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Gravel For Benson's Sunny, Rainy Climate • Next-Day Gravel Delivery Before Noon CST
Decomposed Granite
Known for its natural look, this compact, durable material drains well and holds up in high-traffic areas. Made from crushed and weathered granite down to a mix of fine gravel and sand—best for patios, paths, driveways, and landscape projects. Can range in color from light brown and tan to reddish and gray, depending on the natural stone color in the region.
Walkway Gravel
A smaller ⅜” crushed stone that is great for paths, patios, and garden walkways. Comfortable under foot thanks to its smaller size, and creates a beautiful garden-like atmosphere.
Road Base
(Class 5 | ABC | Crusher Run) A mixture of crushed limestone or granite, gravel, and sand, ranging from 1 ½” in size down to fines (small particles). Commonly used for constructing roads, driveway bases, parking lots, and other paved and unpaved surfaces. Intended to be compacted, hence the inclusion of fines within the material to provide support and be resistant to erosion and shifting.
Driveway Gravel
A ¾”-1” clean, crushed stone ideal for rejuvenating worn down gravel driveways, or for installing a fresh new driveway on your property. Aesthetically pleasing and functional!
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Why Benson Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Benson has a population of 16,630 and sits in a steadily growing region with a 2.80% annual growth rate. The local climate is warm and sunny—about 228 sunny days per year—yet also gets meaningful seasonal rainfall, averaging 34.00 inches annually, and lies in hardiness zone 8b. That mix of sun, moderate rain, and steady growth is driving ongoing demand for durable landscaping and site-work materials. Homeowners and small contractors in Benson frequently need aggregates for driveways, patios, walkways, French drains, and erosion control. They look for consistent particle size, good drainage capacity, and materials that resist rutting and washout; locally sourced gravel often provides the right balance of texture and durability for these projects. Hello Gravel simplifies sourcing by matching customers with trusted local suppliers, helping calculate quantities, and scheduling delivery so projects can move forward without the usual calling and coordination hassles.Popular Projects in Benson This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurface30 tons
- Gravel Walkway Path6 tons
- Gravel French Drain10 tons
- Gravel RV Pad24 tons
- Gravel Shed Base12 tons
Benson Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 16,630
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.80% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Benson Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Thawing Ground Risk
- May–Sept: Hot Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Choose a coarse, angular gravel for driveways and steeper slopes to improve drainage and lock the surface together; add a geotextile fabric below the gravel to reduce mixing with native soil and extend the surface life.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Benson gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Benson.
In Benson the most commonly requested gravel products are crushed stone (3/4" and 1"), crusher run (for base layers), pea gravel (for decorative beds and walkways), and river rock (for drainage swales and accents). Crushed stone and crusher run are favored for driveways because they lock together and compact well, while pea gravel and river rock are used more for landscaping and drainage. Regional availability means color and texture will reflect local quarries in West North Carolina.
Typical delivered prices in the West North Carolina/Benson area usually fall in these ranges: crusher run $20-$40 per ton, crushed stone $25-$50 per ton, pea gravel $30-$70 per ton, and river rock $40-$100 per ton. To convert, expect about 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so multiply the per-yard estimate by that factor. These are rough estimates; exact pricing depends on supplier, delivery distance, and season, so check your zip code on Hello Gravel for live quotes.
Benson sits in a humid subtropical area where clay content and frequent rains reduce natural drainage and promote rutting if the base is insufficient. For reliable performance, use a geotextile fabric to separate subgrade, install a compacted crusher-run base, and provide positive grade and edge containment to move water away from the driveway. Consider adding a sub-surface drain or swale where runoff concentrates, especially on lower-lying lots in Johnston County.
For a typical 1-car driveway (about 12' x 40') plan on roughly 8-12 tons for a 4" to 6" compacted depth. For a 2-car driveway (about 20' x 40') expect roughly 14-21 tons for the same 4" to 6" depths. If you need a stronger base because of heavy trucks or poor clay soils, increase total depth to 6"-8", which raises the tonnage accordingly; use Hello Gravel’s material calculator for a precise estimate for your exact dimensions.
Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, which covers most small landscaping jobs. Delivery fees depend on supplier availability and distance from local quarries; many Benson-area orders qualify for free standard delivery, but next-day service and long hauls may incur an additional fee. Exact fees and minimums for your address appear at checkout when you enter your zip code.
Many residential gravel driveways in Benson do not require a county building permit, but rules vary by lot, frontage, and whether you are working off a state-maintained road. If you belong to an HOA, check your HOA covenants for material, color, or edge requirements before ordering gravel. For driveways that change access onto state roads or widen road openings, contact NCDOT and Johnston County planning to confirm any permit or right-of-way requirements.
In Benson’s humid climate, top layers like pea gravel and decorative mixes often need replenishing every 2-4 years because they migrate and thin out with traffic and rain. Properly built crusher-run or compacted crushed stone driveways can last 10-15 years with periodic grading and occasional additions. Longevity depends on traffic levels, drainage, maintenance, and initial depth.
Homeowners in Benson typically grade and re-level driveways in spring and after heavy fall rains, add new material to low spots in the spring, and clear drainage channels before the wet season. Other common practices are adding edging to contain gravel, using a rake or box blade to smooth ruts, and topping with 1-2 inches of fresh gravel annually on high-use areas. Promptly repair areas where water concentrates to prevent long-term erosion.
Gravel is generally the lowest upfront cost and provides much better surface drainage than continuous asphalt or concrete, which is helpful given Benson’s rainfall and clay soils. Asphalt and concrete cost more to install and can require stormwater controls to manage runoff; they also need different maintenance. Gravel is a practical choice for many Benson homeowners because it is flexible, easier to repair, and lets water infiltrate when properly installed with a good base.
Local contractors recommend a layered approach: geotextile fabric, 4-6 inches of compacted crusher run or #57 crushed stone as a structural base, and a 1-2 inch wearing course of 3/4" crushed stone or crusher run on top. For heavy truck use or slopes, increase base depth to 6-8 inches, compact in 2- to 3-inch lifts with a plate compactor or roller, and install grade breaks and drainage features like French drains or culverts. This combination helps prevent rutting, washouts, and migration on Benson’s clay subsoils.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
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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.
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