Samuel y.
Verified
The material was delivered on the time given, the driver did a great job in the placement of the material.
February 5, 2026
Railroad Ballast
Sold by the ton
Large angular crushed stone (1½"-2½") originally cut for railroad track beds. Now a workhorse for heavy drainage, equipment pads, and rugged industrial sites.
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Why Choose This Product
Heavy-Duty
Sized for serious load-bearing — built to handle anything.
Excellent Drainage
Big voids let water move fast under pressure.
Long-Lasting
Won't break down or wash away under heavy traffic.
Delivery Included
Free delivery right to your driveway. No rental trucks needed.
How Delivery Works
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Explore our range of gravel, stone, and landscaping materials.
2
Calculate Amount
Use our calculator to find exactly how much you need.
3
Schedule Delivery
Pick a delivery date that works for your project timeline.
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Delivered to Your Door
We deliver right to your driveway or job site.
1
Browse Products
Explore our range of gravel, stone, and landscaping materials.
2
Calculate Amount
Use our calculator to find exactly how much you need.
3
Schedule Delivery
Pick a delivery date that works for your project timeline.
4
Delivered to Your Door
We deliver right to your driveway or job site.
Product Specifications
Size 1½" – 2½"
Shape Angular
Material Varies depending on location
Weight ~2,800 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" deep) ~75 sq ft per ton
Color Varies depending on location
Compaction Self-supporting — heavy load capacity
Minimum Order 1 ton
Common Uses
Drainage Projects
Open voids handle high-volume water flow without clogging.
Equipment & RV Pads
A stable, mud-free pad that won't rut under heavy machinery.
Industrial Yards
Holds up to forklift, truck, and container traffic in working yards.
Erosion Control
Heavy enough to stay put around culverts, slopes, and drainage outlets.
Compare Materials
Railroad BallastCurrent selection
Size1½" – 2½"
ShapeAngular
MaterialVaries depending on location
Weight~2,800 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" deep)~75 sq ft per ton
ColorVaries depending on location
CompactionSelf-supporting — heavy load capacity
Minimum Order1 ton
Coverage (2" deep)—
Delivery—
Best For
Heavy drainageEquipment padsIndustrial sitesErosion control
Drain Rock
SizeVaries depending on location
ShapeAngular
MaterialVaries depending on location
Weight~2,800 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" deep)—
ColorVaries depending on location
Compaction—
Minimum Order1 ton
Coverage (2" deep)~100 sq ft per ton
DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location
Best For
French drainsRetaining wallsFoundation drainageDry wells
Ballast and #4 crushed stone overlap heavily — pick whichever your local supply yard stocks. For very heavy erosion control, step up to riprap.
What customers say
What customers say
Customers rave about Hello Gravel's exceptional communication, on-time delivery, and genuinely helpful staff who go the extra mile.
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Sean S.
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On time great customer service. Product as described 👌 very helpful made sure everything was correct 👍 👌 😀
February 5, 2026
Hannah H.
Verified
I ordered fill dirt came on time with no issues . Communication was great . Carlos was very pleasurable to talk to and driver was very friendly and understanding as to where I needed it dumped. The only downside was 3 tons is not very much for the price and for what I needed, my bad didnt have enough to complete the job. Thanks again for the service appreciate it.
February 4, 2026
Sarah O.
Verified
Ordering was intuitive and easy, and the customer service team was incredibly kind and helpful in finalizing our delivery. I’d absolutely use Hello Gravel again for future projects!
February 3, 2026
Jorge R.
Verified
Delivery driver was friendly and followed instructions to the letter.
February 2, 2026
Sebastian D.
Verified
Great service, promt response and on-time delivery. I am very satisfied with Hello Gravel. Highly recommended!
February 2, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Use our built-in calculator on this page — enter the length, width, and depth of your project area, and we'll calculate the exact amount. As a general rule, 1 ton of material covers about 100 square feet at 2 inches deep.
We deliver directly to your driveway or project site using a dump truck. Just choose your delivery date and time window (AM or PM) during checkout. Next-day delivery is available on orders placed before noon.
Yes! Delivery is included in the price you see — no hidden fees, no surprises. The price per ton (or yard) you see is the price you pay, delivered.
The minimum order is typically 1 ton (or 1 cubic yard for mulch and soil products). Our pricing gets better with larger quantities — a full truckload (18 tons) gives you the best per-unit price.
Due to the nature of bulk materials, we cannot accept returns once delivered. We recommend using our calculator to get the right amount — it's better to order slightly more than to run short mid-project.
Railroad Ballast is large angular crushed stone — typically 1½" to 2½" — sized to lock together and drain heavily under load. The exact size is in the spec table above.
For driveways and parking areas, we recommend a 4-6 inch base of compacted road base or #610 underneath your surface gravel. This prevents sinking and extends the life of your project.
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