Gravel in Denver, CO

Costs vary by material and amount, but plan on roughly $40 to $120 per ton delivered in the Denver area. A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 16 tons, so a single truckload usually runs about $400 to $1,900 delivered depending on gravel type, amount, and site access. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and offers transparent delivery pricing at checkout.

One ton of gravel is roughly 0.7 cubic yards and will cover about 230 sq ft at 1 inch depth, about 115 sq ft at 2 inches, and about 76 sq ft at 3 inches. Coverage changes with the gravel type and how much it settles after spreading, so add a small extra allowance for compaction and grading.

Buying bulk delivered gravel is almost always cheaper per ton than buying bagged material. Choosing commonly available local materials like crusher run, bank run, or recycled crushed concrete will lower costs; use Hello Gravel to compare local supplier quotes and delivery fees before you order.

A 50 lb bag is about 0.025 tons (roughly 0.6 cubic feet) and will cover roughly 6 sq ft at 1 inch depth or about 3 sq ft at 2 inches. For projects larger than a few square feet, bulk delivery is more cost-effective than many bags.

Costs depend on length, width, depth, and material. For example, a 20 ft wide by 40 ft long driveway (800 sq ft) at 3 inches depth needs about 10–12 tons of gravel; at $40–$120 per ton that’s roughly $400–$1,500 for material plus delivery and any base or grading work. Denver-specific factors like drainage, freeze-thaw cycles, and permit or curb work can increase prep or installation costs.

Two inches is generally too thin for a driveway that will carry regular vehicle traffic; it works for walkways, patios, or a top dressing over an existing compacted base. For driveways in Denver, a 3–4 inch finish layer over a properly prepared base (and thicker base for heavier vehicles) is recommended to resist rutting and displacement.

You first need width and desired depth. For a typical single-car driveway 40 ft long by 10–12 ft wide at 3 inches depth, expect roughly 4.5–5.5 cubic yards or about 6–8 tons of gravel. Use the calculator: area (sq ft) x depth (ft) = cubic feet, divide by 27 for cubic yards, then multiply by local tons-per-cubic-yard to get tons.

Gravel itself doesn’t 'expire' but a gravel surface will shift, thin, and develop low spots over time. In Denver’s climate you can expect to add material or regrade every 3–10 years depending on traffic, drainage, and maintenance; high-traffic driveways may need topping more often.

A tri-axle dump truck carrying 10–16 tons will typically cover about 1,150 to 1,800 sq ft at a 2-inch depth (rough range based on material weight). Actual coverage depends on the truck’s load in tons, the gravel’s density, and the compacted depth you need.

Recycled crushed concrete or reclaimed asphalt are common lower-cost alternatives to natural gravel and are widely available in the Denver area. They perform differently for drainage and appearance, so check local availability and suitability for your project before choosing them.

Gravel is typically much cheaper up front than poured concrete. Gravel materials and delivery can cost a few dollars per square foot installed, while concrete pours usually run several times that amount; however, concrete has lower routine maintenance while gravel needs periodic topping and regrading, so consider long-term maintenance costs.

Local, commonly produced mixes such as crusher run, bank run, or recycled crushed concrete are usually the least expensive options. Prices vary by supplier and proximity to quarries or recycling yards, so Hello Gravel can help you compare local options and delivery costs.

A 7x14 dump trailer with 14 ft length and 7 ft width typically carries about 3 to 5 cubic yards of material depending on the sidewall height. For gravel that equals roughly 4 to 7 tons depending on the material density, so check trailer specs and local weight limits before loading.

At 2 inches depth, 20 tons of gravel will cover roughly 2,300 to 2,500 sq ft; at 3 inches it will cover about 1,500 to 1,700 sq ft. Exact coverage depends on gravel density and whether you compact or allow settlement, so order a little extra for grading and low spots.

For a 10x10 area (100 sq ft), a 2-inch depth needs about 0.6 cubic yards or roughly 0.8–1 ton of pea gravel. Keep in mind Hello Gravel’s 3-ton minimum for bulk delivery in many areas; for smaller amounts you can buy bags locally or add extra area to reach the minimum.

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.

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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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