Gravel in Foley, AL

A typical tri-axle dump truck delivers about 10-14 tons (roughly 8-12 cubic yards) of gravel. In West Alabama you can expect a delivered load to cost broadly between $300 and $900 depending on the gravel type, local supplier rates, and distance; specialty decorative stone will be toward the high end. Hello Gravel provides exact local quotes and our minimum order is 3 tons, so check the site or request a quote for a precise price to your Foley address.

A common tri-axle dump truck carries about 8-12 cubic yards (roughly 10-14 tons depending on material density). As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard covers about 81 square feet at 4 inches depth, so a 10 ft by 20 ft driveway at 4 inches needs about 2.5 cubic yards. Coverage varies by depth and gravel size, so measure your driveway dimensions and depth to get an accurate estimate.

Prices vary by material and supplier, but in West Alabama expect most common gravels to run roughly $30 to $60 per ton delivered to Foley for standard crushed or screened gravels. Cubic-yard pricing depends on density, but a rough conversion is 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.3 tons; for many homeowners that translates to roughly $40 to $80 per cubic yard delivered. For an exact price for your postcode and material type, request a local quote on Hello Gravel.

The most budget-friendly options are usually crusher run (road base) or bank run gravel, which combine fines and crushed stone to compact well for driveways. In West Alabama these materials often cost in the lower part of the local range, roughly $25 to $45 per ton delivered, but exact pricing depends on nearby suppliers and haul distance. Keep in mind cheaper mixes are great for base and stability but you may want a thin top layer of decorative stone if appearance matters.

Two inches is generally not enough for a durable driveway. For most residential driveways in Foley you should plan on a compacted base of 3-4 inches of road base with a 2-3 inch top layer of gravel, for a total of about 4-6 inches; increase depth for heavier vehicles. Proper compaction and drainage are as important as depth, especially with Foley's wet weather events and sandy soils.

Costs depend on width and desired depth; for example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at 4 inches depth uses about 2.5 cubic yards (roughly 3.2 tons). At typical local delivered rates that might cost roughly $150 to $300 for materials and delivery, but because Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum you may need to order 3 tons which could put your delivered material cost in the $90 to $250 range depending on material. If you add base preparation, compaction, or spreading services the project cost will increase, so request a full quote for an accurate total.

You can put gravel over dirt for a quick fix, but it will perform poorly over time without a prepared base. For Foley's climate and soils we recommend grading, removing soft organic topsoil, installing a compacted road base (crusher run) and compacting with a plate compactor; a geotextile fabric can help with weed control and to separate sandy subsoil from the stone. Proper preparation reduces rutting, sinking, and weed issues and is worth the extra upfront effort.

Yes, many local suppliers and some big-box stores deliver gravel to Foley addresses, but delivery availability and pricing vary by supplier, truck size, and distance. Bagged gravel from stores like Tractor Supply is convenient but usually more expensive per cubic yard than bulk deliveries from local quarries or aggregate suppliers. Hello Gravel connects you to local bulk suppliers and shows delivered pricing so you can compare options for your address.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet; a typical wheelbarrow holds about 3 to 4 cubic feet, so you should expect roughly 7 to 9 wheelbarrow loads per cubic yard (commonly about 8-9 loads). For the earlier example 20 ft by 10 ft at 4 inches depth (about 2.5 cubic yards) you would move around 20 to 22 wheelbarrow loads, depending on your wheelbarrow size.

Measure your area (length x width) and decide on depth in inches, then use this formula: (length ft x width ft x depth in / 12) / 27 = cubic yards needed. Multiply cubic yards by about 1.3 to estimate tons, round up for waste, and remember Hello Gravel's 3-ton minimum for deliveries to Foley. Use our online material calculator or request a quote, pick your delivery date during checkout, and add order notes for access or spreading requests; contact our team if you need help with the calculation.

Make sure there is a clear access route for a tri-axle dump truck (usually 10-12 ft wide and 12-14 ft overhead clearance) and that the driveway or approach can support a heavy truck without getting stuck. Identify the desired drop location, remove vehicles or obstacles, and let the driver know if there are overhead lines or tight turns; tailgate spreading may be available but is performed at the driver's discretion. If you have soft or sandy yard areas common in Foley, consider laying plywood or mats for truck staging to prevent rutting.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

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The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

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Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.