Gravel in Mcminnville, OR

Local suppliers in the McMinnville/West Oregon area commonly sell crushed rock (3/4" minus), crusher run (also called road base), pea gravel, and decomposed granite. Colors and texture vary regionally — expect gray to brown tones and a mix of angular crushed pieces for base materials versus smooth round stones for pea gravel. Tell your supplier or add notes at checkout if you prefer a specific color or texture because local geology affects appearance.

Delivered prices in McMinnville usually vary by material and quantity; expect a rough range of $40 to $90 per ton for common gravels, with pea gravel and specialty finishes toward the high end. A useful estimate: 1 cubic yard of gravel is about 1.4 tons, so divide or multiply to convert between tons and yards. Exact pricing depends on supplier, truck access, delivery distance, and seasonal demand—use our checkout or request a quote to see local rates for your zip code.

Use this formula: (length in feet x width in feet x depth in inches) / 324 = cubic yards. For quick examples: a 1-car driveway (12' x 20') at 3" depth needs about 2.2 cubic yards (roughly 3 tons); a 2-car driveway (20' x 24') at 4" depth needs about 6.0 cubic yards (around 8.5 tons). Always order 5-10% extra to account for compaction, grading, and spillage.

Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons; local landscape yards may have different minimums but many deliver by dump truck with similar limits. Standard delivery is scheduled 2+ business days, with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; delivery charges in the McMinnville area often range from free to $50-$150 depending on distance and access. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion—request it at checkout but note there are no guarantees.

On compacted clay or loam common in the Willamette Valley, a well-draining base is critical: start with a geotextile fabric, then install 4" to 6" of compacted crushed rock or crusher run as the structural base, and top with 1" to 2" of 3/4" crushed gravel or pea gravel as a wearing surface. Proper compaction, a crowned center for runoff, and good perimeter drainage prevent rutting and puddles during West Oregon's wet season. If drainage is poor, consider deeper base layers or drainage trenches before placing gravel.

McMinnville has wet winters and drier summers, so gravel installations must shed water quickly to avoid saturation and loss of structure. Use well-graded crushed base, slope driveways to drain water away from structures, and avoid fine materials that clog drainage during heavy rains. Occasional freeze and thaw are less severe than farther inland, but seasonal wetting and drying mean periodic maintenance is important.

Plan to regrade and redistribute material at least once a year after winter and consider adding a topcoat every 2 to 5 years depending on traffic and rain exposure. Small regrading jobs typically cost $100 to $400 if you hire a local contractor or truck service; topping a driveway with new gravel can cost several hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on material choice and quantity. Costs are lower if you do maintenance yourself, but expect to purchase at least a few cubic yards for typical repairs.

For long-lasting results use a permeable geotextile fabric under the base layer (not just under the topcoat), combine it with 3-4" of compacted base material, and apply a pre-emergent herbicide before topping with gravel. Hand-pulling and spot-treatment with post-emergent herbicide work for isolated weeds; avoid completely impermeable barriers that stop drainage. Landscape fabrics and herbicides are widely available at local garden centers and suppliers in the McMinnville area.

Permit requirements vary by project: simple resurfacing of an existing driveway often does not need a permit, but changes to curb cuts, driveway width, or stormwater management may require a city permit. Some neighborhoods and HOAs in McMinnville restrict front-yard materials or require approval for gravel driveways, so check your HOA rules and call McMinnville Planning or Public Works before starting. When in doubt, request guidance during ordering or contact the city to confirm local code requirements.

Gravel is the cheapest up-front option—roughly $1 to $4 per square foot installed for basic coverage—but it requires more frequent maintenance like regrading and topping. Asphalt and concrete have higher initial costs (asphalt roughly $3 to $7 per square foot, concrete $6 to $15 per square foot) but generally need less routine care; however, repairs and replacement over decades can shift lifecycle costs. For McMinnville's rainy climate, factor in drainage work and ongoing maintenance when comparing long-term value.

Use pea gravel or decomposed granite for comfortable, decorative walkways and patios where a softer, finished appearance is desired; these materials compact moderately and look tidy. For driveways and heavy-traffic areas choose a crushed rock base (3/4" minus or crusher run) with a top layer of 3/4" crushed gravel for traction and stability. For drainage trenches or dry creek beds pick angular, free-draining rock like 1" to 2" crushed stone to avoid clogging during heavy rains.

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.