Related Materials Available in Carmel Valley, CA
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3/4″ Crushed Stone
A reliable, clean ¾” crushed granite or limestone with many applications. Great for gravel driveways, concrete mixes, landscaping applications, and backfilling retaining walls or around foundations.
Garden Soil
Premium garden soil enriched with organic matter—essential for vigorous, healthy plant growth. Ideal for filling gardens, building raised beds, and enhancing tired or compacted soil. Fulfillment 20-40% organic is ideal
Walkway Gravel
A smaller ⅜” crushed stone that is great for paths, patios, and garden walkways. Comfortable under foot thanks to its smaller size, and creates a beautiful garden-like atmosphere.
Crushed Concrete
Recycled concrete aggregate for construction & landscaping. Often used for road base and sub-base applications, as fill material, and for erosion control. Typically 1 ½” down to fines.
Driveway Gravel
A ¾”-1” clean, crushed stone ideal for rejuvenating worn down gravel driveways, or for installing a fresh new driveway on your property. Aesthetically pleasing and functional!
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Why Carmel Valley Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Carmel Valley is a community of 5,560 residents experiencing steady, modest expansion with a 0.40% annual growth rate. That steady growth translates into predictable demand for home repairs, landscape refreshes, and small-scale construction rather than a sudden building boom. Local climate and geography—about 228 sunny days per year and roughly 34.25 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b—shape material needs: homeowners want supplies that stand up to long sun exposure yet manage periodic rainfall. That means balancing permeable aggregates for drainage, durable base materials for paths and driveways, topsoil and blends for planting beds, and organic mulches for moisture retention. Trends toward water-wise landscaping, stabilizing slopes, and low-maintenance yards increase interest in the full range of bulk materials. Choosing quality, locally sourced materials helps projects last longer, reduce maintenance, and perform reliably in Carmel Valley’s mix of sun and seasonal rain.Popular Projects in Carmel Valley This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing12 tons of aggregate
- Garden Bed Installation6 tons of topsoil
- Backyard Grading8 tons of fill dirt
- Pathway Construction10 tons of base material
- Drainage Swale Prep7 tons of landscaping mix
Carmel Valley Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Salinas, CA
- 🏘️ Population: 5,560
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
Best Times for Carmel Valley Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Spring Prep Window
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Carmel Valley Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Carmel Valley.
Homeowners and contractors in Carmel Valley commonly order bulk materials for paths, driveways, drainage, and planting beds. Typical uses include base layers, surface coverings, and grading work, and regional supplies often include gravel, sand, dirt, stone. Quantities vary by project size, so plan with area and depth measurements.
Prices vary by material, distance, and delivery conditions, but delivered bulk materials in the Salinas/Carmel Valley area often fall within a broad range. A rough guideline is that rates commonly span low tens to low hundreds of dollars per cubic yard or per ton depending on the product and haul distance; contact Hello Gravel for a local quote for zip 93924. Exact pricing depends on material type, seasonal demand, and site access.
Choose materials that promote drainage and resist erosion in Carmel Valley’s mild, wet winters and dry summers. Permeable, angular aggregates for slopes and drainage layers are often recommended, and general options like gravel, sand, dirt, stone can be used in combinations for stability, planting, and surfacing. Local sourcing helps ensure the material suits the area’s soil and rainfall patterns.
Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers and haulers who serve Carmel Valley and the Salinas area, with availability depending on your zip code (primary: 93924). Typical minimum orders start around 3 tons, and delivery areas and minimums vary by supplier and truck type. Use our site to check zip code coverage and get a tailored quote and delivery window.
Carmel Valley’s rainy season (late fall through early spring) can slow earthwork and spreading and increase the chance of washouts, while summer is drier and better for final surfacing. Plan base work and compaction during dry windows and avoid major deliveries in heavy rain to reduce tracking and settling. Account for curing and compaction time before traffic or planting.
Major changes like large retaining walls, significant grading, driveway curb cuts, or extensive drainage work often require permits from Monterey County or local jurisdictions serving Carmel Valley. Homeowners should also check HOA rules and any local encroachment permits for driveways or curb access. When in doubt, contact your local building department before ordering materials.
Longevity depends on proper installation, drainage, and expected use rather than the material alone, so plan for compaction, edge restraint, and periodic topping or regrading. Many jobs use a layered approach—stable base, drainage layer, and surface aggregate—to extend life for paths and driveways using gravel, sand, dirt, stone. Regular maintenance like regrading low spots and clearing debris will keep surfaces performing longer.
Contractors focus on truck access, safe material placement, erosion control, and staged deliveries to avoid slips or washouts on slopes. Proper compaction, terraces or retaining walls, and drainage paths are critical when placing bulk materials on hilly sites, and choices among gravel, sand, dirt, stone are made to balance stability and permeability. Discuss site access and delivery placement with your supplier before day of delivery.
Drainage and compaction are essential; poor drainage leads to erosion and pooling, while inadequate compaction causes settling and rutting under traffic. Selecting the right combination of base and surface materials—such as layered aggregates—and compacting each layer helps ensure durability for driveways, patios, and paths. Contractors in the area routinely plan drainage first, then material placement and compaction.
Most buyers evaluate intended use (driveway, path, planting bed), desired look, budget, and site conditions such as slope and drainage. Accessibility for delivery, local climate, and how much maintenance you want to do are also key factors when selecting from options like gravel, sand, dirt, stone. Use a material calculator and talk to our team to match performance and appearance to your project goals.
Standard delivery typically requires 2+ business days, with next-day options available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee; delivery is made by contracted dump truck fleets, often tri-axle trucks. Minimum orders are generally 3 tons, and drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion—request it at checkout and note that it is not guaranteed. Provide clear drop-off instructions, confirm access and overhead clearance, and notify us of tight turns or steep driveways before delivery.
Measure the area and desired depth, convert to cubic yards, and then account for compaction or overage (typically 5-10% depending on material and slope). Hello Gravel’s online material calculator and team can help convert to tons and recommend an order size to minimize waste while ensuring coverage for gravel, sand, dirt, stone. When in doubt, contact our support with the area dimensions and project type for a quick estimate.
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.
Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!
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!
Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/
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.
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