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 San Marino Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
San Marino has a city population of 12,587 and sits inside a broader metro area of 2.5+ million residents, making it a small, established community within a busy West California region. With a steady growth rate of 0.70% annually, homeowners here invest in durable landscaping and property updates rather than frequent, large-scale redevelopment. The local climate—an average of 228 sunny days per year and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b—creates conditions where good drainage and sun-tolerant surfaces matter. That combination of sun and seasonal rain drives demand for quality aggregates: residents use gravel for permeable driveways, French drains, patios, and erosion control on sloped yards. Because local geology influences color and texture, San Marino homeowners often look for consistent, well-graded gravel that matches their landscape and stands up to local weather cycles.Popular Projects in San Marino This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing25 tons
- Gravel Garden Path5 tons
- Gravel French Drain10 tons
- Gravel Patio Area8 tons
- Gravel Xeriscape Front Yard15 tons
San Marino Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 12,587
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for San Marino Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Season Caution
- May–Sept: High Dust Potential
- Dec–Jan: Poor Compaction Risk
Summer Tip: For most San Marino yards, 3/4" to 1" crushed gravel provides a good balance of drainage and compaction—lay landscape fabric underneath to reduce weed growth and keep gravel from mixing with native soil after heavy rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions - San Marino gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in San Marino.
Typical tri-axle dump trucks used in our service carry roughly 12-16 cubic yards of loose material, which is about 17-22 tons depending on gravel type and moisture. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum; delivered price in the West California area usually varies by material and exact zip code, commonly ranging from about $40 to $100+ per ton for standard gravels and higher for decorative or specialty mixes. For an accurate delivered price to San Marino, enter your zip code on our site or request a quote—delivery is normally scheduled 2+ business days out.
For most driveway and larger landscape projects in San Marino, bulk delivery is more cost-effective once you need more than a few dozen 50 lb bags, because bagged material includes packaging and handling. Hello Gravel offers a 3-ton minimum which is usually the best value for small driveways; for very small patch jobs under a few square feet, 50 lb bags from local garden centers may be convenient but cost much more per ton.
Crushed stone generally provides better compaction and longevity and is often slightly more expensive up front than loose natural gravel, but it can save money long term on maintenance and regrading. Natural river gravel or pea rock can be cheaper in regions where it is locally abundant, but in many San Marino-area projects contractors prefer crushed mixes for a more stable driveway.
Two inches is usually not enough for a durable driveway. For a long-lasting surface in San Marino's mild climate, aim for a compacted 4" top layer of gravel over a 4" crushed-rock base if you are building a new driveway; for resurfacing over an existing stable base, 2-3" of new gravel may be acceptable. Always compact and grade the material to improve drainage and durability.
Costs vary with depth and material: at 3" depth you need about 9.3 cubic yards (roughly 13 tons). Material plus delivery for standard gravel in West California often runs from about $500 to $1,500, and basic installation (grading and compaction) can add $800 to $2,500 depending on access and labor rates. For a precise estimate, request a quote with your zip code and specify depth and gravel type.
If your 20 ft measurement is length and you have a single-car width of about 10 ft, a 20x10 ft driveway at 3" depth needs roughly 1.85 cubic yards, about 2.5-3 tons—right around Hello Gravel's 3-ton minimum. Installation costs depend on site prep and access; expect a small driveway resurfacing job to run several hundred dollars for spreading and compaction, while full base preparation will cost more. Contact our team for a delivery and install estimate for your exact dimensions.
Angular crushed stone (such as 3/4" crushed rock or crushed and screened mixes) is typically most durable because it locks together when compacted. Decomposed granite (DG) is popular in Southern California for its appearance but may need stabilizer and more frequent maintenance; river rock or pea gravel is decorative but tends to shift under vehicle traffic. Crushed base materials are usually widely available and cost-effective in West California, while decorative or imported gravels cost more and may have limited local supply.
For best results you should remove topsoil, compact the subgrade and install a 4" crushed-rock base before the wearing layer; this greatly reduces rutting and weed growth. A geotextile weed barrier is recommended if you want extra weed control, though it does not eliminate weeds entirely. Typical prep and compaction prices in the area vary widely but plan on roughly $1.50 to $3.00 per sq ft for proper base prep; fabric installation adds about $0.50 to $1.00 per sq ft installed.
In San Marino's Mediterranean climate a well-built gravel driveway can last 10-20 years with routine maintenance, such as periodic regrading, replenishing surface material, and addressing drainage. Expect to add a light top-up of gravel every 2-5 years and regrade problem ruts as needed; small annual maintenance costs are typically under a few hundred dollars for homeowners, while major rework costs more. Good drainage and proper base construction are the biggest factors in longevity.
A 50 lb bag of gravel is about 0.48 cubic feet; spread at a 1" depth it covers roughly 5 to 6 sq ft, and at 2" depth it covers about 3 sq ft. Hello Gravel focuses on bulk orders with a 3-ton minimum, so for a few bags check local garden centers or landscape suppliers—many offer bagged material for pickup and some offer local bag delivery through third-party services. For anything larger than a few bags, bulk delivery is usually faster and cheaper per ton.
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!
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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