Gravel in Albany, LA

For Albany and West Louisiana, expect common gravels delivered to cost roughly $25 to $50 per ton, which converts to about $35 to $70 per cubic yard delivered. Final price depends on the type (pea gravel and decorative stone cost more), distance from the supplier, and whether you need next-day delivery or spreading.

For clay subgrades in the Albany area, contractors commonly recommend angular, interlocking materials such as crushed stone #57 or a compactable mix like #411 because they lock together and shed water. Recycled crushed concrete can be a cost-effective base, while pea gravel is better as a decorative top layer rather than a driving surface on its own.

Use cubic yards = (square feet x depth inches) / 324. For a 12'x50' driveway (600 sq ft), you would need about 5.6 yd3 (≈7.8 tons) at 3", 7.4 yd3 (≈10.4 tons) at 4", and 11.1 yd3 (≈15.5 tons) at 6" using a conversion of about 1.4 tons per cubic yard. These are estimates; always round up and ask your supplier for a site-specific calculation.

Yes — West Louisiana's heavy summer storms and clay soils increase the risk of surface washout and rutting, especially on slopes or poor-grade areas. Contractors mitigate this with proper grading and crown, culverts or French drains for runoff, edging, a stable compacted base, and sometimes geotextile fabric to prevent mixing with the clay subgrade.

Local suppliers and haulers serving Albany typically deliver by dump truck and may offer limited tailgate spreading at the driver's discretion. Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons; many suppliers deliver free for nearby jobs but delivery fees for small or remote jobs can range from a small surcharge up to $50-$150 depending on distance and access, so request a quote at checkout.

Requirements vary by parish and by HOA, so check with Albany's local city or parish office and your HOA before you start work. Common requirements include driveway permits for road access, culvert approvals for roadside drainage, and HOA guidelines on material type and appearance.

In Albany's hot, humid climate plan on light maintenance once or twice a year — grading and filling ruts after heavy rains and adding 1 to 2 inches of new gravel every 1 to 3 years for typical residential use. Material cost for topping up is often $20 to $60 per ton delivered in the region; hiring a contractor for grading and spreading can add a few hundred dollars depending on size and access.

On clay subgrades we generally recommend a separation fabric (geotextile) plus a compacted base of larger angular stone before adding a finished gravel layer, because fabric reduces mixing, improves load distribution, and limits rutting and washout. Exact recommendations depend on site conditions, so have a local installer or supplier advise based on your soil and drainage.

Gravel has the lowest upfront cost — roughly $1 to $3 per sq ft installed — and is quick to install, but it requires regular maintenance and typically lasts 5 to 15 years with upkeep. Asphalt and concrete cost more initially (asphalt about $3 to $7 per sq ft, concrete $4 to $10 per sq ft) and usually offer longer lifespans, but heat, humidity, and poor drainage in West Louisiana can shorten pavement life without proper base and drainage.

Recycled crushed concrete is commonly available through regional suppliers and is often used as a cost-effective base material around Albany. It compacts well and performs similarly to natural crushed stone as a base, though color and finer particles vary, so inspect samples and discuss suitability with your supplier before ordering.

Measure the area and use the cubic yards formula or our calculator to estimate quantities, then choose the gravel type that matches your use and local soil. Remember Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, standard delivery is 2+ business days (next-day available before noon CST for a fee), and you can add Order Notes for delivery instructions or color preferences.

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!

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.