Decorative Stone & Rock in Providence, NC

In Providence, NC, delivered decorative stone typically ranges from about $45 to $90 per ton depending on type, color, and distance from the supplier. Premium colored or specialty river rock sits at the higher end, while common crushed stone is on the lower end; exact pricing depends on your zip code and truck access.

For driveways in West North Carolina, crushed angular stone (3/4" or 1" minus) is usually best because it locks together and handles clay soils better. For beds, accents, and paths, 1" to 2" river rock, pea gravel, or crushed quartz offer different looks; river rock is decorative but tends to move under vehicle traffic, so crushed stone is preferred for driveways.

At 2 inches deep, 100 sq ft requires about 0.9 to 1.0 ton of decorative stone. At 4 inches deep, plan on about 1.8 to 2.0 tons. Always round up and add 5-10% extra for compaction and waste, and remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order.

Yes, decorative stone can work well if installed with a compacted crushed-stone base, geotextile fabric, and pRoper grading to shed water. In clay soils and heavy rain, add drainage features like swales or perforated drains and use edge restraints to reduce migration during storms.

Decorative stone itself can last many years—often 5 to 20+ years—depending on traffic and installation quality. Routine maintenance is minimal: occasional raking, topping up every few years, removing weeds or moss in shaded humid spots, and regrading areas after freeze–thaw heaving when needed.

Hello Gravel typically offers standard delivery in 2+ business days, with next-day delivery avaIlable for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Actual lead times in Providence can vary by supplier and truck routing, so check your zip code at checkout or contact our team for specific avaIlability.

Possibly. Some counties and HOAs in the West North Carolina region have rules about driveway materials, front-yard coverage, or stormwater management, so check local county building/zoning offices and your HOA before installing. Hello Gravel can supply material specs, but you should confirm permit and HOA requirements first.

Crushed stone offers a neat, stable look that works well for driveways and is often more practical for homeowners, while river rock and colored decorative stone add visual appeal for beds and accent areas. For resale value, choose a high-quality installation that fits neighborhood character—durable crushed stone for functional areas and decorative rock for landscaped accents usually balances cost, curb appeal, and longevity.

Order at least the 3-ton minimum or combine nearby jobs to avoid small-load surcharges, add a 5-10% overage for waste and compaction, and include color or placement notes at checkout if you have a preference. If you need spreading, request tailgate spreading at checkout but expect the driver to assess safety and feasibility on arrival.

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.