Decorative Stone & Rock in Cleveland, NC

In Cleveland area, delivered decorative stone usually ranges from about $30 to $90 per ton depending on material and color; specialty stones can cost more. Expect additional labor or spreading fees of roughly $20 to $60 per ton if you hire help or request tailgate spreading, and Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons. Prices vary by supplier, so check your zip code and request an itemized quote before ordering.

Homeowners in West North Carolina often choose 1/4" to 1" pea gravel and 3/4" crushed stone for pathways and driveways, and 1"-3" river rock or decorative slate for accents and dry creek beds. Color preferences lean toward local earthy tones—grays, tans, rusts, and bluish slate—that blend with the regional landscape and home styles. Because materials are regionally sourced, exact color and texture will vary by supplier.

For Cleveland’s mix of clay soils and seasonal rain, crushed stone or crushed granite is usually best for driveways and high-traffic areas because it compacts and drains well. Pea gravel and river rock are fine for garden beds, dry creek features, and low-traffic walkways but can shift under vehicle traffic. Decorative slate is excellent for ornamental areas or mulch replacement but may be slippery when wet and is better on level, planted, or bordered surfaces.

For driveways, use a compacted base of 4" to 6" of crushed stone plus 1" to 2" of decorative topcoat; compact the base thoroughly with a plate compactor. For walkways, a 2" to 3" decorative layer over a compacted 3" crushed stone base is common, and patios often use 3" to 4" of decorative material over a 3" to 4" compacted base. On clay or poorly draining sites in Cleveland, add geotextile fabric and extra compaction to reduce shifting and rutting.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and deliveries are typically by tri-axle dump truck. Standard delivery takes 2+ business days, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST at an extra fee; availability and delivery fees depend on your zip code and supplier. If you need less than the minimum, consider picking up small bags from local landscape suppliers or asking your HOA for shared delivery with neighbors.

On slopes and erosion-prone areas, larger angular rock (1" to 3") or river rock placed with proper edging and a geotextile fabric performs better than fine pea gravel, which will wash out during heavy rains. Consider terraces, retaining walls, or riprap for steep slopes and add drainage features like swales or French drains to manage runoff. For small slopes, installing edging and periodically replenishing material can limit migration.

Decorative stone itself is durable through Cleveland’s moderate freeze/thaw cycles and summer heat, but expect routine maintenance like raking, topping off low spots every 3 to 10 years, and removing leaves and organic debris to prevent weed growth. Use landscape fabric or a weed barrier when installing and pull emerging weeds or apply targeted treatments as needed. In areas with heavy rainfall, check for washout after storms and refill displaced stone.

Many HOAs in the region have rules about front-yard materials, color choices, and stone size, and some municipalities have ordinances about visible bare rock or xeriscaping in front yards. Before ordering, review your HOA guidelines or contact local planning staff in Cleveland to confirm permitted materials, required plant coverage, and any setback or drainage rules. When in doubt, request a sample and written approval to avoid having to replace material later.

A simple formula: tons = (area in square feet x depth in inches) / 240. For example, a 200 sq ft patio at 2" depth needs about (200 x 2)/240 = 1.67 tons; round up and add 5% to 10% for compaction and waste. For heavy or dense stone you may use a slightly lower divisor (200) — check with your supplier or Hello Gravel’s material calculator for the most accurate estimate.

Decorative stone typically costs less upfront than paving a driveway with concrete pavers but more than mulch; stone offers low long-term replacement costs and better drainage than mulch. Pavers provide a more finished, permanent surface with higher installation and material cost, while mulch is cheapest and better for planting beds but decomposes and needs frequent replacement. Choose stone for durable, low-maintenance beds and for pervious surfaces; choose pavers for driveways requiring a stable, hard surface and mulch where soil health is the priority.

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.