Gravel in Oconee, GA

Oconee homeowners commonly worry about erosion, drainage, dust, rutting, and weeds. West Georgia’s clay soils and heavy summer rains can cause washouts and soft spots if a driveway lacks a proper base and crown. Good grading, edge restraints, and periodic regrading help prevent most issues.

Delivered prices vary by material, distance, and load size, but a typical range for gravel in West Georgia is roughly $25 to $60 per ton delivered. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and shows transparent, location-based pricing at checkout; next-day delivery and special grades may add fees. For an exact quote, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our team.

Common local materials include crushed stone (#57), crush-and-run (stone with fines), pea gravel, river rock, and crushed limestone. #57 and crush-and-run are popular for driveways and roads because they lock and compact well, while pea gravel and river rock are used for patios, decorative beds, and drainage. Regional color and texture vary based on local geology.

West Georgia’s hot, humid summers and frequent rainfall can cause rutting and washouts if drainage and base are inadequate, while occasional freezes have limited impact compared with colder regions. Good drainage, a crowned profile, and proper base material reduce problems; expect to top up or regrade sections every 1–3 years depending on use. In dry spells, dust can be an issue—adding fines or a dust-control product can help.

A simple contractor formula is tons = area(ft2) × depth(in) × 0.0043. As rules of thumb, 1 ton covers about 116 sq ft at 2 inches or about 76 sq ft at 3 inches. For example, a 12 ft by 100 ft driveway at 3 inches is roughly 16 tons; Hello Gravel’s online calculator can do this automatically for your exact dimensions.

Oconee is served by regional quarries and landscape supply yards across West Georgia, and Hello Gravel connects customers to trusted local suppliers and haulers. Availability and exact product names vary by zip code; enter your address on the site to see nearby options, transparent pricing, and delivery windows. Many local suppliers deliver by tri-axle dump truck and follow the Hello Gravel ordering process.

'Gravel' is a general term for rounded rock fragments; 'crushed stone' is mechanical rock fractured into angular pieces that lock together well. Pea gravel is small, rounded, and comfortable underfoot but shifts more and is less load-bearing, while crushed limestone includes fines that help compact and bind the surface. Choose crushed stone or crush-and-run for driveways and pea gravel for decorative areas or patios where drainage is the priority.

Permit and HOA rules vary by location; some rural properties in West Georgia allow gravel drives without permits, while HOAs or county zoning may have restrictions on front-yard materials or curb appearance. Check Oconee’s local planning/zoning office and your HOA covenants before ordering materials. If in doubt, contact Hello Gravel for delivery timing while you confirm approvals.

Key services are site grading and drainage work, a compacted base layer of larger stone, geotextile fabric, top surface stone, and compaction. Labor and site work costs vary by scope, but small driveways often add several hundred to a few thousand dollars for excavation and base prep; get local contractor quotes for precise pricing. Hello Gravel can deliver materials to your contractor or to you if you’re doing the work yourself.

Many Oconee homeowners pick gravel for lower upfront cost, better on-site drainage, easier spot repairs, and a rural aesthetic that fits the area. Gravel is permeable—good for runoff—and simpler to extend or modify than hard surfaces, though it does need periodic maintenance. If you prefer a low-maintenance, permanent surface, discuss asphalt or concrete with a contractor; Hello Gravel can help with materials if you choose a gravel option.

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.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

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.