Gravel in Oakwood, GA

Crushed stone (3/4" and #57) is the most common choice for driveways because it locks together when compacted and resists rutting. Pea gravel or small river rock is popular for patios and decorative areas but is less stable under traffic. Larger river rock, riprap, or 2"+ crushed stone are recommended for erosion control and drainage swales. Due to regional sourcing, color and texture may vary around Oakwood.

Oakwood sits on red clay that compacts and sheds water, which can lead to poor subgrade drainage and washouts after heavy rain. Plan for a well-prepared base: remove soft clay, add a compacted crushed-stone base, and grade toward drains or swales. Using geotextile fabric and French drains where water concentrates will reduce migration of clay into the gravel and help the surface last longer.

Estimated quantities vary by depth. For a 2-car driveway (about 20' x 40'): 4" depth ≈ 10 cu yd (≈13 tons), 6" depth ≈ 15 cu yd (≈19 tons). A 12' x 20' patio at 3" depth ≈ 2.2 cu yd (≈3 tons). A 50' walkway 4' wide at 2" depth ≈ 1.2 cu yd (≈1.6 tons). (We use 1 cu yd ≈ 1.3 tons as a working estimate.)

Bulk gravel in West Georgia commonly ranges roughly $25 to $55 per ton delivered, which is about $32 to $71 per cubic yard depending on type and distance. Prices rise with specialty materials (color, decorative river rock) and during high-demand seasons like spring. Your final price will depend on material type, delivery distance, order size, and timing; Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and offers standard delivery in 2+ business days with next-day options for eligible orders.

Deliveries use local dump trucks (typically tri-axle) and are scheduled through our checkout calendar; standard delivery is 2+ business days with a next-day option for qualifying orders. Drivers may be able to tailgate-spread at their discretion if requested at checkout, but spreading is not guaranteed. You can add order notes for placement preferences; regional suppliers mean material appearance may vary.

For slopes and high-erosion areas, use larger crushed stone or riprap for toe protection and #1 to #3 crushed rock for slope cover where flow is moderate. Install geotextile fabric, place a compacted stone base, and consider geogrid or terraces on steep slopes to reduce movement. Pair rock with vegetation, check dams, or outlet protection to slow water and prevent undermining.

Loose pea gravel may need significant replenishing every 3 to 7 years and more frequent raking, while a properly compacted crushed-stone driveway with a good base can last 10 to 20+ years with periodic maintenance. Plan to regrade and top up 1 to 2 inches every 2 to 5 years, perform annual weed control, and address low spots after heavy rains. Regular edging and maintaining drainage will extend surface life.

Upfront, gravel is the least expensive option: roughly $1 to $3 per square foot installed, asphalt about $3 to $5, concrete $4 to $8, and pavers $8 to $20 depending on materials and prep. Gravel has lower initial cost but higher routine maintenance (regrading, topping up) while asphalt and concrete cost more up front but need different long-term repairs. Consider traffic, drainage, and HOA rules when comparing total lifecycle costs for Oakwood homes.

Rules vary: some Oakwood property owners and nearby HOAs allow gravel, while others require specific materials, edging, or a permitted surface. Before ordering, check Oakwood city zoning or building departments and review any HOA covenants for restrictions on color, material, and drainage. If in doubt, request documentation or a pre-approval from your HOA or the city planning office.

Beyond material and delivery, budget for grading or excavation ($200 to $1,000+ depending on scope), drainage solutions like French drains ($300 to $3,000), edging or curbing ($2 to $10 per linear foot), and optional geotextile or geogrid ($0.50 to $2 per sq ft). Spreading and compacting labor is often billed separately as an hourly or flat rate; get detailed quotes from contractors for the full scope. Contact Hello Gravel for delivery pricing and use our material calculator to estimate quantities before getting contractor bids.

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!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

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.