Gravel in Gastonia, NC

Prices vary by gravel type and local supplier, but in the Gastonia/Charlotte area expect a rough range of $20 to $60 per ton and about $25 to $80 per cubic yard before delivery or installation. Specialty stones (colored decorative rock, river rock) sit at the higher end. For an exact quote and any delivery fees, enter your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our team for transparent pricing.

For Gastonia’s humid climate and clay-heavy soils, crushed stone (¾" minus or ¾" clean crushed) and larger angular stone for base layers work best because they shed water and lock together for stability. Pea gravel and river rock are attractive but can migrate in clay and on slopes unless installed over a proper base or geotextile. Limestone performs well as a base in local conditions, but regionally sourced color and texture will vary.

Use area × depth to calculate: 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.4 tons for typical gravel. Example estimates: 1-car driveway 100x10 at 3" depth ≈ 13 tons (4" ≈ 17 tons); 2-car driveway 24x40 at 3" ≈ 13 tons (4" ≈ 17 tons); 12x12 patio at 2" ≈ 1.3 cubic yards ≈ 2 tons. These are typical starting points—adjust for compaction, base layers, and desired finished height.

Hello Gravel connects you to multiple local suppliers and haul contractors serving Gastonia and the Charlotte-Concord region, with transparent per-ton pricing and scheduled dump-truck delivery. We also work with local installers through our supplier network, but specific installer availability and minimums vary by zip code. Enter your address on Hello Gravel or call our team to see which local suppliers and contractors are available for delivery and installation.

Gravel can be effective for erosion control when paired with proper site preparation: terracing, geotextile fabric, and a stable base layer of larger stone. On steep slopes or clay soils common around Gastonia, add check dams, edging, and vegetation to slow runoff; consider larger rock or gabions at concentrated flow points. For critical drainage areas, pairing gravel with buried drainage pipe or swales is recommended rather than using loose pea gravel alone.

Permit and HOA rules vary. Gastonia or Gaston County typically doesn’t require a permit just to place gravel, but changes to curb cuts, driveway aprons, or stormwater connections may need permits from the city or county. Many HOAs have material and appearance rules, so check your HOA covenants and call the Gastonia city or Gaston County permitting office before you start.

Installed prices vary with material choice, site prep, access, and labor; a basic homeowner-installed gravel job might cost $1 to $3 per sq ft for materials, while professional installation with grading and a compacted base typically ranges $2 to $6 per sq ft. For a 1-car 100x10 driveway you might see total installed costs from roughly $1,000 to $3,500 depending on depth and prep. Get a local quote through Hello Gravel to see current, site-specific pricing.

Expect routine maintenance: light regrading after heavy rains and annual inspection; add 1 to 2 inches of top dressing every 1 to 3 years for residential driveways depending on traffic. In Gastonia’s humid climate with clay subsoil, check for rutting and low spots after spring storms and recompact problem areas. Simple maintenance includes periodic dragging with a rake or box blade, topping with fresh stone, and keeping edges constrained with curbing or edging material.

Permeable, open-graded gravel helps with infiltration and reduces runoff where soils allow, but Gastonia’s clay-heavy soils limit infiltration so permeable systems need properly sized base, underdrains, or engineered infiltration design. Compacted, well-graded gravel provides a stable driving surface but sheds water faster, increasing runoff. For stormwater control in Gastonia, consider engineered permeable solutions, rain gardens, or underdrains rather than relying on surface gravel alone.

Gravel costs less up-front and is quicker to install and repair, but it requires more frequent maintenance and periodic topping. Asphalt and concrete offer greater longevity and lower maintenance in the long run but have higher initial costs and are less permeable. For Gastonia properties with drainage concerns, gravel or engineered permeable systems may better manage localized stormwater if properly designed; for heavy commercial traffic, paved surfaces are often more durable.

For a stable driveway base use a mix of larger angular stone (2" to 3") for the sub-base and ¾" crushed stone or ¾" minus for the wearing surface. Patios usually use 3/8" crushed stone or pea gravel over a compacted base for a smooth finish, with geotextile underneath to separate from clay. For drainage trenches and French drains, use clean washed stone (½" to 1") to keep pipes from clogging and promote flow.

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.