Gravel in whigham, GA

A common 2-car driveway is about 18-20 feet wide. For a typical length of 40 feet at 4 inches deep, you need roughly 10 cubic yards (about 13 tons using 1 cubic yard = 1.3 tons). If you want 3 inches depth use about 7.5 cubic yards (about 10 tons); for a thicker 6-inch base plan on about 20 cubic yards (about 26 tons). Use our material calculator or contact Hello Gravel to get a precise estimate for your exact dimensions.

In West Georgia clay soils, crushed stone (3/4" or 57 stone) and crushed rock with fines (crusher run) are best because they lock together and shed water. For a smoother surface consider 3/8" or 1/4" screenings over a crushed-stone base; avoid solely using pea gravel on long farm lanes because it shifts and ruts in clay. For heavily used farm lanes, a thicker base with geotextile fabric and larger stone (1-2") underlayer improves drainage and stability.

Because West Georgia is humid with heavy rainfall and sticky clay soils, gravel needs proper drainage to avoid rutting and pooling. A crowned surface, good base layer, and edge drainage (ditches or swales) help water run off and reduce erosion; freeze-thaw is less severe than northern states but can worsen potholes if drainage is poor. Regular maintenance and occasional top-ups keep the surface stable through wet seasons.

Prices vary by material and local sourcing, but expect crushed stone or crusher run to range about $20 to $40 per ton delivered, pea gravel or decorative stone $30 to $60 per ton, and river rock higher. Hello Gravel provides local quotes based on your zip code and minimum order is 3 tons; delivery fees vary but many areas have free delivery included in the listed price. Contact our team or run a quote online for an exact delivered price to Whigham.

Yes. Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and contracted haulers that serve Whigham and the West Georgia region. Use our site to check availability for your zip code, request delivery dates, and add order notes to ask about local contractors for spreading and compaction. If you need help finding installers, contact our sales team and we can point you to local professionals.

Yes, on clay soils we recommend geotextile fabric under the base to prevent mixing of subgrade and gravel, which helps drainage and longevity. A typical build is 4-6 inches of larger crushed stone for the base, compacted, topped by 2-3 inches of 3/4" crushed stone or screenings for the wearing layer. The fabric and base reduce rutting and make maintenance easier in West Georgia's wet conditions.

Minor maintenance like grading and filling low spots is often needed once a year after wet seasons; adding 1-2 inches of fresh gravel every 2-5 years is common depending on traffic. Costs vary by amount added and access, but topping a 2-car driveway typically costs a few hundred dollars for materials if you buy 3-10 tons; labor or machine grading raises the price. Use Hello Gravel to order the right tonnage and get contractor referrals for spreading and compaction.

Look for contractors who offer site prep, geotextile installation, properly graded base layers, mechanical spreading, and compaction with a roller or plate compactor. Hello Gravel handles delivery coordination; request spreading/compaction at checkout and get local contractors' quotes for full installation so you compare price and experience. Ask for references and photos of similar West Georgia projects to confirm they understand clay soil challenges.

Common specifications include a compacted base of 1-2" crushed stone (No. 3 or No. 2) at 4-6" depth, with a wearing surface of 3/4" crushed stone or 57 stone at 2-3" depth. Crusher run (mixed sizes with fines) is often used for the base because it compacts well, while clean 3/4" stone on top provides drainage and traction. Adjust depths and gradings if you have heavy truck traffic or particularly poor subsoil; local suppliers can recommend mixes used in West Georgia.

Gravel has the lowest upfront cost and offers easy, phased repairs, but requires regular grading and topping, especially on clay soils. Asphalt and concrete cost more up front, offer smoother low-maintenance surfaces, and handle heavy use better, but repairs can be costly and repaving is more involved. For rural Whigham properties where budget and drainage flexibility matter, gravel is a practical choice; for high-traffic or curb-appeal needs consider asphalt or concrete.

As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard of gravel weighs about 1.3 tons (this varies by material). Calculate the volume: area (sq ft) x depth (ft) = cubic feet, divide by 27 for cubic yards, then multiply by 1.3 for an approximate tonnage. Hello Gravel's online calculator will do this for you and account for material-specific weights, and remember our minimum order is 3 tons for delivery in most areas.

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.