Decorative Stone & Rock in Austin, TX

Delivery cost in Austin depends on your zip code, material type, and distance from the supplier; many orders show free delivery but fees commonly range from $0 to $150 for local residential loads. Hello Gravel displays final delivery pricing during checkout so you see the exact fee before you pay, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra charge.

A quick rule: one ton covers about 80 sq ft at 1 inch depth. For a 2-car driveway (about 400 sq ft) expect roughly 10 tons at 2 inches depth, and for a 500 sq ft area you would need about 12 to 13 tons at 2 inches. Add 5-10% extra for compaction, grading, and waste, and remember Hello Gravel minimum orders start at 3 tons.

In Austin, angular crushed stone (3/8" to 3/4") and 1"+ crushed rock perform well because their shape helps lock together and resist washout, while larger 1"–2" rock is good for drainage areas and driveways. Colors in warm tans, buff limestone, and local river rock blend with Central Texas landscaping and hold up to sun exposure; note that exact color and texture vary by local source. For paths and xeriscapes, 3/8" to 1/2" crushed granite or pea gravel provides a comfortable walking surface while allowing quick drainage.

Decorative stone can last many years—often 5 to 20+ years—if installed and maintained properly. Annual tasks include checking for washout after heavy storms, raking to redistribute displaced stone, removing weeds or using spot herbicide, and topping up 0.5" to 1" every few years as needed. Expect more frequent touch-ups on slopes and in concentrated runoff areas during Central Texas summer storms.

Decorative stone offers better drainage and a looser, more natural look than decomposed granite (DG), which compacts into a firmer, smoother surface good for walking and compacted paths. Crushed limestone can bind and create a harder, lower-dust surface that works well for driveways but may track dust and harden over time. For Austin, choose decorative stone for drainage and accents, DG for pathways and seating areas, and crushed limestone when you need a firmer, driving surface—always account for heavy summer rains which can move lighter materials.

Yes. Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and haulers in the Austin area so you can compare materials, pricing, and delivery options. For installation, many local landscape contractors source material through Hello Gravel or accept direct delivery; check your quote details and add Order Notes for color or drop instructions, and contact our team if you need help finding installers.

It depends. City of Austin rules generally allow gravel and stone in yards, but some historic districts and HOAs have design guidelines or restrictions on material, color, and front-yard coverage. Before ordering, check your HOA covenants and contact Austin Development Services or your neighborhood association to confirm any specific requirements.

For landscape beds, excavate 3 to 4 inches, install geotextile fabric for weed control, add a 2 to 3 inch course of compactable crushed rock if needed for drainage, then place a 2 to 3 inch decorative stone top layer with edge restraints. For driveways and heavy-traffic areas, build a 6 to 8 inch compacted subbase of roadbase or crushed rock, compact it, then add a 2 to 3 inch wearing layer of decorative or crushed stone; grade slopes to shed water away from structures and use swales or drainpipes where runoff concentrates.

Deliveries typically arrive by tri-axle dump truck; Hello Gravel minimum order is 3 tons, and the driver will drop material in a single location on your property from the truck bed. Before delivery, plan a clear drop zone with safe truck access, note any gates or overhead obstructions in Order Notes, and request tailgate spreading at checkout if you want the driver to attempt spreading (this is at the driver's discretion and not guaranteed).

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.