Stone in Olympia, WA

Expect delivered stone in Olympia to generally fall in the range of about $45 to $75 per ton, which works out to roughly $60 to $98 per cubic yard (using about 1.3 tons per cubic yard). Final price depends on stone type, quantity, supplier, and haul distance; use Hello Gravel’s checkout to see exact local quotes and any delivery fees.

For driveways in Olympia’s wet climate, angular crushed stone (like 3/4u0022 crushed rock or dense-graded aggregate/DGA) is best because it compacts and locks together to resist rutting. For drainage use clean drain rock (1-1/2u0022 or 3/4u0022 clean stone) or river rock in swales; avoid relying on loose pea gravel for driveways since it shifts easily in heavy rain.

For a typical residential driveway plan on 8u0022 to 10u0022 total: 6u0022 to 8u0022 of compacted road base or crushed aggregate as a structural base, topped with 2u0022 to 3u0022 of 3/4u0022 crushed stone as the wearing surface. Compact each lift in 2u0022 to 3u0022 layers with a plate compactor, use geotextile fabric over soft soils, and give the driveway a slight crown (about 1/4u0022 per foot) so rain sheds away from the center.

Gravel driveways are commonly allowed in Olympia, but local rules vary: check City of Olympia building and public works requirements for curb cuts, stormwater runoff, and driveway approaches. Also review any HOA covenants or neighborhood design guidelines before installing, and contact the city or your HOA early if you’re unsure.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons; most deliveries in Olympia are scheduled for 2+ business days, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before the checkout cutoff (additional fee applies). Deliveries arrive by dump truck (typically tri-axle), so confirm truck access, weight limits, and any spreading requests at checkout since drivers perform tailgate spreading at their discretion.

A properly built and drained stone driveway in Olympia can last 10 to 20+ years, but it requires regular maintenance: regrading and topping up low spots every few years, periodic compaction after heavy use, and routine clearing of debris and vegetation. The wet winters in the Puget Sound increase the need for good drainage and occasional repairs after major storms.

Common issues are weed growth, rutting, and washout from heavy rain. Prevent these by using a well-compacted base and angular stone, installing geotextile fabric and solid edging, creating proper crowns and surface drainage (swales or french drains), and keeping up with periodic regrading and spot repairs.

A quick rule: 1 cubic yard of stone covers about 100 square feet at a 3u0022 depth; one cubic yard is roughly 1.3 tons. For example, a 500 sq ft area at 3u0022 needs about 5 cubic yards (about 6.5 tons); use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or contact our team for an exact estimate based on your site and stone type.