Gravel in Oglethorpe, GA

Delivered price varies by type and local availability, but expect roughly $30 to $70 per ton for common gravels in West Georgia. Pea gravel and specialty decorative gravels tend to be at the higher end, while crushed base materials are usually cheaper. Final pricing depends on your exact zip code, minimum-order rules (Hello Gravel minimum 3 tons), and delivery distance from nearby quarries.

For clay soils and West Georgia's humid summers, use a layered approach: a compacted crushed-stone base (3/4" minus or crush-and-run) for stability, topped with #57 crushed stone or pea gravel for surface traction. Crushed stone resists rutting better than rounded river rock, and #57 drains fairly well; pea gravel is attractive but can shift on slopes. Adding geotextile fabric under the base helps keep clay from mixing into the gravel.

For 100 sq ft at 2" depth you need about 0.86 tons of gravel, and at 4" depth about 1.73 tons, using a typical density of about 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order, so a 100 sq ft area will usually require buying more than needed or combining with another small project. Use our material calculator to size orders precisely for your site.

Enter your zip code on Hello Gravel to see suppliers and delivery options serving Oglethorpe; we connect you with local quarries and contracted haulers in West Georgia. Delivery is by dump truck (typically tri-axle) and standard lead time is 2 or more business days, with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. If you need help, call our team and we can check availability and give a delivery estimate for your address.

Permit and HOA requirements vary: Oglethorpe city and Macon County may have rules about driveway setbacks, stormwater, and curb cuts, and local HOAs often have specific appearance rules. Contact Oglethorpe city hall and Macon County planning or your HOA before finalizing plans. If you want, call Hello Gravel for general guidance, but always confirm with local authorities for binding requirements.

Start with geotextile fabric over the native clay, then install 4 to 6 inches of compacted crushed stone (crush-and-run or 3/4" minus) as a load-bearing base. Add a 1 to 2 inch wearing surface of #57 or pea gravel if desired, and include drainage features like a shallow swale, French drain, or outlet to prevent ponding. Proper grading away from buildings and edge restraints will reduce washout during heavy summer storms.

Common tasks are occasional raking to regrade, filling low spots, adding 1/2" to 1" of new gravel every 1-3 years, and clearing weeds. For a typical residential driveway in Oglethorpe, homeowner maintenance costs run roughly $50 to $300 per year depending on size and erosion; professional grading or larger replenishment events cost more. Regular maintenance helps avoid costly repairs after heavy rain periods.

Stabilizers and gravel grids reduce rutting and spreading on slopes or heavy-use driveways and are often worth the extra cost where clay subsoils cause movement. They improve load distribution and can reduce how often you need to top up gravel, but they add upfront cost and may require professional installation. Typical installed costs range widely; ask Hello Gravel about local suppliers of stabilizer products and get a site-specific recommendation.

Gravel has the lowest upfront cost per square foot, followed by asphalt, with concrete and pavers generally costing the most. Over time, gravel has higher routine maintenance (regrading, replenishing) while asphalt and concrete need less frequent but more expensive repairs or replacement. For many Oglethorpe homeowners, gravel is the most budget-friendly initial option, but factor in maintenance and drainage costs when comparing lifecycle expenses.

Open-graded crushed stone or a layered system with a coarse, permeable base and a loose top layer (like 3/4" open-graded stone or pea gravel) works best for permeability. Because Oglethorpe sits on clay-prone soils, combine permeability with drainage features (swales or French drains) to manage runoff effectively. Hello Gravel sources these materials from regional suppliers, but availability can vary by zip code, so check our site to see what is available near Oglethorpe.

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!

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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.