10 to 11 tons of stone using a typical density of 1.4 tons/yd3. At 4 inches (0.33 ft) you need about 9.9 cubic yards, roughly 14 tons. We recommend ordering about 5-10% extra to allow for compaction and waste.

Strip topsoil to undisturbed subgrade, install geotextile fabric, then lay and compact a 4u0022 to 8u0022 base of crushed stone or crusher run before the final surface stone. Add a slight crown for runoff, edge restraints to hold the stone, and install French drains or grade the slope to a stable swale to manage concentrated runoff on steep sections. Proper compaction and periodic maintenance reduce washouts during heavy Virginia rains.

If by 'stone' you mean larger natural stone, it may be attractive but can shift and require more maintenance. Crushed stone with fines (crusher run) compacts well, resists movement, and is usually the best balance of durability and cost for driveways in West Arlington. Pea gravel is cheaper but moves easily and needs frequent raking; asphalt lasts longer and requires less routine attention but has higher upfront and resurfacing costs and poorer permeability.

Spring through early fall is the best time to install stone in West Arlington because the ground is easier to prepare and you avoid frozen conditions and heavy winter rains. Standard lead times are 2+ business days through Hello Gravel, but allow 1-2 weeks during peak landscaping season or for larger orders; use the next-day option if you need faster delivery and meet the cutoff time.