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 Sour Lake Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Sour Lake, with a city population of 5,190 and located in a metro area of 2.5+ million, is seeing measured growth (0.70% annually) that keeps local landscaping and light construction active. The town’s climate—about 225 sunny days a year and 34.40 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b—creates a mix of sun exposure and periodic heavy rains that affect yards, driveways, and drainage systems. Homeowners and contractors look for quality aggregates that stand up to sun-driven fading, shed water efficiently during storms, and compact reliably for driveways and paths. Local projects demand materials sized and sourced for the region so installations last longer and require less maintenance.Popular Projects in Sour Lake This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing25 tons
- Gravel Patio Base6 tons
- Gravel Walkway Installation4 tons
- Gravel French Drain Backfill10 tons
- Gravel RV Parking Pad18 tons
Sour Lake Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 5,190
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.40 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 225/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Sour Lake Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Spring Moisture Ideal
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Cool Damp Curing
Summer Tip: For Sour Lake yards, 3/4"–1" crushed gravel is a reliable choice for driveways and drainage beds—its size promotes runoff while resisting washout during 34.40 inches of annual rainfall. Install over a compacted base and consider landscape fabric to reduce mixing with native soil.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Sour Lake gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Sour Lake.
Prices vary by material, supplier, and delivery distance, but gravel in the Sour Lake area typically runs in the range of $25 to $70 per ton delivered. Specialty decorative or colored gravels are toward the top of that range. For an exact price for your zip code and desired material, get a quote through our site or call our team.
For driveways near Sour Lake, angular crushed stone (3/4" minus or 3/4" clean crushed) and crushed limestone perform well because they lock together and resist rutting. Use coarser stone for the base and a compacted finer topcoat or crusher-run for a stable wearing surface. Decorative river rock is attractive but not ideal for primary driveway surfaces because it can shift more easily.
A common 2-car driveway (about 20 ft by 40 ft = 800 sq ft) requires roughly 7.4 to 9.9 cubic yards depending on depth: 3 inches = about 7.4 cu yd, 4 inches = about 9.9 cu yd. Using an average conversion of 1.4 tons per cubic yard, that equals about 10 to 14 tons. Adjust quantities if your driveway is larger, deeper, or if you are building a thicker base on clay soils.
Installation costs depend on site prep, subgrade condition, and contractor rates; expect a ballpark of $1.50 to $4.50 per sq ft for a basic installed gravel driveway, which covers grading, base stone, and topcoat. Driveways needing heavy excavation, drainage work, or compacted engineered base can cost more. Request local installation quotes for a precise number and confirm what the quote includes.
Crushed limestone drains well when installed with a proper base and grade; its angular particles allow water to pass through while the surface sheds runoff if crowned. Proper site grading, edge restraints, and drainage measures (gutters, swales, or French drains) are often needed in low spots to prevent pooling after heavy rain. Because local soils and rainfall patterns vary, add extra base or drainage in areas that collect water.
Gravel is lower upfront cost, easier to install, and easier to repair, while asphalt provides a smoother, more permanent surface with higher initial cost. Gravel requires regular maintenance like grading and periodic top-ups; asphalt requires less frequent surface maintenance but higher installation cost. Choose based on budget, desired appearance, and how much maintenance you want to perform.
Yes, decorative and colored gravels are often available through regional suppliers, but selection varies by local geology and supplier inventory. Hello Gravel can check availability for your zip code and show options and prices. If color or size is important, request material photos or samples before ordering and note preferences in Order Notes at checkout.
City codes and homeowner associations in and around Sour Lake may have rules on surface materials, dust control, setbacks, and drainage; requirements vary by neighborhood and HOA. Before ordering, contact your HOA and the City of Sour Lake planning or code office to confirm any restrictions. If in doubt, our team can help you identify common local requirements and recommend compliant materials.
With proper installation and maintenance, a gravel driveway can last 10 to 25 years as a serviceable surface, with parts needing refresh sooner. Expect to regrade and address ruts annually and add 1 to 2 inches of new gravel every 3 to 5 years depending on traffic and local rainfall. Keep edges contained, control weeds, and fix low spots quickly to extend life.
On clay soils, remove soft topsoil, grade and compact the subgrade, and install a geotextile fabric to separate soil from the rock base. Add a 4 to 8 inch compacted base of crushed rock or class II base, then top with a 2 to 3 inch wearing course of finer crushed stone; provide positive slope for drainage. These steps reduce settling and rutting and improve long-term performance.
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.
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