Gravel in Holden Beach, NC

Delivery costs vary with supplier, distance from the quarry, and load size, but in Holden Beach expect a typical range rather than a fixed price. Many local suppliers charge a flat per-load fee (often $50 to $150) or a per-ton delivery fee (commonly $5 to $20 per ton) for short hauls; Hello Gravel may offer free delivery in some areas or transparent quotes through our checkout. Exact costs depend on your zip code, minimum order (3 tons), and whether you choose next-day delivery or additional services.

Holden Beach and Brunswick County are served by local quarries, landscape yards, and haulers that handle bulk gravel deliveries. Hello Gravel connects you with vetted local suppliers and contracted trucking fleets in your area so you can get multiple quotes and delivery options; check availability by entering your zip code at checkout. If you prefer a direct supplier list, our team can provide local recommendations and recent customer reviews for your address.

For vehicle driveways in coastal Holden Beach, crushed stone like 3/4" to 1" #57 or a 3/4" crushed stone base with a 3/8" to 1/2" top layer gives good load-bearing and drainage. Pea gravel and shell mixes are popular for decorative paths but are not ideal for heavy vehicle traffic because they shift more easily and can wash out during storms. In all cases, proper base preparation, edging, and drainage are crucial to cope with coastal rain, tides, and salt exposure.

Using a common conversion (1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet and roughly 1.4 tons per cubic yard), expect about 0.013 tons per square foot at 3" depth, 0.017 tons per square foot at 4" depth, and 0.026 tons per square foot at 6" depth. For a 1,000 sq ft area that equals approximately 13 tons (3"), 17 tons (4"), or 26 tons (6"). Remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order, so small jobs may require ordering the minimum and topping up later as needed.

Yes, Holden Beach has local ordinances and many properties are governed by HOA covenants that can restrict driveway materials, color, and drainage changes. Before installing gravel, check your HOA rules and contact the Town of Holden Beach planning or building department for any permit or setback requirements. If your property is in a coastal management or flood zone, additional rules about dune and shoreline protection may apply.

Gravel itself is mostly inert, but coastal salt air and humidity can accelerate breakdown of shell-based mixes and corrode metal edging or hardware near the surface. Salt and moisture also encourage vegetation loss and faster settlement, so expect to do periodic raking, top-ups, and occasional regrading after storm events. Choosing hard, crushed stone and using proper edging and drainage reduces maintenance needs in the long run.

For Holden Beach, use a layered system: geotextile fabric over the soil, then 4-6 inches of compacted crushed stone or crushed gravel sub-base, and a 1-3 inch wearing course of smaller crushed stone or pea gravel depending on use. For areas exposed to heavy storm runoff or occasional tidal flooding, increase sub-base thickness, use coarser rock for toe protection, and install robust edging or curbs to reduce lateral washout. Proper slope and drainage away from structures is essential to avoid rutting and pooling during storms.

Gravel generally has the lowest upfront cost and fastest installation for Holden Beach driveways, while concrete and pavers cost more to install but offer a smoother, longer-lasting surface with different maintenance profiles. Gravel requires periodic topping and regrading, concrete can crack from freeze-thaw and salt exposure, and pavers are durable but higher in material and labor cost. Choose based on budget, desired look, storm resilience, and how much ongoing maintenance you're willing to do.

Gravel can be used as a surface material behind primary dunes, in drainage swales, or along paths to reduce surface erosion and improve drainage, but it is not a replacement for coastal armoring where waves and tides are active. Common practices include combining gravel with geotextile fabric, graded rock for toe protection, vegetated buffers, and retaining features such as low sea walls or terraces where permitted. Always check local coastal regulations before placing material near the shoreline and consider consulting a coastal engineer for high-risk sites.

Yes, many landscape and coastal contractors in the Holden Beach area offer compaction and edging as add-on services for gravel installs. Pricing varies by job size and the type of edging (timber, concrete, metal) and compaction equipment required; contractors typically charge by the hour or provide a bundled price per linear foot or per job. Get at least two local quotes through Hello Gravel or directly from contractors, and confirm whether compaction, geotextile fabric, and site cleanup are included.

Measure your area, decide on depth, and use our material calculator to get an estimated tonnage, remembering the 3-ton minimum. Enter your zip code to see local supplier availability and delivery windows, request tailgate spreading at checkout if desired (drivers perform this at their discretion), and add delivery notes for access restrictions or preferred drop location to help the hauler. Contact our team if you need help choosing a material or want contractor referrals for edging and compaction.

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.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

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.