Gravel in Somerville, TN

Typical delivered prices in the Somerville area vary by material and load size. Small loads (3-10 tons) commonly range from about $45 to $70 per ton delivered, while larger bulk loads (10+ tons) often fall in the $30 to $50 per ton range. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, standard delivery takes 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for an extra fee if ordered before noon CST.

Suppliers in West Tennessee commonly stock crushed limestone, pea gravel, river rock, driveway screenings, and bank-run gravel. Crushed limestone is especially common in the Somerville/Fayette County area because local geology supports it, but availability can vary by supplier—check product pages or ask our team for local photos and options.

For clay soils and slopes, angular crushed stone with some fines (crushed limestone or 3/4" crushed stone) outperforms smooth round gravels because it locks together and compacts well. Combine a compacted base layer of larger stone with a 2-3" surface of crushed stone, use a geotextile where needed, and create a center crown or side drains to reduce rutting and washout on slopes.

Approximate needs per 1,000 sq ft are: 2" depth = about 8 to 10 tons, 3" depth = about 12 to 14 tons, 4" depth = about 16 to 18 tons. These estimates use a typical gravel density range; actual tonnage depends on the product and compaction, so order a bit extra for compaction and settling.

Most deliveries in our network are drop-off from tri-axle dump trucks; drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion. You can request spreading in the Order Notes at checkout, but this service is not guaranteed. If you need guaranteed spreading or compaction, arrange a contractor locally or ask our team for recommendations before delivery.

Gravel drains much better than pavement, so it handles heavy rain well if installed with a good base and proper slope for runoff. However, fine gravels can rut and wash away in heavy storms, and poorly prepared surfaces may settle during freeze-thaw cycles; good base depth, compaction, and drainage features reduce those problems in Somerville's climate.

Expect light maintenance like grading and filling low spots once a year and topping up 1/2 to 2 inches of gravel every 2 to 4 years, depending on traffic and weather. Simple upkeep (grading and minor top-up) for a typical residential driveway often runs under a few hundred dollars annually, while larger repairs or regrading will cost more; local contractor rates vary, so get a quote for your property.

Gravel has the lowest upfront cost and fastest installation, but higher ongoing maintenance compared with asphalt and concrete. Rough installed cost ranges in the area are approximately $1 to $3 per sq ft for gravel, $3 to $7 per sq ft for asphalt, and $4 to $10 per sq ft for concrete; these are general ranges and can vary by scope, prep work, and local contractor rates. If you want lower initial cost and a rural look, gravel is a good choice; for lower long-term maintenance per year, paved surfaces usually win out.

Regulations and HOA rules vary by neighborhood. Many rural Somerville and Fayette County properties allow gravel driveways, but some city ordinances or homeowner associations may require paved drives or limit visible rock front yards. Check Somerville city code, Fayette County permitting, and any HOA covenants before installation, or contact our team for guidance on who to call locally.

For a standard driveway contractors typically recommend a compacted base of 6 to 8 inches of larger crushed rock with a 2 to 4 inch surface layer of smaller crushed stone or screenings. On clay, wet sites, or steeper slopes increase base depth to 8 to 12 inches, add a geotextile fabric to limit mixing with subgrade, and install edge restraints and drainage ways to keep the gravel stable and draining properly.

Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or call/text our team with your driveway dimensions and desired depth; remember our 3-ton minimum and that suggested tonnages include a small allowance for compaction. Enter your Somerville zip code on our site to check supplier availability, delivery windows (standard 2+ business days or next-day if eligible), and to add Order Notes like spreading requests before checkout.

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.