Gravel in Helenwood, TN

Delivery cost varies with distance, order size, and supplier. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and many deliveries are free or included in price within a short radius; beyond that expect either a flat fee ($50-$150) or per-ton delivery of about $5-$15 for local hauls. Ask for a delivery quote at checkout for an exact price to your Helenwood address.

For driveways and roads on clay soils, a compactible base like crusher run or 3/4" crushed stone is recommended, topped with #57 or 1/2" crushed stone for drainage and traction. Pea gravel and decorative river rock are good for patios and landscape accents but perform poorly on vehicle areas unless stabilized. Consider using geotextile fabric under the base in wetter spots to reduce sinking and mixing with clay.

Costs depend on prep required and driveway size; simple resurfacing can be $1.50-$3.50 per square foot, while full rebuilds with excavation, base rock, and compaction commonly run $3.00-$7.00 per square foot. For a typical 12' x 40' driveway (480 sq ft) expect a range of about $700-$3,400 depending on how much excavation, drainage work, and material depth you need. Get a site-specific quote through Hello Gravel or local contractors for an accurate estimate.

Use this quick conversion: tons = area (sq ft) x depth (inches) x 0.00432 (based on ~1.4 tons per cubic yard). For example, 100 sq ft at 2" needs about 0.86 tons, at 3" needs about 1.30 tons, and at 4" needs about 1.73 tons. For larger jobs, calculate cubic yards first (area x depth / 324) and multiply by the local density your supplier provides.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers that serve Helenwood; minimum orders are commonly 3 tons, which fits Hello Gravel’s platform minimum. Delivery fees and minimums vary by supplier and distance—many nearby suppliers include delivery for orders meeting the minimum, while remote deliveries may have a flat fee. Use the Hello Gravel checkout to see specific suppliers, minimums, and delivery costs for your zip code.

With proper base and drainage, a gravel driveway in Helenwood can perform well for 5-20 years, but routine maintenance is required in a humid, rainy climate. Expect light regrading and filling every 1-3 years, and larger top-ups every 3-7 years depending on traffic and erosion. As a rule, plan to add roughly 1-4 tons per 1,000 sq ft per year or as needed after heavy rain seasons.

Permit requirements vary by county and whether your driveway connects to a public road or alters roadside drainage. Before you start, contact your local county highway department and planning/zoning office to check for driveway permits, culvert requirements, or setback rules; also verify any HOA covenants if applicable. Hello Gravel recommends confirming permitting before ordering material to avoid delays.

Gravel has the lowest upfront cost but higher ongoing maintenance (regrading, topping up) compared with asphalt and concrete. Asphalt offers a middle ground with moderate initial cost and periodic sealing, while concrete has the highest initial cost and longest service life but greater upfront expense. Choose gravel if budget and easy repairs matter; choose asphalt or concrete when you want a smoother, lower-maintenance surface over decades.

For slopes and erosion control, use larger-sized rock such as 1-3" riprap, 1.5"-3" crushed stone, or clean crushed limestone placed with erosion controls and fabric. Combine with geotextile fabric, grade breaks, and properly sized culverts or swales to move water away from the slope. For concentrated runoff points, consider rock aprons or a gabion wall to prevent washouts.

Decorative materials like pea gravel and river rock commonly range from about $40 to $150 per ton depending on size, color, and distance from the source. Hello Gravel can provide local options and exact pricing for delivery to Helenwood; specialty stone often carries higher delivery fees because of lower weight-per-cubic-yard and source distance. Ask for samples or color notes at checkout since natural stone varies by region.

Measure your area and desired depth, then use the Hello Gravel calculator or the tons-per-area conversion (tons = area x depth x 0.00432) to estimate materials and meet the 3-ton minimum. Choose your delivery date at checkout, note any access constraints or spreading requests, and contact our team if you need help matching material to your local soil and drainage conditions. We’ll connect you with nearby suppliers and provide a delivery quote so you can plan site prep before the truck arrives.

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.