Stone in Boston, KY

Stone refers to crushed rock of varying sizes (from fines to 1"+ pieces) sourced locally in West Kentucky. In Boston, KY you should expect color and texture to reflect local geology and to see natural variation; photos are a guide but not an exact match. If you have a color preference, add it to Order Notes at checkout and we will relay it to the supplier.

Delivered stone prices in rural West Kentucky commonly range from about $25 to $60 per ton, depending on size and distance from the quarry. Truckload pricing for a tri-axle delivery (roughly 10 to 14 tons) often runs from about $250 to $700; Hello Gravel shows upfront pricing for your zip code and notes a 3-ton minimum. Exact costs vary by supplier, material type, and delivery options, so check your quote before ordering.

For driveways in Boston, KY, 3/4" crushed stone (often sold as 57 or 21A) is commonly recommended for surface layers because it compacts well and sheds water. For drainage, #57 stone (around 3/4") or larger 1"-2" stone is preferred for French drains and pipe surrounds to keep water flowing. Use a compactable base (larger crushed stone) under the surface layer, especially where clay soils are present.

West Kentucky sees seasonal freezes and regular rainfall, which can cause settling, rutting, and washouts if stone is not properly installed and drained. Proper compaction, a solid subbase, edge restraints, and good surface drainage reduce freeze-thaw damage and limit maintenance. Expect occasional top-ups and regrading after heavy rains or winter; keeping vegetation and fines out of surface stone helps preserve drainage.

As a rule of thumb for crushed stone (density ~1.4 tons per cubic yard), 2" depth uses about 0.0087 tons per square foot (one ton covers ~116 sq ft). At 3" depth you need about 0.013 tons per square foot (one ton covers ~77 sq ft), and at 4" depth about 0.017 tons per square foot (one ton covers ~58 sq ft). Remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum—order a bit extra to allow for compaction and settling.

In rural Kentucky, contractor-installed stone driveways typically range roughly from $1.50 to $4.00 per square foot, depending on site prep, haul distance, and whether a subbase or drainage is required. Some contractors charge by the ton for material placement and grading, often adding $10 to $25 per ton for installation labor. Get local estimates and confirm scope (excavation, geotextile, compaction, edge restraint) to compare bids accurately.

Permit and HOA requirements vary by property; small Boston, KY (pop. 1,940) is rural but you should check with the city clerk or Hopkins County planning office before major changes. If you belong to a homeowners association, review its rules for driveways and landscape alterations. Hello Gravel recommends verifying local regulations before ordering to avoid unexpected compliance issues.

Loose crushed stone is usually the lowest upfront cost and is easy to install, but it needs periodic maintenance (regrading and topping up) and can move on slopes or with heavy traffic. Crushed limestone behaves similarly but may compact and lock up more depending on fines, while asphalt is more expensive up front and lasts longer with less routine maintenance. In wet, clay-rich spots around Boston, a well-prepared stone base with good drainage often outperforms a thin asphalt overlay that traps water.

Start by grading the area to shed water (1% to 2% slope away from structures) and remove organic topsoil; install geotextile fabric to separate soil from stone where needed. Use a compactable subbase of larger crushed rock (4" to 6" minimum, compacted in layers), add edge restraints to keep material in place on slopes, and install drainage features like swales or perforated pipe where water concentrates. Good preparation greatly reduces future washouts and maintenance in Boston's clay soils.

Recycled stone or crushed concrete is often available and can be a cost-effective choice for driveways and base layers, but quality varies by supplier. Pros include lower cost and good compaction; cons include mixed particle sizes, potential contaminants, and variable drainage characteristics, so ask for a sample and description before ordering. Hello Gravel can source recycled options in your area and will note material specifics in the quote so you can decide what suits your project.

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.