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 Loyalton Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Loyalton has a city population of 1,150 and sits within a steadily growing region with a growth rate of 0.40% annually and a metro area population of 2.5+ million. The local climate (hardiness zone 8b) brings 228 sunny days per year and about 34.25 inches of annual rainfall—conditions that support outdoor living but also create seasonal demands for drainage, erosion control, and durable surfacing. Homeowners in Loyalton frequently take on projects like driveways, walkways, and low-maintenance landscaping that need reliable aggregates. Quality gravel helps stabilize surfaces, reduce mud after rain, and provide long-lasting coverage where native soils can be sandy or silty, so sourcing the right product matters for both DIYers and contractors.Popular Projects in Loyalton This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing15 tons
- Gravel Patio Base3 tons
- Gravel Garden Path3 tons
- Gravel French Drain5 tons
- Gravel Shed Base6 tons
Loyalton Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 1,150
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Loyalton Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: High Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Install
- Dec–Jan: Winter Saturation Risk
Summer Tip: Choose angular, well-draining gravel for driveways and sloped areas, and request a small sample from your local supplier before ordering large quantities. Note delivery access and drop points in your order notes to avoid yard damage.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Loyalton gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Loyalton.
Delivered gravel prices in Loyalton vary with type, quantity, and delivery distance, but common gravels typically fall in a rough range of $30 to $80 per ton. Decorative stones and specialty aggregates can cost more. Exact pricing is shown when you enter your zip code on our site or by contacting Hello Gravel for a local quote.
Hello Gravel works with a network of local suppliers and contracted haulers that serve Loyalton and Sierra County, so you get locally sourced material without having to call multiple quarries. To see which suppliers deliver to your address, enter your zip code on our site or contact our team at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734.
For Loyalton's freeze-thaw cycles, angular crushed rock mixes that include some fines for compaction (for example 3/4" minus or crushed aggregate base) perform well because they lock together and resist displacement. Open-graded rock drains fast but can shift more with traffic, while decomposed granite and rounded river rock can heave more in freeze-thaw conditions. Choosing a compactable base layer and proper drainage is as important as the surface material in this climate.
Use this simple formula: cubic yards = (length ft x width ft x depth in) / 324, then convert to tons by multiplying cubic yards x 1.35 (typical regional factor). Example: a 12 ft x 40 ft driveway at 2 in depth is about 2.96 cu yd, roughly 4.0 tons. Remember Hello Gravel has a material calculator and our minimum order is 3 tons, so round up and check the calculator for exact results.
For private driveways entirely on your property you often do not need a building permit, but you may need an approach permit or county approval if you connect to a county road or change drainage patterns. Sierra County Public Works handles road approaches and right-of-way work, and Caltrans may be involved for state highways. Check with Sierra County planning or Public Works before you start, and we can point you to local contacts if needed.
On clay soils near Loyalton, remove organic topsoil, install a geotextile fabric, then place a compactable base of crushed rock in 2-3 inch lifts, compacting each lift with a plate compactor. For light-use paths 4-6 inches of compacted base is typical; for driveways expect 6-8 inches or more depending on traffic and subgrade. Proper compaction and drainage prevent rutting and frost-related heave.
Open-graded gravels (clean crushed rock, 1"-1.5" drain rock) shed water quickly and are best where drainage is the priority, while mixed-size crushed rock with fines compacts better and resists erosion but drains more slowly. On foothill slopes, combine a compacted base, geotextile, and swales or French drains to control runoff. Avoid fine, clay-rich mixes in steeper or wet spots because they can hold water and freeze-thaw poorly.
Expect routine maintenance like grading low spots after winter, filling potholes, and adding 1 to 3 inches of new surface gravel every 2 to 5 years depending on traffic and drainage. With good base preparation and drainage, a gravel driveway in Loyalton typically performs well for 5 to 15 years before major rework is needed. Heavy trucks or poor drainage shorten life, so proactive repairs extend service life.
Gravel has lower upfront cost and easier local sourcing than asphalt or concrete, and is often the preferred choice for rural Loyalton driveways because it handles freeze-thaw cycles if properly installed. Asphalt and concrete cost more up front but can require less frequent surface maintenance and provide a smoother, higher-load surface. Consider traffic, budget, and drainage when choosing; Hello Gravel can provide tonnage and rough cost estimates to compare options.
Decorative gravels like polished river rock, colored stone, and specialty blends are available regionally but may be less common and cost more than functional crushed rock due to sourcing and limited local supply. If you prefer a decorative look, add color and size preferences in your Hello Gravel order notes and we will check availability and pricing for your area. Expect higher per-ton pricing and possible minimum-order or delivery fees for specialty materials.
Deliveries to Loyalton are made by contracted dump trucks (typically tri-axle); choose your delivery date at checkout and add placement notes for the driver. Tailgate spreading may be possible at the driver's discretion if requested at checkout, but it is not guaranteed. Remember Hello Gravel minimum order is 3 tons and you can call 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734 for help with delivery details.
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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