Stone in Richmond, KY

Stone in the Richmond area is typically supplied by local quarries, landscape supply yards, and aggregate distributors serving Madison County and surrounding counties. Hello Gravel sources regionally and can connect you to trusted local suppliers once you enter your zip code on our site.

Delivery cost varies with distance, material, and order size; many Richmond orders qualify for free delivery while others incur a per-ton fee. Typical additional charges by suppliers in the region range from $0 to about $30 per ton, with a common minimum order of 3 tons and occasional flat minimum delivery fees of $50 to $150 depending on access.

Common sizes in Richmond include 3/8" pea stone for walkways, #57 (about 3/4") crushed stone for top layers, and 1" to 2" stone or #2 stone for base. Blends like crusher-run (mixed sizes plus fines) are also used as a compacting base for driveways to lock together and resist migration into clay soils.

For Richmond's freeze-thaw and clay conditions, an angular crushed stone with a well-compacted base is best because it drains well and resists shifting. Contractors often use a 1"-2" base stone with a layer of crusher-run or 3/4" stone on top, plus geotextile fabric under the base to reduce mixing with native clay.

As a rule of thumb, 100 sq ft at 2 inches depth requires about 0.8 tons of stone, and at 4 inches you need about 1.6 tons. These estimates assume typical crushed stone density and can vary with material type and compaction, so order a little extra for waste and compaction.

Permit and HOA rules vary by neighborhood and whether the driveway ties to a county or state road; many residential projects in Richmond do not need a building permit, but driveway approaches onto public roads often require a permit from Madison County or KYTC. Check with Madison County Planning and Zoning and your HOA before starting work to confirm local rules and any culvert or slope requirements.

Local contractors typically remove topsoil, install geotextile fabric over the subgrade, place a 4" to 8" base in 2" to 3" lifts, and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller. They also crown driveways slightly for drainage and finish with a 1" to 2" wearing layer; doing the work in lifts and compacting thoroughly helps resist rutting in Richmond's clay soils.

With proper installation, stone driveways in the Richmond area can last 10 to 20 years or longer; lifespan depends on use, drainage, and maintenance. Typical maintenance includes annual grading and occasional topping (adding 0.25" to 0.5" of stone) — small driveways often cost $50 to $300 a year in aggregate and grading work depending on condition.

Angular stone generally offers very good drainage and resists rutting when installed with a proper base, making it a strong choice for Richmond's clay soils. Crushed limestone can compact very hard and produce dust, while recycled concrete is cost-effective but variable in quality; choose angular, well-graded stone and good drainage practices for best mud control.

Madison County and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) have standards for driveway aprons and approaches, especially where a driveway connects to a county or state road. Before building, contact Madison County Road Department or KYTC for permit requirements and any material or depth specifications for driveways on public roads.

Enter your zip code on Hello Gravel to see local availability, choose your stone type and quantity, and pick a delivery date at checkout; the minimum order is 3 tons. For help with material selection, quantities, or next-day delivery options, contact our team at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734.

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.

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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.