Known for its natural look, this compact, durable material drains well and holds up in high-traffic areas. Made from crushed and weathered granite down to a mix of fine gravel and sand—best for patios, paths, driveways, and landscape projects. Can range in color from light brown and tan to reddish and gray, depending on the natural stone color in the region.
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Decomposed Granite
Known for its natural look, this compact, durable material drains well and holds up in high-traffic areas. Made from crushed and weathered granite down to a mix of fine gravel and sand—best for patios, paths, driveways, and landscape projects. Can range in color from light brown and tan to reddish and gray, depending on the natural stone color in the region.
Walkway Gravel
A smaller ⅜” crushed stone that is great for paths, patios, and garden walkways. Comfortable under foot thanks to its smaller size, and creates a beautiful garden-like atmosphere.
Road Base
(Class 5 | ABC | Crusher Run) A mixture of crushed limestone or granite, gravel, and sand, ranging from 1 ½” in size down to fines (small particles). Commonly used for constructing roads, driveway bases, parking lots, and other paved and unpaved surfaces. Intended to be compacted, hence the inclusion of fines within the material to provide support and be resistant to erosion and shifting.
Driveway Gravel
A ¾”-1” clean, crushed stone ideal for rejuvenating worn down gravel driveways, or for installing a fresh new driveway on your property. Aesthetically pleasing and functional!
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Why Athens Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Athens, West Texas, is a growing community of 21,290 residents with steady expansion at a 0.77% annual growth rate. With 228 sunny days a year, 34.32 inches of annual rainfall, and a USDA hardiness zone of 8b, local yards and streets face hot, sunny stretches and periodic heavy rain. That combination drives strong demand for reliable aggregates that improve drainage, prevent erosion, and reduce maintenance in both new construction and yard remodels. Homeowners in Athens often choose gravel to stabilize driveways, build dry creek beds, edge planting beds, and refresh pathways because it is durable under sun exposure, sheds water during storms, and complements regional soils and plantings. Clear, local sourcing helps ensure materials reflect Athens geology and perform well in local conditions.Popular Projects in Athens This Season
- Athens Gravel Driveway22 tons
- Garden Gravel Path3 tons
- Gravel Patio Base8 tons
- Gravel French Drain6 tons
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Athens Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 21,290
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.32 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.77% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Athens Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Spring Rain Risk
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Cool Compaction Gains
Summer Tip: Lay gravel over geotextile fabric to improve drainage and lower maintenance in Athens’ sunny, moderately rainy climate.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Athens gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Athens.
Delivery and haul costs in Athens typically depend on material price, distance to the quarry, and truck size. For many yards in East Texas, expect delivered gravel prices in the range of $30–$75 per ton delivered, with smaller delivery fees or minimums for short hauls; local delivery charges can add $0–$150 depending on distance and access. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and offers next-day delivery if ordered before noon CST, so get a quote through the site to see exact pricing for your address.
In the Athens area, crushed limestone is the most common and widely available material, followed by crushed granite and crushed stone blends used for driveways and base. Pea gravel and river rock are available but tend to be sourced from specific local suppliers or regional yards, so color and size will vary by supplier and season. Because Hello Gravel sources regionally, you can note color or appearance preferences in Order Notes when you check availability for your zip code.
Athens' climate can cause washouts and rutting during heavy rains and can speed vegetation growth in gravel over the spring and summer. Use angular crushed stone and proper compaction to improve stability, and ensure good drainage and slopes so runoff does not erode the surface. Expect to schedule periodic regrading after major storms and address pooling areas with added drainage or a stronger base.
Tonnage depends on driveway size and depth; these are common estimates using crushed stone at roughly 1.4 tons per cubic yard. For a typical 1-car driveway (9' x 18'): 2" = ~1.4 tons, 3" = ~2.1 tons, 4" = ~2.8 tons. For a 2-car driveway (20' x 20'): 2" = ~3.5 tons, 3" = ~5.2 tons, 4" = ~6.9 tons. For a 3-car driveway (30' x 20'): 2" = ~5.2 tons, 3" = ~7.8 tons, 4" = ~10.4 tons. These are estimates; actual needs vary with compaction and material density.
Many local suppliers and landscaping contractors serving Athens offer delivery via dump trucks and may provide spreading or basic tailgate spreading, but spreading is done at the driver's discretion and is not guaranteed. Hello Gravel coordinates delivery with local haulers and allows you to request spreading in Order Notes, but the driver will assess safety and access when they arrive. For full installation work, contact local landscape contractors who offer grading and compaction services in Henderson County and nearby cities like Tyler or Corsicana.
Rule requirements vary: some neighborhoods in Athens have HOA or deed restrictions that require approval for driveway surface changes, while the City of Athens and Henderson County may have rules related to driveway connections to public roads or stormwater. Before starting work, check your HOA covenants and call Athens City or Henderson County permitting to confirm whether a permit or driveway permit is required. When in doubt, document approvals before ordering material to avoid rework.
Gravel driveways have a lower upfront cost than asphalt or concrete but usually need more frequent maintenance; in this region gravel can last 10–20 years with periodic regrading and topping. Asphalt typically has higher initial cost but may last 15–25 years with occasional sealcoating, while concrete costs more up front and can last 30+ years if properly installed. On Athens' clay soils and with seasonal heavy rains, gravel requires more active upkeep (grading, adding stone) but is easier and cheaper to repair than paved surfaces.
Contractors in the Athens area generally recommend removing topsoil, installing a geotextile fabric to separate clay from stone, and placing 4–6 inches of compacted crusher run (road base) as the structural layer. Compact the base layer with a plate compactor or roller, add edge restraints where possible, then finish with 2–3 inches of washed crushed stone or a mix sized for surface stability. Proper drainage, a crowned profile, and a more substantial base are especially important on clay soils to prevent rutting and washouts.
Plan to regrade and compact your driveway every 1–3 years and to add new surface gravel (often 1–3 tons) every 2–5 years depending on traffic and weather. Typical maintenance tasks include filling potholes, regrading ruts after heavy rains, and topping with fresh gravel; small jobs can cost under $200 for materials and delivery, while larger additions or contractor grading can run several hundred to a few thousand dollars. Regular maintenance and attention to drainage will significantly extend the useful life of a gravel driveway in Athens.
Henderson County and the City of Athens have stormwater and erosion rules that can affect site work near creeks, floodplains, or public right-of-way, and local permitting may be required for larger excavation or construction work. Gravel extraction (quarrying) is regulated at the county and state level, and many suppliers source from permitted quarries in the region; if your project is near streams or wetlands, check county environmental rules and any required erosion control. When planning delivery or onsite stockpiles, follow best practices for runoff control and consult local permitting offices if your project disturbs more than a small area.
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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.
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