Gravel in Metter, GA

Material prices for bulk gravel in the Metter area commonly range from about $20 to $40 per ton delivered, depending on type and local availability. For a small 1-car driveway (about 200 sq ft at 3" depth) expect roughly 2.6 tons of material, so material cost alone would be about $50 to $105; installation (grading, spreading, compacting) can add roughly $150 to $800 depending on contractor, job complexity, and site access. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order in many areas, so small jobs may hit that minimum; get a local quote to see if delivery fees or free delivery apply to your zip code.

On clay soils found in West Georgia, angular crushed stone or crusher-run (stones with fines) perform best because the pieces lock together and resist rutting. Avoid loose, rounded materials like pea gravel or river rock for driveways, since they move and spread on clay. For long-term stability, use a compacted crushed-stone base (3/4" or #57) with a finer top layer or crusher-run to help lock the surface in place.

Hot, humid summers encourage vegetation growth and make fines more prone to compaction, while heavy rain events cause washouts, rutting, and potholes on poorly drained gravel surfaces. Proper slope, edge containment, compaction, and good drainage (ditches or drains) are essential to prevent standing water and erosion after storms. Expect more frequent touch-ups after heavy rain seasons and plan drainage improvements before adding new material.

Use 1 cubic yard = 27 cu ft and estimate about 1.4 tons per cubic yard for gravel. Typical estimates: a 1-car driveway (200 sq ft) at 3" depth needs about 1.85 yd3 or ~2.6 tons, at 4" about 2.47 yd3 or ~3.5 tons; a 2-car driveway (400 sq ft) at 3" needs about 3.70 yd3 or ~5.2 tons, at 4" about 4.94 yd3 or ~6.9 tons. A 3' x 50' walkway (150 sq ft) at 3" uses about 1.39 yd3 or ~2.0 tons. These are estimates; round up for waste and compaction and remember Hello Gravel’s 3-ton minimum in many areas.

Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers and haulers serving the Metter area and typically enforces a 3-ton minimum order in many locations. You can check availability and exact minimums by entering your zip code on Hello Gravel’s site or contacting our team; we’ll connect you to nearby suppliers and provide transparent pricing and delivery options. Deliveries are made by contracted dump trucks (usually tri-axle), so confirm access and drop location before scheduling.

Gravel is the lowest upfront cost and is easy to repair, but it requires regular maintenance (regrading, replenishing) and handles washouts poorly without good drainage. Asphalt and concrete cost more up front, provide a smoother surface, and need less frequent routine maintenance, but they are more expensive to install and can be prone to cracking if subgrade drainage is poor. For many low-traffic rural lanes in Metter, a well-built gravel surface with proper drainage is the most cost-effective choice, while paved options make sense where long-term low-maintenance and load-bearing are priorities.

In the Metter area you should plan on basic maintenance at least once per year and more intensive regrading every 1 to 3 years depending on rainfall and traffic. Replenish the top 1 to 2 inches of gravel every 2 to 4 years for normal use, and repair potholes or ruts as soon as they appear to avoid larger problems. Regularly clearing drainage channels and trimming vegetation also reduces washout and extends the surface life.

Yes, geotextile fabric is often worth the cost on clay soils and wet sites around Metter because it helps separate the subgrade from the gravel, reducing mixing, rutting, and loss of fines. It is most effective when combined with a properly compacted aggregate base and good drainage; fabric alone will not prevent washouts in severe runoff conditions. Make sure fabric is installed flat with overlapped seams and covered by enough base material so it is not exposed to UV or traffic.

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.