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 Universal City Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Universal City is a growing West Texas community with a city population of 18,750 and an annual growth rate of 2.20%. Sitting in a semi-arid zone (Hardiness Zone 8b) with 228 sunny days per year and average annual rainfall of 34.25 inches, the area’s climate and steady growth drive steady demand for home improvement and infrastructure work. As the nearby metro area tops 2.5+ million residents, more driveways, yards, and small-scale construction projects need durable, low-maintenance materials. Homeowners here often look for aggregates that handle occasional heavy rain, reduce erosion, and stand up to long, sunny seasons—qualities that make well-graded gravel a common choice for practical, long-lasting results.Popular Projects in Universal City This Season
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing18 tons
- Gravel Backyard Path5 tons
- Gravel Patio Base8 tons
- Gravel Drainage Swale12 tons
- Gravel Parking Pad22 tons
Universal City Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 18,750
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.20% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Universal City Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Spring Moisture Window
- May–Sept: High Heat Erosion
- Dec–Jan: Cold Snap Risk
Summer Tip: In Universal City’s semi-arid conditions with 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, choose well-graded crushed gravel for drainage and erosion control; order by the minimum of 3 tons and schedule at least 2+ business days ahead for delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Universal City gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Universal City.
Typical local material-only price ranges for common gravels in the West Texas/Universal City area are roughly $30-$60 per ton for crushed limestone or decomposed granite and $60-$100+ per ton for decorative river rock. Per cubic yard, expect about $35-$80 depending on type and regional supply. These are estimates; request a precise quote through Hello Gravel for exact pricing and delivery included.
Yes, Hello Gravel serves Universal City through our local supplier network; check your zip code on the site to confirm availability. Typical delivery uses tri-axle dump trucks, minimum orders start at 3 tons, and many areas have free or flat-rate delivery; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee.
Local contractors commonly recommend 3/4" crushed limestone or crusher-run for driveways because it compacts well and resists migration in heat and clay soils. Decomposed granite (DG) is popular for walkways for a tighter, finished look but may need stabilizers in steep or high-traffic areas; river rock is mainly decorative and not ideal where mobility and washout are concerns.
Use this quick estimate: each square foot requires about 0.012 tons at 3" depth, 0.016 tons at 4", and 0.024 tons at 6" depth. For example, a 1,000 sq ft driveway needs about 12 tons at 3", 16 tons at 4", or 24 tons at 6". For planning, we recommend ordering a small overage (5-10%) to allow for compaction and grading.
Professional installation costs in West Texas commonly range from about $1.50 to $5.00 per sq ft depending on scope: simple spreading and compacting is at the low end, full base prep with grading, fabric, and multiple lift layers is at the high end. A typical single-car driveway job (roughly 400-600 sq ft) often falls in the $600-$3,000 range, while larger or more complex jobs will cost more; get a local site quote for accuracy.
Regulations vary: Universal City and Bexar County may have rules about driveway width, curb cuts, stormwater runoff, and impervious-surface calculations, and many HOAs have aesthetic rules that can restrict loose-rock surfaces. Always check with Universal City planning or your HOA before ordering; Hello Gravel can also help you note potential restrictions when you place an order.
Gravel is highly permeable and can help with surface drainage if the driveway is properly graded and backed by a compacted base and geotextile fabric. On steep slopes or concentrated flows common after heavy West Texas storms, add terraces, retaining edging, or larger rip-rap at outfall points to prevent washout—plain loose gravel alone can migrate during heavy runoff.
In hot, dry West Texas conditions you should expect to regrade and top up high-traffic driveways every 1-3 years; light sweeping and occasional filling of ruts can be done seasonally. Typical annual homeowner maintenance costs for small driveways are often $100-$300 for material top-ups and basic regrading; heavier repairs after washouts cost more.
Yes: crusher run (a graded mix of stone and fines) and 3/4" minus crushed limestone are common because the fines help bind the matrix and reduce dust and movement. For a firmer surface, contractors in our area will use a compacted base of 2-4" crushed stone and a top course of 3/4" crushed stone or stabilized DG; polymer or resin-stabilized mixes are an option where dust control and reduced maintenance are priorities.
Gravel is typically the lowest-cost upfront option but requires more ongoing maintenance; asphalt and concrete cost more initially but have longer service lives with lower routine maintenance. Ballpark installed cost ranges in the area: gravel $1.50-$5.00 per sq ft, asphalt $3.00-$7.00 per sq ft, concrete $4.00-$10.00 per sq ft, and pavers $10.00+ per sq ft. Choose based on budget, desired lifespan, and tolerance for periodic upkeep.
Provide clear delivery instructions and a preferred drop zone at checkout, and note gate heights, overhead wires, and driveway turn radiuses so the dump truck can access the site. You can request tailgate spreading at checkout, but drivers perform spreading at their discretion for safety and access reasons; Hello Gravel coordinates delivery timing and can help with placement guidance before dispatch.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
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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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