Gravel in Portland, OR

Prices vary by material, distance, and supplier, but expect roughly $35 to $70 per ton for common crushed gravel in the Portland area, and about $50 to $100 per cubic yard. Specialty materials (pea gravel, decorative rock, or washed fines) and small orders or steep delivery sites can push prices higher. Hello Gravel minimum order is 3 tons and standard delivery scheduling is 2+ business days, so check your zip code for exact quotes.

For Portland driveways, angular crushed rock (3/4" minus or 3/4"-1") with some fines is best because it compacts well and resists rutting in wet weather; pea gravel or 3/8" rounded gravel is fine for low-traffic garden paths but can shift under vehicle use. Crushed rock fines or 'crusher run' make a stable wearing surface, while washed river rock is decorative but less stable for driveways. Consider local appearance and drainage needs—regional materials will reflect Oregon geology.

Yes — Portland’s frequent rain and silty or clay-prone soils can cause rutting, washouts, and weed growth if a driveway isn’t properly prepared. For high-traffic driveways, use a well-compacted crushed-rock base, geotextile fabric, good drainage, and consider a gravel stabilizer or polymer treatment on slopes or heavily used areas to reduce migration. Stabilizers add cost but can significantly reduce maintenance in Portland’s wet climate; discuss options with your supplier.

Use these quick estimates (1 cubic yard ≈ 1.4 tons): a 1-car driveway (12' x 20') at 4" depth needs about 3 cubic yards (≈4.2 tons). A 2-car driveway (20' x 20') at 4" needs about 5 cubic yards (≈7 tons). A 3' x 30' walkway at 2" depth needs about 0.6 cubic yards (≈0.8 tons), and a 10' x 10' patio at 4" needs about 1.2 cubic yards (≈1.7 tons). Order a small overage (5-10%) to allow for compaction and grading.

Installed costs vary by access, site prep, and material but expect roughly $3 to $7 per square foot for a professionally installed crushed-gravel driveway in Portland. Steep sites, major grading, drainage work, or stabilizers can push costs higher. Get a local on-site quote for the most accurate price and factor in periodic maintenance.

Yes — Portland has many local aggregate suppliers and quarries; many offer bulk delivery by dump truck and some offer tailgate spreading or small-scale spreading services through their haulers. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted trucking firms, with minimum orders (3 tons) and delivery options; tailgate spreading is offered at the driver's discretion and is not guaranteed. Always confirm spreading, placement preferences, and access requirements when you order.

Plan to regrade and add topping gravel every 1 to 3 years depending on traffic and drainage; high-traffic driveways may need more frequent top-ups. Use geotextile fabric under the base, proper edge restraints, and install effective drainage (ditches or French drains) to reduce washouts. For weed control, use fabric plus a couple inches of gravel and treat persistent weeds with targeted products; polymer stabilizers can reduce rutting and loss but increase upfront cost.

Gravel has the lowest upfront material and installation cost and allows for better stormwater infiltration, which helps in Portland’s rainy climate, but it requires more regular maintenance. Asphalt has moderate upfront cost and lower short-term maintenance than gravel but creates more runoff; concrete is highest upfront with long life but can crack in freeze/thaw cycles without joints or reinforcement. Choose based on budget, desired maintenance level, permeability needs, and local rules or HOA preferences.

Rules vary by neighborhood and HOA. The City of Portland encourages management of runoff and may require permits for changing driveway width or altering curb cuts; some HOAs have specific surfacing or appearance standards. Always check your HOA covenants and contact City of Portland Bureau of Development Services or your local neighborhood office before ordering or installing a driveway.

Driveways: 3/4" crushed rock base compacted to 4" to 6" with a 1" to 2" wearing course of crushed fines; order about 1.4 tons per cubic yard when calculating totals. Walkways: 3/8" pea gravel or 3/8" crushed rock at 2" to 3" depth. Drainage beds: 1" to 1.5" drain rock (clean washed rock) in trenches. Add 5-10% extra for compaction and grading when placing your order.

Provide clear delivery directions, confirm truck access and overhead clearance, and note if there are steep or tight approaches — many Portland properties have narrow streets or tight alleys. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, standard 2+ business day delivery, and optional next-day delivery if ordered before noon CST; request tailgate spreading at checkout but expect the driver to confirm feasibility on arrival. Add Order Notes for desired placement and call customer service if you need changes before dispatch.

Remove organic topsoil, establish a compacted subbase of 3/4" crushed rock, and install geotextile fabric to separate the base from native soils—this helps prevent sinking on the region’s silty or clay soils. Create a center crown or run graded slopes to the sides and install edge restraints to keep gravel contained; add French drains or clipped-inlets for areas that collect runoff during heavy Portland rains. Proper prep is the most important factor in long-term performance and reduced maintenance.

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!

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.