Gravel in Dillon, CO

Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and standard delivery is 2+ business days. Many Dillon deliveries are free, but remote addresses, tight access, steep driveway approaches, or requests for next-day delivery can add fees; your quote at checkout will show any extra charges. Contact our team if you need a specific delivery window or have access constraints.

For Dillon’s freeze-thaw cycles and snow, angular crushed stone (3/4u0022 minus or 1u0022 crushed) with some fines is best because it compacts and locks together, resisting movement under freeze-thaw. Avoid smooth river rock or pea gravel on steep or high-traffic areas because they can shift and rut when frozen or during spring thaw.

Measure the area in square feet and decide the depth in inches, then use: cubic yards = (square feet x depth in inches) / 324. Multiply cubic yards by about 1.3 tons per cubic yard as a local estimate to get tons, then round up and remember Hello Gravel’s 3-ton minimum. If you want help, use our material calculator or contact our team with your dimensions.

Local rules vary: some HOAs in Summit County may restrict visible loose rock or require landscaping approvals, and driveway work that alters a public right-of-way or stormwater flow can require permits from the Town of Dillon or Summit County. Check with your HOA and call the Town of Dillon public works or Summit County planning before major grading or curb cuts to confirm permit needs.

Use a base of compactable crushed stone (3/4u0022 minus or 1u0022 minus) topped with a slightly larger angular surface course (3/8u0022 to 3/4u0022) to combine compaction and traction. Adding a small percentage of fines helps interlock material in freeze-thaw conditions; avoid rounded stones that roll under tires.

Contractor pricing in West Colorado usually breaks down into site prep (grading, drainage, removal), base material, surface material, compaction, and hauling. Prices vary with access and slope; ask contractors for itemized bids and compare cost per cubic yard installed plus labor for accurate local pricing.

Screened gravel has been sized to remove large chunks; washed gravel has been rinsed to remove silt and clay. Washed gravel is cleaner and better for drainage and for mixing with concrete, while screened (with some fines) is often preferred for driveway bases because it compacts well; check Hello Gravel listings or ask your supplier for what’s available locally.

Gravel provides good surface drainage but loose gravel can wash if not properly installed; combining compacted crushed stone with edging, geotextile fabric, and diversion swales or riprap where concentrated runoff occurs greatly improves erosion control. For steep or high-flow areas, use larger rock or engineered drainage channels to protect slopes during spring melt.

Expect light maintenance every spring: regrading ruts, moving displaced material back in place, and addressing low spots after heavy runoff. Plan to add fresh gravel every 2 to 5 years depending on traffic and weather; costs depend on local material prices and delivery fees, so get a quote on Hello Gravel when you need replenishment.

Use the formula: cubic yards = (area in sq ft x depth in inches) / 324. For example, a 12' x 20' parking pad (240 sq ft) at a 4u0022 depth needs about 3.0 cubic yards, roughly 4 tons using 1.3 tons per cubic yard. A 12' x 60' driveway at 4u0022 needs about 8.9 cubic yards, roughly 11.5 tons; round up for waste and to meet the 3-ton minimum.

Drivers may be able to do tailgate spreading at their discretion and you can request it at checkout, but spreading is not guaranteed because safety, equipment, and site conditions vary. If spreading is required, note it in Order Notes and be ready to discuss options with the driver upon arrival.