Known for its natural look, this compact, durable material drains well and holds up in high-traffic areas. Made from crushed and weathered granite down to a mix of fine gravel and sand—best for patios, paths, driveways, and landscape projects. Can range in color from light brown and tan to reddish and gray, depending on the natural stone color in the region.
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Decomposed Granite
Known for its natural look, this compact, durable material drains well and holds up in high-traffic areas. Made from crushed and weathered granite down to a mix of fine gravel and sand—best for patios, paths, driveways, and landscape projects. Can range in color from light brown and tan to reddish and gray, depending on the natural stone color in the region.
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.
Road Base
(Class 5 | ABC | Crusher Run) A mixture of crushed limestone or granite, gravel, and sand, ranging from 1 ½” in size down to fines (small particles). Commonly used for constructing roads, driveway bases, parking lots, and other paved and unpaved surfaces. Intended to be compacted, hence the inclusion of fines within the material to provide support and be resistant to erosion and shifting.
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 Inverness Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Inverness, population 870, sits in West California with a steady regional growth rate of 1.12% annually and a climate that includes 228 sunny days and 34.25 inches of rain each year. Those conditions, plus a USDA hardiness zone of 8b, drive steady demand for durable outdoor materials as homeowners invest in drought-tolerant landscaping, reliable driveways, and erosion control. Gravel is a common choice because it handles fluctuating moisture, reduces compaction in high-traffic areas, and provides low-maintenance surfaces that suit both small yards and larger property entrances. Local projects—from garden beds and pathways to base layers for patios and shed pads—benefit from well-graded gravel that tolerates Inverness conditions and complements native soil types.Popular Projects in Inverness This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurface25 tons
- Gravel Garden Path3 tons
- Gravel Patio Base6 tons
- Gravel French Drain8 tons
- Gravel Permeable Parking Pad18 tons
Inverness Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 870
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.12% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Inverness Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: High Compaction Strength
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: For Inverness yards, choose angular, well-graded gravel and lay a geotextile fabric underneath to improve drainage and reduce mixing with native soil given the area's 34.25 inches of annual rainfall.
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Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Inverness.
Delivered prices vary by material, distance, and supplier, but in West California you can expect roughly $60 to $130 per ton delivered. A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 12 tons, so a full truck might run about $600 to $1,560. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order; get an exact quote for your zip code to lock in pricing.
A 10 x 10 ft area is 100 sq ft. At 2" (0.1667 ft) you need about 0.62 cubic yards or ~0.86 tons; at 3" (0.25 ft) about 0.93 cubic yards or ~1.3 tons; at 4" (0.333 ft) about 1.24 cubic yards or ~1.7 tons. These are approximate (using 1.4 tons per cubic yard); add a small allowance for compaction if you plan to compact the surface.
For very small jobs, 50-lb bags can be convenient; one 50-lb bag is roughly 0.018 cubic yards. For the 10 x 10 area at 2" you would need about 35 bags, so bags can be more expensive and more work to handle. For anything over a few hundred square feet or more than the 3-ton Hello Gravel minimum, bulk delivery is usually more cost-effective per ton.
Costs depend on driveway width and depth; as an example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at 3" depth needs about 2.3 cubic yards (~3.2 tons). Using delivered gravel at $60 to $130 per ton, material and delivery would typically run around $190 to $420 for that material amount, but Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum so expect a starting material bill of roughly $180 to $390. This estimate excludes site prep, grading, compaction, edging, and any local hauling or labor fees.
Two inches is usually too thin for a residential driveway that will see vehicle traffic; it can shift and wash out in rainy periods common near Inverness. For a lasting surface, aim for 3 to 4 inches of compacted top material over a proper subbase (or thicker if traffic is heavy). Also consider drainage and edging to prevent runoff and loss of material in coastal rain events.
A well-performing driveway often uses a layered approach: a coarse 1 to 2-inch crushed rock for the subbase, topped with 3/4" to 1" crushed stone or gravel with some fines for the driving surface. Fines help the surface lock together and resist movement in wet weather, which is helpful in coastal Inverness where rain and occasional fog keep soils damp. Choose material with angular particles (crushed) rather than rounded river rock for better interlock and traction.
Volume-wise, a 7 x 14 trailer with 2-ft sides holds about 7.2 cubic yards; at roughly 1.4 tons per cubic yard that is about 10 to 11 tons. However, legal weight limits and the trailer's GVWR often reduce how much you can carry safely to 3 to 7 tons per trip. The number of trips to deliver 20 tons will therefore depend on the trailer's rated payload; plan on 3 to 7 trips in practice and check the trailer's weight rating before loading.
For most driveway-sized projects, bulk delivery by dump truck is the most cost-effective per ton because you buy material in volume and avoid handling many bags. For tiny patches or immediate small fixes, 50-lb bags from a local store may be simpler. Renting a trailer can save money if you already have a heavy-duty vehicle and the supplier is nearby, but factor in trips, time, and legal weight limits.
Using a typical conversion (20 tons ≈ 14.3 cubic yards): at 2" depth you can cover about 2,300 sq ft, at 3" about 1,540 sq ft, and at 4" about 1,150 sq ft. Add 5% to 10% extra to account for compaction, grading waste, and uneven areas; order more if you will compact the material or if the site has slopes and runoff. It's common to round up to the next half-ton or cubic yard when ordering.
A gravel driveway can last many years with regular maintenance; expect routine upkeep like grading and topping up every 1 to 5 years depending on traffic and drainage. Major replenishment or adding a fresh surface layer is often needed every 5 to 15 years; coastal rains can accelerate erosion, so attention to drainage helps longevity. Typical maintenance costs are modest—periodic regrading or adding 1 to 3 tons costing roughly $100 to $500 depending on material price and delivery—but full replacement is more expensive.
No, regional sourcing means texture and color will reflect local geology, so actual gravel may differ from photos. Inverness suppliers in West California often offer tones and rock types typical of Marin County coastlines and nearby quarries. You can add color or size preferences in Order Notes at checkout and ask for photos or samples from your supplier if appearance is critical.
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.
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