Gravel in Waldo, AL

Expect a delivered range of about $25 to $45 per ton in the Waldo area, depending on rock type, distance, and load size; specialty stone can be higher. Using a common conversion of about 1 cubic yard = 1.4 tons, that works out to roughly $35 to $63 per cubic yard. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and final pricing will show at checkout for your zip code.

On red clay in West Alabama a crushed, angular material (crushed limestone or crushed stone with fines) is the best choice because it locks together and resists rutting. Pea gravel looks nice but rolls and moves on clay and is not recommended as a primary driveway surface without a solid subbase and edging. For longer-lasting results combine a compacted, coarse base layer with a finer top dressing and good drainage.

Waldo falls in a humid subtropical climate with heavy summer rains that can cause rutting, washouts, and vegetation growth in gravel surfaces if drainage and compaction are poor. To reduce problems, crown the driveway for runoff, install gutters or swales at low points, use geotextile fabric on soft spots, and compact layers during installation. Expect more frequent maintenance after intense rainy seasons compared with drier regions.

Use this method: Area (ft2) x depth (in) / 324 = cubic yards, then multiply cubic yards by about 1.4 to get tons (1 yd3 ≈ 1.4 tons). Example: a 12x30 (360 ft2) at 3" is ≈ 3.33 yd3 or about 4.7 tons; at 4" it's ≈ 4.44 yd3 or about 6.2 tons. A 16x40 (640 ft2) at 3" is ≈ 5.93 yd3 or about 8.3 tons, and at 4" it's ≈ 7.90 yd3 or about 11.1 tons; add ~10% extra for compaction and waste.

Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers and contracted haulers near Waldo; delivery radius is typically regional and often within 30 to 75 miles depending on supplier inventory and truck availability. The exact supplier and delivery distance for your order will appear at checkout after entering your zip code, and Hello Gravel will schedule a tri-axle dump truck delivery. If you need faster or next-day service, select that option at checkout and confirm cutoff times.

Plan to regrade and compact a gravel driveway every 1 to 3 years, and add a topping of 1 to 2 inches of fresh gravel every 3 to 5 years depending on traffic and rainfall. Typical delivered gravel costs in the Waldo area run roughly $25 to $45 per ton, so a small resurfacing adding 5 tons would be in the low hundreds for material plus any labor or equipment rental. Motor grader or ATV/rake regrading for a homeowner-run job is low cost; professional regrading or machine grading will add labor or rental charges.

Gravel is the most affordable up front and drains well, but it requires regular maintenance in Waldo's rainy climate. Asphalt gives a smoother, low-maintenance surface but needs a properly compacted base and will soften or rut without good drainage; it also has higher initial cost than gravel. Concrete is the most durable long term but is the most expensive and can crack if subgrade drainage is poor; choose based on budget, desired maintenance level, and how much stormwater runoff you need to manage.

Regulations vary by city, county, and HOA, so check Waldo municipal code, your county permitting office, and any HOA covenants before installing a gravel drive or pad. Many rural and county areas allow gravel but HOAs sometimes require specific finishes or edging; if in doubt contact your local planning or zoning office or the HOA board before ordering material. Hello Gravel can help calculate quantities once you confirm allowable materials.

Pea gravel is usually the least expensive and is great for casual patios and walking paths but it shifts underfoot and is harder to mow or push a stroller over. Crushed rock or crushed limestone (angular) compacts and locks in place better for walkways and compacted patio bases, making it a better value where stability matters. River rock is decorative and pricier per ton, best used as accent borders or low-traffic features rather than primary walking surfaces.

For slopes use a durable, angular rock mix: larger 1" to 3" stone for the base to resist movement and a smaller crushed top layer to lock in place, combined with geotextile fabric to prevent the clay subgrade from migrating. Add cross-slope drainage (water bars), check dams, and edge containment (timber or stone) to limit washout; on steep or concentrated flow areas consider riprap or engineered retaining. Properly compact each layer during installation and schedule periodic inspection after heavy rains.

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.