Gravel in Villa Rica, GA

Material prices in Villa Rica vary by type and supplier, but expect common gravels to run roughly $20 to $60 per ton ($14 to $43 per cubic yard, using ~1.4 tons per cubic yard). Delivery or haul charges depend on distance and truck size; small residential loads often add a flat fee of $40 to $150 or about $10 to $30 per ton. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and shows delivery options and exact fees during checkout based on your zip code.

For Villa Rica’s West Georgia clay, angular crushed stone such as #57 or 3/4"-1" crushed stone is usually best because it locks together and sheds water. Avoid fine, rounded gravels like pea gravel or river rock on driveways where vehicles travel, since they shift on clay and rut. Adding a compacted base layer and geotextile fabric improves stability and reduces mixing with clay subgrade.

Rules of thumb: a single-car driveway (10 x 25 ft) at 4" depth needs about 3.1 cubic yards (~4.4 tons); a two-car driveway (20 x 25 ft) at 4" needs about 6.2 cubic yards (~8.7 tons). A 12 x 12 ft patio at 2" depth needs about 0.9 cubic yards (~1.3 tons). Increase quantities for thicker bases (6" or more) or to allow for compaction and settling.

Villa Rica’s humid, high-rainfall climate and clay soils can trap water if the subgrade is not prepared, leading to rutting and washouts. Proper slope, a well-compacted crush base, and good drainage (ditches or French drains) help water move away from the gravel surface and extend life. Yearly maintenance after heavy rainy seasons is common to fix ruts and replenish washed areas.

Installed costs vary with scope, but a properly installed gravel driveway in Villa Rica typically ranges $2.50 to $6.00 per square foot when including base material, geotextile, grading, and compaction. Lower-end jobs that only add a thin topcoat cost less; full rebuilds with excavation and drainage work cost more. Get local quotes because soil conditions, driveway length, and access affect price.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers that service Villa Rica; availability shows after you enter your zip code. Small residential deliveries commonly have a 3-ton minimum, but some suppliers or specific stone types may have higher minimums. If you need a larger commercial quantity, suppliers and quarries offer bulk pricing and larger minimums—ask Hello Gravel to match you with options in West Georgia.

Plan on periodic maintenance: light regrading and adding 1/4" to 1/2" of fresh topcoat every 1 to 3 years for driveways with normal traffic; heavy-use areas may need topping sooner. Annual tasks include raking low spots, pulling weeds, and addressing drainage issues after rainy seasons. For longer life, keep edges contained and refill low spots promptly to prevent water pooling and subgrade damage.

#57 and similar crushed stone are best for driveways and high-traffic areas because they compact and lock together; they also drain well on clay soils. Pea gravel and river rock are decorative and good for walkways or garden beds but shift easily and are poor for driveways. River rock is larger and rounded, so it resists compaction and is best for drainage swales or landscaping accents rather than driving surfaces.

Permit and HOA rules vary by neighborhood in Villa Rica; some city or county jurisdictions require a permit for driveway modifications, and many HOAs have standards about surface materials, curb appeal, and drainage. Before starting, check Villa Rica city code or contact your HOA and use Hello Gravel’s customer service to confirm any local rules. If drainage changes are involved, local permitting or inspections may be required.

Excavate weak topsoil, install geotextile fabric, and place a 4" to 6" crushed-stone base compacted in lifts before adding a 2" to 3" topcoat of smaller aggregate. Ensure the driveway has a slight crown and positive drainage away from structures to avoid water soaking into the clay. Edge restraints and periodic compaction help keep gravel from migrating into the clay subgrade.

Gravel typically has the lowest upfront installed cost and is quick to install, but it requires more routine maintenance such as regrading and topping every few years. Asphalt has higher initial cost and needs periodic sealcoating and possible overlays every 10-20 years, while pavers have the highest upfront cost but long lifespans and easy spot repairs. Consider traffic, desired appearance, and long-term maintenance when choosing between them for Villa Rica properties.

Yes, standard delivery generally takes 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is often available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Hello Gravel shows available delivery dates during checkout and will coordinate with local haulers to meet your timing needs. Remember that weather and supplier inventory in West Georgia can affect lead times.

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.