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 Santa Maria Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Santa Maria is a mid-sized coastal city with a population of 139,404 and steady development—growing at about 0.50% annually. The region’s Mediterranean-influenced climate, with 260 sunny days per year and 14.00 inches of annual rainfall, shapes local landscaping and construction needs. Homeowners and small contractors here balance suburban growth with an agricultural legacy, creating demand for durable, low-maintenance aggregates that work in sun-drenched, semi-arid conditions. Gravel is often chosen for driveways, walkways, and garden beds because it tolerates heat, reduces irrigation needs, and performs well where soils are sandy or clayey from local geology. In Santa Maria’s climate, gravel helps with surface drainage and reduces erosion during seasonal rains while staying low-maintenance through long dry stretches. Local gravel blends reflect regional rock types, so color and texture can vary; angular crushed mixes provide better interlock for driveways and paths, while rounded rock works well for decorative areas. Hello Gravel connects homeowners to trusted local suppliers and haulers, offers clear pricing and scheduled delivery, and makes it simple to order the right gravel for Santa Maria projects without the hassle of sourcing and coordinating trucks yourself.Popular Projects in Santa Maria This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing20 tons
- Gravel Xeriscape Bed12 tons
- Gravel Garden Pathway5 tons
- Gravel RV Parking Pad25 tons
- Gravel Dry Creek Drainage15 tons
Santa Maria Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Santa Maria, CA
- 🏘️ Population: 139,404
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 14.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 260/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 10a
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.50% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Santa Maria Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Spring Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Winter Rain Softening
Summer Tip: For Santa Maria yards, pair a permeable gravel base with edging and a weed barrier to keep rock in place and support surface drainage during seasonal rains.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Santa Maria gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Santa Maria.
Material-only prices in Santa Maria typically vary by type: basic crushed rock or road base about $30-$60 per ton, decomposed granite $40-$80 per ton, and decorative pea gravel or river rock $50-$120 per ton. Convert to cubic yards using about 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.4 tons; delivery and installer labor add to the total. Hello Gravel lists a 3-ton minimum order and offers standard delivery in 2+ business days (next-day available for orders placed before noon CST with a fee), so final cost depends on your material choice, delivery options, and any spreading services.
For Santa Maria, crushed rock or crushed stone is a good all-around choice because angular particles lock together and compact well on sandy soils. Decomposed granite works well for low-traffic paths and gives a natural look but needs compaction and occasional top-up. River rock and pea gravel drain well but can shift on slopes, so they are better for drainage swales or decorative areas than for high-traffic driveways.
A 20x20 ft driveway is 400 sq ft. At 3" depth you need about 3.7 cubic yards (≈5.2 tons); at 4" depth about 4.9 cubic yards (≈6.9 tons), using 1 yd3 ≈ 1.4 tons. Remember Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, so the 3" option may still meet the minimum but confirm delivery and rounding with our team.
Local quarries and landscape suppliers serve Santa Maria; Hello Gravel connects you to trusted local suppliers and haulers so you can compare options without calling multiple yards. Typical supplier minimums are often 3-5 tons, and delivery fees depend on distance, truck type, and site conditions; Hello Gravel shows delivery availability and upfront pricing at checkout. If you need help, use the zip code checker or contact our team to get local supplier details and a quote.
Most residential gravel driveways in Santa Maria do not require a city building permit, but HOA rules commonly require approval and may specify materials, edging, or setbacks. For sites near protected creeks, wetlands, or steep slopes, city or county permits and stormwater controls may apply. Always check with the City of Santa Maria building department and your HOA before installing; Hello Gravel can help with material and base recommendations.
Gravel provides good surface drainage and can reduce sheet erosion when placed with proper base and slope control, but plain loose gravel can wash down steep slopes during storms. For slopes and creek edges use larger, angular rock or riprap, add geotextile fabric, and create terraces or check dams to slow water. Work near creeks may require permits from county or state agencies, so check regulations before placing material in or next to waterways.
Expect light maintenance: annual weeding and raking, edging as needed, and topping off material every 2-5 years depending on traffic and weather. Small yearly tasks like weed control and raking are often $50-$200 if contracted; topping off a 20x20 driveway by 1/2" might cost roughly $50-$150 for material and delivery. Regular edging, proper drainage, and occasional re-compaction extend life and reduce how often you need new gravel.
Gravel is usually the least expensive up front, asphalt is midrange, and pavers are most expensive to install. With maintenance, gravel driveways can last 10-25 years, asphalt 15-30 years, and well-installed pavers 25-50 years. Gravel is more permeable and tends to stay cooler than asphalt, while pavers and asphalt retain more heat; selection depends on budget, local drainage needs, and aesthetics.
Use a stable base of compacted crusher-run or class II base aggregate (typically 4-6" compacted) topped by 2-3" of surface gravel; a geotextile fabric beneath the base helps separate sandy soils and reduces migration. Compact each layer with a plate compactor or roller and install edge restraints to keep gravel from spreading. Proper base and compaction are especially important in Santa Maria’s sandy soils to prevent rutting and settling.
Yes: stormwater runoff, dust control, and wildfire defensible-space rules can influence your choice. Gravel promotes permeability when correctly installed, helping with stormwater, but avoid placing loose material in stream channels where it can move downstream. For wildfire defensible space, gravel can be a noncombustible ground cover near structures, but follow local fire department guidance and HOA rules for clearances and material types.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
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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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