Gravel in Carmel, IN

Gravel driveways are seen in parts of Carmel, especially on older lots, semi-rural edges, and properties without HOA restrictions, but many newer and upscale neighborhoods favor paved driveways. Carmel is a growing suburban city (population about 87,892) where paved surfaces are common, so expect mixed prevalence depending on neighborhood and subdivision rules.

You often need HOA approval if your property is in a covenant-controlled subdivision; many HOAs restrict or specify driveway materials. For city permits, simple resurfacing usually does not require a permit, but changing the driveway footprint, curb cuts, or affecting stormwater may require review by the City of Carmel or Hamilton County, so check with local planning or your HOA before work.

A common, reliable build is a compacted base of 3/4" minus crushed stone (angular) with a total compacted depth of 4" to 6" for low-traffic driveways, topped with a 1" to 2" wearing layer of 3/8" to 1/2" crushed stone or crushed limestone. Because central Indiana has freeze-thaw cycles and clay subsoils in some areas, use good drainage, optional geotextile fabric, and edge restraints to limit spreading and rutting.

Material prices in the Midwest vary by stone type and season, but delivered gravel often falls roughly in the $20 to $60 per ton range depending on size and quality; Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum. Installed costs (material plus grading, compacting, and edging) commonly range from about $1.50 to $6.00 per square foot depending on scope and contractor labor; get a local quote for an accurate estimate.

Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and trucking partners serving Carmel, Marion County and nearby Hamilton County suppliers. Standard delivery through Hello Gravel is 2+ business days, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; installation contractors often schedule work 1 to 3 weeks out in normal season, but timing varies with demand.

Yes. While gravel is more permeable than pavement, altering drainage patterns, filling wet areas, or increasing runoff could require city review or stormwater controls in Carmel, so check local stormwater rules and avoid directing runoff onto neighbor properties. Adding proper grading, swales, or edge drains will reduce problems and help meet local requirements when they apply.

Most gravel driveways need light maintenance each year (raking and addressing potholes) and typically receive a topping of 1/2" to 1" of new material every 1 to 3 years depending on traffic. DIY topping is mainly material cost (a few hundred dollars for small driveways); contractor regrading and replenishing commonly runs in the low hundreds to a few hundred dollars depending on access and size.

Yes, Hello Gravel works with suppliers and haulers to fulfill larger commercial and HOA orders across the Indianapolis-Carmel metro. Project timelines depend on tonnage and scheduling but expect lead times from several days up to a few weeks for large-volume deliveries and coordinated hauling; contact Hello Gravel for a custom quote and scheduling details.

Properties on the older outskirts of Carmel or in semi-rural areas are more likely to have or allow gravel driveways, while newer, affluent subdivisions and many HOA-controlled neighborhoods commonly require paved surfaces. Always check your neighborhood covenant or HOA rules first, since enforcement varies and some areas explicitly prohibit loose-surface driveways.

Light-gray Indiana limestone and crushed angular stone are popular locally because they compact well and match the regional look; decorative options like pea gravel or colored river rock are also ordered for patios and accent driveways. Premium and specialty aggregates are available through Hello Gravel, but color and texture vary by regional suppliers, so request photos or notes in your order.

Use this quick formula: cubic yards = (area in sq ft x depth in inches) / 324, then multiply cubic yards by about 1.4 to convert to tons (typical crushed stone density). For example, a 10' x 20' driveway (200 sq ft) at 3" depth needs roughly 1.85 cubic yards or about 2.6 tons, so it meets Hello Gravel's 3-ton minimum after rounding and adding 10% for compaction and waste.

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.