Decorative Stone & Rock in Jacksonville, NC

Typical delivered prices for decorative stone and rock in the Wilmington/Jacksonville area usually range from about $40 to $100 per ton, depending on the material (pea gravel and river rock are toward the lower end; colored or specialty stone like crushed granite or slate is toward the higher end). Price varies with color, size, and availability; ask for a delivered quote for your zip code to get an exact price. Hello Gravel can connect you with local suppliers and show upfront delivery pricing for Jacksonville, NC.

In sandy coastal soils around Jacksonville, NC, denser, angular materials like crushed granite, crushed stone, and quartzite perform well because they interlock and resist shifting. River rock and pea gravel look nice but can migrate in loose sand unless contained with proper edging and base prep. For beds near the shore, choose high-density stones and consider a compacted base or geotextile to stabilize the layer.

Hot, humid summers don't harm most stone itself, but they encourage plant growth and organic buildup that can stain or settle into the stone, so regular rinsing and weed control help maintain appearance. Occasional freeze-thaw events in coastal North Carolina can heave poorly compacted bases; using a stable base and good drainage reduces frost-related movement. Choose non-porous or hard stones (granite, quartzite) for better long-term color retention and less surface breakdown.

Measure the area in square feet and decide your depth in inches, then convert: cubic feet = area x (depth in inches/12), cubic yards = cubic feet/27. Multiply cubic yards by a local weight factor (use about 1.3 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard for decorative stone) and add 10-20% extra for compaction and waste. Example: a 1,000 sq ft driveway at 4 inches = 333 cu ft = 12.3 cu yd → about 16–19 tons after adding 15% extra.

Many local suppliers and landscape yards serving the Wilmington/Jacksonville area offer small sample bags or bulk sample piles you can view in person, and some will do small trial drops. Hello Gravel partners can often arrange sample swatches or small trial deliveries—ask in Order Notes or contact customer service before ordering full loads. Viewing samples in natural light and on your site helps confirm color and scale before a larger purchase.

Some Jacksonville and nearby coastal community HOAs do have rules about front-yard materials, preferred colors, and allowed sizes to maintain neighborhood aesthetics. There is no single county-wide prohibition, so check your HOA guidelines or local municipal codes before buying. If you have an HOA, request written approval for material, color, and installation details to avoid rework.

Use a heavy-duty, UV-stable woven polypropylene landscape fabric (commonly labeled 6–10 oz/sq yd) for long-term weed suppression in Jacksonville's sun and humidity. Pair the fabric with durable edging—steel, aluminum, or thick recycled-plastic edging anchored with spikes—to keep loose stones contained and prevent migration into sandy soils. Avoid installing fabric under high-traffic areas where it may tear; instead combine a compacted base with fabric for planting beds and low-traffic paths.

Hard, dense stones like granite, quartzite, and some basalts resist salt spray and surface weathering better than softer stones or shell-based gravels. Avoid shell, oyster, or limestone gravels right at the waterfront because they can break down faster and react to salt. Combine stone selection with good drainage and edging to limit erosion from wind and storm surge.

Professional installation labor for decorative stone in the Wilmington/Jacksonville area commonly ranges from about $0.75 to $3.00 per square foot for simple spreading and edging, depending on depth, prep, and site access. If priced by weight, expect labor and spreading fees around $20 to $60 per ton for basic placement and edging; rates increase for significant grading, base work, or removal of existing material. Get written estimates that break down material, base prep, edging, and hauling so you can compare bids.

Most homeowners in the Jacksonville coastal area should plan to top-up decorative stone every 1–3 years for high-traffic areas and every 3–5 years for low-traffic beds, with more frequent attention after storms. Regrading or light raking is often needed annually to correct minor migration and restore even coverage; aggressive storms or heavy vehicle use may require sooner action. Keep extra material on hand (10–20% of the original order) for periodic touch-ups and to maintain consistent appearance.

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.