Decorative Stone & Rock in Johns Creek, GA

Delivered prices vary by stone type and season, but Johns Creek customers typically see a range of about $35 to $100 per ton. Pea gravel and crushed granite tend toward the lower end ($35-$60/ton), while larger river rock and specialty decorative boulders can be $60-$100+/ton. Use Hello Gravel to get an exact delivered quote for your zip code and the specific stone you want.

Multiple local landscape supply yards, independent stone yards, and regional quarries serving the Atlanta-Sandy Springs metro deliver to Johns Creek. Big-box stores sell bagged products but for bulk tons you will find the best options through local suppliers or via Hello Gravel, which connects you to vetted suppliers and haulers in your area. Check our checkout by zip to see available suppliers and delivery windows near Johns Creek.

Johns Creek’s red clay can hold water and shrink or swell, which affects settling and drainage under stone. Proper preparation—grading, a compacted base of crushed stone or crusher-run, and a drainage plan—prevents sinking, rutting, and washouts. If your yard stays wet, add a thicker base, perimeter drainage, or a layer of geotextile fabric to stabilize the stone.

Typical estimates (assumes compaction and a top layer): a single-car driveway roughly 20' x 50' at 3" depth uses about 10-15 tons; a 4' x 30' walkway at 2" depth uses about 1-2 tons; a 12' x 12' patio at 2" depth uses about 1-3 tons depending on base requirements; and a 100 sq ft flower bed at 1" depth needs about 0.5-1 ton. These are starting estimates—use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or provide exact dimensions to get a precise tonnage.

Johns Creek city code and individual HOA covenants can restrict front-yard materials, colors, or require permits for major landscape changes. Many HOAs limit rock sizes, prohibit colored rock in visible areas, or require approval for front-yard landscaping. Check your HOA guidelines and the City of Johns Creek planning department before ordering to avoid rework or violations.

Crushed granite and crushed stone (½" to 1") perform well in Johns Creek because they lock together, drain well, and resist movement. Decomposed granite compacts nicely for paths but can erode on steep or very wet sites; pea gravel and river rock look attractive but shift more under foot and lawn mowers. Choose stone based on use: stable crushed material for driveways and high-traffic areas, rounded stone for dry riverbeds, and decomposed granite for compacted paths.

On slopes use terraces or short retaining walls, install a compacted crusher-run base, and include geotextile fabric to prevent clay migration. Add edging (steel, concrete, or treated timber) to keep stone from creeping downhill, and consider installing small drainage swales or French drains to manage runoff. For steeper slopes use stepped terraces with multiple small beds rather than a single loose layer of stone.

Expect light maintenance annually and moderate upkeep every 2-5 years: weed removal or herbicide treatments once or twice per year, re-leveling edges as needed, and topping up stone as it settles or washes away. Material top-up costs depend on stone type but plan on $40-$90 per ton delivered; basic weed-control supplies or a professional touch-up can run $50-$300 depending on scope. Proper installation reduces long-term maintenance and frequency of replenishing.

Johns Creek has mild winters with occasional freezes; these cycles cause less damage than in colder climates but heavy rain events are the bigger concern. Intense storms can cause settling, washouts, and movement on poorly prepared sites, especially over clay soils. Good compaction, drainage features, and proper edging limit seasonal shifting and help maintain appearance year-round.

A complete contractor quote should itemize materials (by ton), delivery, site prep (removal of old material), base material and compaction, edging, and labor. Common mistakes to watch for include underestimating tonnage, skipping a compacted base or edging, not addressing drainage, and failing to account for truck access or HOA/permit needs. Ask for references, detailed line-item bids, and photos of similar local work before hiring.

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!

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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.