Gravel in East Watertown, NY

Typical delivery costs depend on gravel type, local supply, and distance from the quarry. For East Watertown customers you can expect to pay more for washed or specialty gravels and less for common crushed stone; many local deliveries start at a minimum 3 tons because of truck sizes. Hello Gravel shows upfront pricing for local suppliers and may include free delivery in some zip codes; request a quote to see exact per-ton or per-yard pricing for your address.

For upstate New York winters, contractors commonly recommend angular crushed stone like #57 or crushed limestone for driveways because the shape compacts well and sheds water. Pea gravel is better suited for patios or decorative areas but performs poorly for driveways in freeze-thaw cycles since it shifts under plows. For patios, a compacted base with 3/4" crushed stone topped with 1/4" fines or sand creates a stable surface that drains well.

Freeze-thaw cycles can cause rutting, heaving, and potholes as water moves under and between aggregate particles. Prevent problems by building a well-draining base, using angular stone for compaction, ensuring surface slope to shed water, and installing geotextile fabric on soft subgrades. Regular maintenance—seasonal grading, adding fresh stone, and avoiding plow blades that scrape to the base—reduces long-term damage.

Quantity depends on width, length, and depth. As a rule of thumb, a single-car driveway (about 10-12 ft wide by 40-50 ft long) with a 4" base needs roughly 8-12 tons, while a two-car driveway (about 20 ft wide by 50 ft long) with a 4" base needs roughly 15-20 tons. Local suppliers calculate coverage from your driveway area and chosen depth and use density factors (about 1.3–1.6 tons per cubic yard) to give an accurate tonnage estimate.

Yes, many local suppliers in Jefferson County offer screened and washed gravels; screened products are sorted by size while washed gravel has fines and dust removed. Washed gravels are generally pricier because of the extra processing and are preferred where cleanliness and drainage are important. Hello Gravel lists available product types for your zip code so you can compare availability, price, and delivery options before ordering.

Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, but spreading is not guaranteed and depends on job conditions and safety. You can request spreading in the order notes at checkout and the driver will assess whether it can be done safely upon arrival. If spreading is required for a finished driveway, consider hiring a local contractor to grade and compact the material after delivery.

Permit and HOA rules vary by municipality and neighborhood. In East Watertown and the larger West New York area you should check with the East Watertown zoning office or your HOA before altering curb cuts, changing drainage patterns, or installing large gravel parking areas. If in doubt, call your local building department to confirm any permitting, setback, or drainage requirements before ordering materials.

For slopes, use a layered approach: larger angular stone (like 1"–1 1/2" crushed stone) at the bottom for stability, followed by #57 or 3/4" crushed stone for the working layer, and a smaller crushed stone or gravel for the surface to resist washout. Combine stone with geotextile fabric, terraces, swales, or French drains to control water flow. Anchoring vegetation or using retaining structures also helps reduce erosion on steep sites.

Gravel driveways require more frequent upkeep than asphalt: plan on seasonal grading and adding new stone every 1–3 years depending on traffic, drainage, and winter conditions. Asphalt needs less frequent surface maintenance but is more expensive to install and harder to repair locally. Crushed concrete can perform similarly to gravel but may need occasional regrading and topping; choose based on cost, local availability, and whether you prefer a recycled product.

Ask plow contractors for gravel-safe plowing techniques, such as holding the blade slightly above the surface, using rubber or composite cutting edges, and marking the driveway edges with posts so drivers avoid scraping. Remove deep snow by hand where possible to avoid displacing stone, and plan to regrade or add a top dressing of stone in spring after freeze-thaw cycles. Many local plowing services in Jefferson County are familiar with gravel surfaces and can adapt their approach on request.

Installed prices vary based on site prep, depth, access, and material choice; a commonly quoted range for full installation is about $2 to $6 per square foot, which covers grading, base stone, and compaction. For a typical two-car driveway (about 1,000 sq ft) that equates to roughly $2,000 to $6,000, though steeper sites or heavy excavation increase costs. We recommend getting multiple local quotes and confirming whether delivery and compaction are included in the price.

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.