Gravel in St. John/Coronado Hills, TX

Delivered price depends on the type of gravel, supplier distance, and delivery access. For common materials in the Texas region you can expect roughly $30 to $60 per ton for basic crushed limestone or road base, and $70 to $150+ per ton for decorative river rock or specialty stone. Hello Gravel shows your exact delivered price at checkout (minimum order 3 tons) and may include small delivery or placement surcharges depending on access.

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 14 tons of gravel, so a full truckload of basic material often runs in the $300 to $850 range; decorative or long-haul loads can be $900 to $1,500 or more. Placement or tailgate spreading is assessed by the driver and may add $30 to $150 when available; next-day delivery or tight-access drops can also incur additional fees. Exact pricing appears in your Hello Gravel quote before you pay.

Using a typical conversion (1 ton ≈ 0.71 cubic yards), one ton of gravel covers about 231 sq ft at 1 inch, 116 sq ft at 2 inches, and 77 sq ft at 3 inches. Coverage will vary slightly with stone size and compaction—angular crushed stone packs tighter than rounded river rock—so use these numbers as a practical estimate. For larger jobs, we recommend calculating total volume and ordering 5% to 10% extra for waste and compaction.

Common regional options include crushed limestone (including #57), road base or u0022Dirty 6u0022 (crushed stone with fines), pea gravel, decomposed granite (DG), and river rock. For driveways, crushed limestone or road base topped with #57 stone is a durable choice; for drainage trenches or dry creek beds, river rock or larger crushed stone works well; for walking paths and patios, decomposed granite or pea gravel give a comfortable, attractive surface. Local suppliers may use slightly different names, so check photos and ask about typical uses when you order.

Lower-cost options in the Texas region include crushed limestone, road base (Dirty 6), and recycled crushed concrete. Road base and crushed limestone are economical and compact well for driveways but may produce dust without a topcoat; recycled concrete can be cheaper but may contain brick or mortar fragments and behave differently with drainage. For long-term driveway performance, a compactable base with a clean crushed top layer is usually the best value.

Generally you do not need a city permit to have gravel delivered to private property, but local city codes, floodplain rules, or HOA covenants in St. John/Coronado Hills may limit visible stockpiles, driveway changes, or increases in impervious area. Suppliers and drivers typically do not handle permits or HOA approvals, so confirm local rules before ordering if you have an HOA or are changing driveway layouts. If in doubt, contact your city planning department or HOA before scheduling delivery.

Drivers typically place gravel from the truck as close as site access and safety allow, but tailgate spreading is optional and performed at the driver's discretion. If you want spreading, request it at checkout and note that drivers will assess whether it can be done safely; there is no guarantee of spreading services. To improve placement accuracy, clear a direct path and mark the drop location before the truck arrives.

Measure the length and width of the area, multiply to get square feet, then use the coverage rule of thumb (1 ton covers about 231 sq ft at 1 inch). For example, a 10 ft by 40 ft driveway (400 sq ft) at 3 inches needs roughly (400 * 3) / 231 ≈ 5.2 tons, so you would order about 5.5 to 6 tons allowing for compaction and waste. Hello Gravel’s material calculator can run these numbers for you and we recommend ordering at least the 3-ton minimum or rounding up for delivery efficiency.

Yes. Hot, dry weather in parts of Texas can create dust in finer materials, while heavy downpours can move loose stone on poor grades or compacted surfaces. Well-compacted base layers, proper slope and drainage, and choosing the right stone size (larger, angular stone for driveways) help gravel perform better in local conditions. Discuss climate and soil concerns with Hello Gravel or your supplier so you get a material suited to both appearance and function.

Extra charges can appear for next-day delivery, tight or long carry distances, narrow access, crossing sidewalks, or requests for spreading and precise placement. If your drop-off requires special equipment, permits, or a second truck, suppliers may add fees and will list them in your quote. To avoid surprises, add delivery notes at checkout, take photos of access points for the Hello Gravel team, and contact customer service if you expect unusual access challenges.