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 Larkspur Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Larkspur (city population: 6,712) sits in a steadily growing West California metro region and combines mild, sunny weather with active homeowner investment in yards and driveways. With a growth rate of 1.00% annually and a local climate that averages 225 sunny days per year and annual rainfall of 34.80 inches in hardiness zone 8b, demand for practical, low-maintenance landscaping materials is consistent. Homeowners and small contractors in Larkspur often choose aggregates to manage runoff on sloped lots, create durable driveways, and build low-water garden beds. Quality gravel helps prevent erosion, improves drainage, and provides a stable walking and driving surface — all priorities in a community balancing preservation of local character with ongoing home improvements and infill projects. Gravel works particularly well in Larkspur’s mix of sun and seasonal rain. Its permeability helps manage the area’s 34.80 inches of annual rainfall, while heat and drought-friendly surfaces complement plantings suited to hardiness zone 8b and 225 sunny days per year. Hello Gravel simplifies getting the right material by connecting you with local suppliers, offering transparent pricing, scheduled dump-truck delivery (minimum 3 tons), and tools like a material calculator to size orders correctly. Request tailgate spreading at checkout and our team will coordinate delivery windows and answer local product questions.Popular Projects in Larkspur This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurface25 tons
- Gravel Garden Pathway5 tons
- Gravel Patio Base6 tons
- Gravel French Drain Backfill10 tons
- Gravel Firebreak Perimeter40 tons
Larkspur Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 6,712
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.80 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 225/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Larkspur Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Caution
- May–Sept: Dry Heat Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Compaction
Summer Tip: For Larkspur’s 34.80 inches of annual rainfall, use a well-compacted base and 2–4 inch gravel topping for patios and paths; add edging to keep gravel contained on slopes.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Larkspur gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Larkspur.
Hello Gravel often offers free delivery in many areas, but fees can apply in small Marin towns depending on distance, truck access, and tonnage. For Larkspur, expect occasional additional charges for tight streets, permit requirements, or long hauls from regional suppliers; typical extra trucking or access fees in the San Francisco metro area often range from modest amounts up to a couple hundred dollars, depending on circumstances. Contact our team with your address for an exact delivery quote and to confirm minimum order requirements (3 tons).
For driveways on Larkspur’s hilly lots, angular crushed rock (3/4" minus or 3/4"-1") is preferred because it compacts well and resists migration on slopes. Pea gravel is attractive for low-traffic paths but can shift and is harder to compact on inclines; decomposed granite (DG) is a good choice for natural-looking walkways and compacted path surfaces but needs stabilizers on steep slopes. Choose angular, well-graded material for vehicle areas and consider geotextile fabric and edging to keep material in place.
Yes, Marin County and the City of Larkspur emphasize stormwater management and Low Impact Development (LID) practices, so permeable surfaces and proper drainage are often encouraged for new or altered driveways. Requirements vary by project scope and permit type, so check with Larkspur planning or Marin County public works before installation; using a permeable base, subdrain, or engineered permeable sections can help meet local runoff rules. If you’re unsure, request guidance when you order and we can flag common permit considerations for your address.
A practical rule: tons = area (sq ft) x depth (inches) x 0.00417, using a typical gravel density. For example, a 200 sq ft path at 2" depth needs about 200 x 2 x 0.00417 = 1.67 tons; note Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, so you may need to round up. Densities vary by type, so treat this as an estimate and use our material calculator or contact our team for a precise quote.
Costs include material, delivery, base preparation (grading and compacted base), geotextile, compaction, and labor or contractor fees. In the San Francisco area you’ll typically see material and delivery costs quoted per ton, plus installation items that can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on driveway size and prep needed; a small residential driveway often costs more in labor than in raw gravel. Get multiple local quotes and supply your driveway dimensions when ordering; Hello Gravel can quote delivered material costs so you can share accurate numbers with contractors.
Use larger, angular rock for slope stabilization and erosion control: 1.5" to 3" crushed rock, riprap for concentrated water flow, and graded rock for terraces or drainage swales. Combine rock with geotextile fabric, subdrains, retaining features (timber or rock terraces), and plantings that stabilize soil; these measures are especially important in Larkspur where winter storms can trigger runoff. For engineered slope work, consult a civil engineer or erosion-control specialist and supply project specs when ordering stone.
In Larkspur’s Mediterranean climate expect to regrade and add new top material every 1–3 years in higher-traffic areas, with light maintenance like weed control and edging annually. With proper base preparation, drainage, and periodic topping, a gravel driveway or path can perform well for 5–15 years before major rework is needed. Stay on top of drainage after winter storms to prevent washouts and replenish migrated material after the rainy season.
Contractors commonly add a markup to materials and charge separately for labor and site prep; typical material markups in the Bay Area often fall in the low double digits, while labor and installation markup vary by contractor and project complexity. Seasonal demand (winter grading season, spring landscaping) and truck availability can also affect delivered prices, so get multiple bids and lock in material delivery dates early. Hello Gravel provides transparent material pricing and scheduling to help you compare contractor quotes.
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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