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Road Base

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Engineered aggregate blend that compacts to form a rock-solid foundation. The essential first layer for driveways, roads, and parking areas that need to support heavy loads.

Road base is crushed stone blended with fines that compacts into a load-bearing pad — the layer that goes under a driveway or slab, not the surface you see.

Also called: 3/4" minus, crush-and-run, dense-grade aggregate, ABC stone.

5.0· 1,648 verified reviews9,204 deliveries · 50 states

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Product Specifications

Material
Crushed aggregate blend
Shape
Angular with fines
Weight
~2,800 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" deep)
~75 sq ft per ton
Minimum Order
1 ton
Delivery
Dump truck, directly to your location

Best For

Driveway baseRoad constructionParking lotsBuilding pads

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We chose a delivery date. The driver dropped it exactly where I asked. I had never ordered gravel in my life.
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Why Choose This Product

Rock-Solid Foundation

Engineered gradation compacts into a dense, load-bearing base.

Maximum Compaction

Mix of fines and aggregate locks together for lasting stability.

Eco-Friendly Option

Recycled materials reduce landfill waste without sacrificing performance.

Delivery Included

Free delivery right to your driveway. No rental trucks needed.

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Road base is the compaction layer that goes under everything — driveways, patios, sheds. Pick crushed concrete for a recycled equivalent or driveway gravel for the visible top course.

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What customers say

Customers rave about Hello Gravel's on-time deliveries, friendly drivers, and hassle-free ordering process for quality materials.

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Paul b.

2 weeks ago
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I couldn't be more happier with the overall experience I had using hello gravel to deliver some road base I needed to make a pad for a 40' storage container. They delivered right on time and put the gravel right where I wanted it to go. The driver was very friendly and super polite. This much is for sure if I need gravel in the future I will most definitely be calling hello gravel to bring it. So if you need some good quality road base give hello gravel a call and you will be glad you did. I almost forgot to tell you about how easy the whole process is when buying online and setting up payment and delivery and didn't have anyone hassling and pressuring me into buying something. Thanos again for being a top notch business

Used forShed / Outbuilding Base

August 12, 2026

Stacey

3 weeks ago
Verified

Haven’t started project yet but material looks good.

Used forDrivewayParking Area

August 4, 2026

Patrick L.

1 month ago
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It should be fine. It just arri ed so i havent been able to use it yet

Used forShed / Outbuilding Base

July 7, 2026

Teague G.

1 month ago
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Delivered product prior to scheduled date...very happy with Hello Gravel!

Used forPatio / Walkway
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June 29, 2026

Kevin T.

1 month ago
Verified

The delivery guy showed up right on time, was very friendly, and the road base worked perfect. Will definitely be using you again in the future.

Used forParking Area

June 29, 2026

George F.

2 months ago
Verified

It was just delivered... but it will turn out great.

Used forDrivewayParking Area

June 25, 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.
For driveways, we recommend 4-6 inches of compacted base. For patios and walkways, 3-4 inches is sufficient. Heavy-use areas like parking lots may need 6-8 inches. Always compact in 2-inch lifts for best results.
Absolutely. Compaction is essential for base materials to perform properly. Rent a plate compactor for small areas or a roller for larger projects. Water the base lightly before compacting for best results.

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