Gravel in Kent, WA

It depends on the type and local availability, but gravel and sand prices in Kent are often similar. Local sourcing affects cost—river rock or crushed basalt common in the Seattle-Tacoma area can make some gravels cheaper than specialty sands. Use Hello Gravel's quote tool to compare live prices for your zip code.

The least expensive options are typically crushed concrete, screenings (crusher fines), or locally quarried crushed rock. In the Seattle-Tacoma region you may find basalt-based crushed stone or recycled aggregates at lower cost than decorative river rock or pea gravel. Check product listings and local availability for the best price.

No. Crushed stone is mechanically broken rock with angular edges, while gravel is often naturally rounded and smoothed by water. For driveways and base layers, crushed stone compacts better; for walkways and decorative uses, rounded gravel is more common.

One ton of gravel equals about 19 cubic feet, so coverage depends on depth: at 1 inch it covers roughly 230 sq ft, at 2 inches about 115 sq ft, and at 3 inches about 77 sq ft. Densities vary by rock type, so use these as estimates and check with your supplier for exact coverage.

Two inches of gravel is usually too thin for a driveway that will carry cars long term. For Kent's wet climate you should plan for a compacted base of 4 to 6 inches of crushed base material, plus 1 to 2 inches of surface gravel for a durable drive. Proper grading and drainage are also important to prevent rutting and washout.

A single dump truck load typically carries about 10 to 12 tons for a tri-axle truck, but capacity varies. Delivered cost can range widely depending on material type and distance; a common delivered range in the Puget Sound area is roughly $300 to $1,000 per truckload. For an accurate delivered price to Kent, get a Hello Gravel quote for your zip code.

For 1,000 sq ft at 2 inches deep you need about 6.2 cubic yards, or roughly 8.6 tons of gravel. With typical material prices in the region you can expect material costs roughly in the mid-hundreds to low thousands of dollars, plus delivery and any spreading labor. Use Hello Gravel's calculator to get an itemized estimate for your address.

A standard tri-axle dump truck in our network commonly carries about 10 to 12 tons of gravel; sand is denser so the same volume will weigh more. Because weight limits matter for hauling, your delivered quantities and pricing can differ; Hello Gravel accounts for local hauling limits when we provide quotes.

Products marketed as resin-bound gravel or polymer-stabilized gravel use a binder to lock stones together and produce a hard, low-movement surface that behaves more like concrete. These are specialty materials and may not be available from all local suppliers in Kent, so ask Hello Gravel if a resin or polymer-stabilized option is available near you. Note that installation and drainage requirements differ from loose gravel.

Common downsides include loose stones tracking into the house, rutting and potholes in heavy rain, regular maintenance like regrading and topping up, and difficulty clearing snow. Kent's rainy climate can accelerate migration and compaction, so good subbase, edge restraint, and drainage are important to minimize problems.

Cost depends on width, length and depth. For example, a typical 20 ft wide by 30 ft long driveway (600 sq ft) at a 4-inch compacted base requires about 7.4 cubic yards (~10.4 tons) of material; at regional prices that may cost several hundred to over a thousand dollars for materials and delivery, plus labor. Get a tailored estimate from Hello Gravel using your driveway dimensions and delivery address.

Hello Gravel delivers via contracted dump truck fleets to Kent, with a 3-ton minimum order and standard delivery in 2+ business days. Drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion if you request it at checkout, but spreading is not guaranteed and depends on site conditions. For next-day needs, use the next-day option before noon CST during checkout where available.