Gravel in South Owego, NY

Prices vary by material and seasonal demand, but expect approximate ranges: crusher run $30-$55 per ton (about $21-$39 per cubic yard), 3/4" crushed stone $35-$60 per ton (about $25-$43 per cubic yard), and pea gravel $40-$70 per ton (about $29-$50 per cubic yard). These are estimates for the South Owego/Tioga County area—final prices depend on supplier, delivery distance, and truck access. Use Hello Gravel to get a firm, delivered quote for your zip code and project size.

Hello Gravel connects you to trusted local suppliers and haulers serving South Owego and Tioga County, so you can get instant local quotes without hunting down individual quarries. If you prefer to search yourself, check the Tioga County Highway Department and the Town of Owego public works for nearby sources and permitted contractors. For a tailored list and quotes, submit your zip code on our site or contact our team.

Repeated freeze-thaw and road salt cause fines to migrate, create potholes, and speed edge breakdown if the subgrade and drainage are poor. Use angular, crushed stone for base layers, compact in lifts, install good drainage and a geotextile fabric where soft subgrade exists, and finish with a coarser wearing course (3/4" or similar). Avoid relying on loose fines alone; proper compaction and drainage are the most effective defenses in the Susquehanna valley climate.

Using common driveway widths (1-car 10x20 ft, 2-car 20x20 ft, 3-car 30x20 ft) and a finished depth of 4" to 6": 1-car: about 2.5-3.7 cubic yards (≈3.5-5.2 tons). 2-car: about 4.9-7.4 cubic yards (≈6.9-10.4 tons). 3-car: about 7.4-11.1 cubic yards (≈10.4-15.6 tons). If you plan a thicker structural base (8"+), add roughly 25%-100% more material; always measure your exact area and check local frost-depth recommendations.

Permit requirements vary by road jurisdiction—Town of Owego, Tioga County, or the NYS Department of Transportation may have rules depending on whether the driveway connects to a town, county, or state road. Driveway permits may cover culvert installation, curb cuts, sightlines, and drainage. Contact the Town of Owego office or Tioga County Highway Department before starting work to confirm local requirements.

For slopes and erosion control, use a well-graded, angular crushed stone system: larger stone (1" to 1.5") for the toe and base, followed by 3/4" crushed stone as the main layer and smaller choker stone or 3/8" on top if you need a smoother finish. Combine stone layers with geotextile fabric, terraces, check dams, or riprap near channels to slow runoff. Work with local suppliers to choose mixes that match soil type and expected storm intensity in the Susquehanna valley.

Expect to regrade and fill low spots annually or every couple of years depending on traffic, plowing, and freeze-thaw damage; adding 1-3 tons per 100-200 sq ft every 1-3 years is common. Basic maintenance—regrading and a thin top-up—can be DIY for modest cost (material plus small equipment rental); professional regrading and adding new stone typically costs more, depending on haul distance and labor. Seasonal issues like potholes after spring thaw may require spot fills shortly after winter.

Gravel is the lowest upfront cost and easy to repair after frost heave, but needs regular maintenance and regrading. Asphalt and concrete are longer-lasting with lower routine maintenance but have higher installation costs and can crack from freeze-thaw unless properly installed on a stable base. Pavers offer good drainage and aesthetics but are expensive; all hard surfaces require careful edge details for plowing in snowy climates—gravel is often preferred for rural South Owego driveways where flexibility and lower initial cost matter.

Hello Gravel generally schedules standard delivery in 2+ business days, with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST (additional fee may apply). Minimum order is 3 tons, and deliveries are made by local dump trucks (often tri-axle), so access and unloading space matter; rural routes can increase delivery fees or lead time, especially in winter. Provide clear delivery notes at checkout (preferred drop location, obstacles) and double-check drive width and overhead clearance before delivery.

For winter traction and frequent plowing, 3/4" crushed stone (angular) is commonly recommended: it locks together for stability and resists being pushed into ruts. Use a coarser base layer and consider edging to keep stone in place; when plowing, ask plow contractors to lift the blade slightly to avoid digging out base material. For extra traction on icy spots, contractors often use sand or a coarse blend rather than applying excessive road salt directly to fresh limestone-based gravel.

Deliveries arrive by dump truck and the pile is placed where the driver can safely dump—access, overhead wires, and soft ground can limit placement options. You can request tailgate spreading at checkout, but drivers perform spreading only at their discretion for safety and equipment reasons, so it is not guaranteed. If you need spreading or precise placement, arrange it in advance with a local contractor or include clear instructions in your order notes.

Gravel appearance varies regionally due to local geology, so color, angularity, and texture may differ from online images. Hello Gravel sources materials locally, and you can add color or texture preferences in the order notes, but exact matches to photos are not guaranteed. If color or consistency is critical, ask for a sample or request a supplier confirmation before delivery.

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.