Gravel, Sand & Bulk Material Delivery in Fairfax Station, VA

Choose materials based on the job you need done: drainage, stability, surface finish, or planting. For most projects, homeowners compare gravel, sand, dirt, stone as a group to assess drainage, compaction, and appearance. If you need help, our material quiz and team can walk you through options based on your project and local conditions.

Fairfax Station properties often have clay-rich soils and rolling slopes that influence drainage and settling. Materials that improve drainage and reduce erosion are usually recommended for sloped or poorly drained sites, and using a stable base or geotextile fabric can help. Talk to our team with details about your yard so we can recommend materials that suit local soil behavior and slope conditions.

Late spring through early fall is typically best for delivery and installation because the ground is less likely to be frozen and rain is more predictable. Winter freeze-thaw and heavy rain events in spring or fall can delay work, make spreading harder, and increase mess. Plan ahead for busy seasons and schedule deliveries on clear days when possible.

Prices vary by material type, local supplier, and project size, but residential aggregate in the Northern Virginia area commonly falls within a broad range. As a rough estimate, per-ton costs for common aggregates often range from about $30 to $80 per ton, with delivery fees varying by distance, truck type, and order size; Hello Gravel lists transparent pricing at checkout and minimum orders start at 3 tons. Contact our team or check your zip code on the site for a tailored quote and any available free-delivery promotions.

Possibly. Fairfax County rules and local HOA covenants can affect driveway changes, curb cuts, impervious surface limits, and visible material choices, so check with your HOA and county zoning or building office before ordering. For street deliveries or curbside dumping you may also need permits or parking notifications—ask us and we can help you plan for logistics.

Standard delivery is typically available in 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is an option for orders placed early in the day for an additional fee. Materials arrive by contracted dump trucks (often tri-axle) and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion—request it at checkout but note it is not guaranteed. We coordinate timing and provide delivery windows so you can prepare the site in advance.

Start by measuring the area (length x width) and deciding on the desired depth, then convert to cubic yards; you can then convert cubic yards to tons since many materials are sold by weight. Hello Gravel offers an online material calculator and our sales team can help if you share your dimensions and project type. Ordering slightly more to account for compaction and grading is common practice.

Clear a path and staging area so the truck can safely approach, and remove obstacles like low branches, vehicles, and lawn furniture. Protect grass, driveways, and landscape beds if you are concerned about scuffing or tracking, and mark the preferred dump location clearly for the driver. If you have special access issues or need spreading, note that in order notes and contact our team ahead of delivery.

Common projects include driveway resurfacing or base layers, walkways and patios, erosion-control swales, raised garden beds, and yard grading or topsoil placement. Contractors and homeowners also use aggregates for French drains, retaining wall backfill, and decorative beds. Each project has different material and quantity needs, so choose materials that match function and local climate demands.

Match the material to the function: materials that drain well are better for French drains and wet areas, while coarser, more stable mixes are better under driveways and walkways. Consider maintenance, appearance, and local wet-freeze cycles—some materials compact and lock together, others are loose and more decorative. If you are unsure, describe the intended use and site conditions when ordering so we can recommend suitable options.

Because Hello Gravel sources regionally, texture and color can vary from photos, so some visual difference is normal; if the material seems significantly off, contact customer service promptly. Order changes are easiest before the supplier and truck are dispatched, so notify us as soon as possible and we will do our best to accommodate. For disputes or concerns, our team will work with you and the supplier to reach a satisfactory resolution in line with our policies.

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.