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 Rancho Santa Margarita Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Rancho Santa Margarita (population 40,740) sits within a growing West California metro that serves a 2.5+ million regional market. With a steady 1.90% annually growth rate, local homeowners and contractors are frequently updating driveways, patios, and landscaping as neighborhoods evolve. The area's climate—228 sunny days per year, an annual rainfall of 34.25 inches, and USDA hardiness zone 8b—makes outdoor work possible much of the year but also creates periods of runoff and dry spells that influence material choice. That combination of steady population growth and varied weather keeps demand high for reliable aggregates: homeowners look for gravel that manages drainage, resists erosion, and creates low-maintenance surfaces that stand up to sun and seasonal rains.Popular Projects in Rancho Santa Margarita This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurface12 tons
- Gravel Patio & Seating6 tons
- Gravel Garden Xeriscape4 tons
- Gravel French Drain8 tons
- Gravel Pathway Installation5 tons
Rancho Santa Margarita Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 40,740
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.90% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Rancho Santa Margarita Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Spring Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: Hot Dry Settling
- Dec–Jan: Winter Rain Limits
Summer Tip: Lay gravel over a compacted, well-graded base with landscape fabric to improve drainage and reduce weeds; choose angular crushed gravel for better compaction and runoff control given the area's annual rainfall of 34.25 inches.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Rancho Santa Margarita gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Rancho Santa Margarita.
A 50 lb bag of gravel covers about 3 square feet at a 2-inch depth. For small paths or patch jobs in Rancho Santa Margarita this is helpful to know, but bulk orders are usually more economical for larger projects.
One ton of gravel covers roughly 120 square feet at a 2-inch depth. Because Hello Gravel sources materials regionally, that coverage is a good planning estimate for projects in Rancho Santa Margarita but can vary slightly by material type and compaction.
Tonnage depends on width and desired depth. For a typical 10-foot-wide driveway in Rancho Santa Margarita, expect about 8 tons at 2 inches, 12-13 tons at 3 inches, and 16-17 tons at 4 inches; adjust up for wider driveways or heavier use.
Two inches is usually too thin for regular vehicle traffic and is best for footpaths or decorative surfaces. For driveways in Rancho Santa Margarita you should plan on 3 to 4 inches compacted for passenger cars and consider a thicker base or compacted subbase if you expect heavy trucks.
Prices vary by material and supplier, but expect roughly $30 to $70 per ton before delivery for common crushed stone. Hello Gravel gives transparent quotes for your zip code and includes delivery options, so request a local quote to see exact pricing.
Gravel (rounded stones) and crushed stone (angular pieces) can be similar in cost, but commonly crushed stone is slightly more expensive due to crushing and grading. In Rancho Santa Margarita your final price will depend on type, availability, and delivery; bulk truck delivery is almost always cheaper per ton than buying bagged material.
A tri-axle dump truck typically carries about 10 to 12 tons and costs vary by load size and region. In Rancho Santa Margarita expect an all-in delivered price in the range of $300 to $1,000 depending on material type and truck size; get an exact Hello Gravel quote to see current local rates.
Ordering bulk by the ton from a local supplier through Hello Gravel is usually the most cost-effective option, compared with buying many small bags. Also consider off-peak ordering and consolidating deliveries to save on per-ton delivery fees.
Yes, many homeowners install gravel themselves with basic tools, a wheelbarrow, rake, and plate compactor. Prep work matters in our area: grade the site, install edging and optionally geotextile fabric, then spread and compact in layers for best results.
Cost depends on width, depth, and material; a short 20-foot driveway (for example 10 feet wide) might need 3 to 5 tons of gravel. At typical local prices that translates to roughly $150 to $400 for material plus delivery and any rental equipment or labor, and Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum for delivery.
Gravel can shift, develop ruts, and require periodic top-ups and maintenance, especially on slopes or with heavy traffic. It can also track into the house, allow weeds through if not properly prepared, and create dust in our drier Southern California climate.
Yes, crushed stone is permeable and drains well compared with solid surfaces, which helps with stormwater management in Rancho Santa Margarita. For long-lasting drainage, pair crushed stone with proper base layers and consider a geotextile fabric to prevent mixing with underlying soil.
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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