Gravel in Franconia, VA

Typical delivered price for common gravels in the Franconia/Northern Virginia area is roughly $30 to $70 per ton (about $40 to $90 per cubic yard), but prices vary by material, supplier, and season. West Virginia suppliers can be slightly cheaper in some cases (often $25 to $60 per ton) because of local stone sources and lower hauling distances; ask Hello Gravel for zip-code specific quotes. Remember these are ranges—exact pricing depends on material type, delivery distance, load size, and availability.

For Franconia’s clay soils and occasional freeze-thaw cycles, angular crushed stone (#57) and crusher run (a mix of stone and fines) perform best because they compact and resist migration. Pea gravel drains well and is good for pathways and drainage, but it does not lock together and can rut on driveways in clay soils. For top layers, use crushed stone with a small fraction of fines or a 3/4"-minus base to create a stable, frost-resistant surface.

Calculate area in square feet, multiply by planned depth in inches divided by 12 to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. A handy weight estimate is about 1.4 tons per cubic yard for crushed stone; for example, a 1-car driveway (10'x20') at 4" needs ~2.5 yd3 (~3.5 tons) and at 6" about ~3.7 yd3 (~5.2 tons). Use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or call our team for density specifics on your chosen material.

For a stable residential driveway in Franconia, plan 4" to 6" of compacted crushed stone for the driving surface over a well-drained subbase. A 1-car driveway (10'x20') needs roughly 2.5 yd3 (about 3.5 tons) at 4" and 3.7 yd3 (about 5.2 tons) at 6". A 2-car driveway (20'x20') needs roughly 5.0 yd3 (about 7.0 tons) at 4" and 7.4 yd3 (about 10.4 tons).

Yes. Many local suppliers in Northern Virginia and nearby West Virginia offer recycled crushed concrete or reclaimed base materials suitable for driveways and subbases. Bulk discounts commonly appear on orders of 10 to 20 tons or more; for contractor pricing or recycled options, request those filters in checkout or contact Hello Gravel’s sales team for available local options. Regional availability varies, so ask us to check local suppliers for recycled materials and volume pricing.

A gravel driveway in Franconia typically lasts 10 to 25 years with regular maintenance; freeze-thaw and clay soils can shorten performance without care. Plan annual tasks like grading, filling ruts, and adding 1/2" to 1" of new gravel every 2 to 5 years, with more frequent attention in wet springs. Proper drainage and edge restraints reduce long-term maintenance and prolong life.

Use a combination of geotextile fabric, edging, and terracing to keep gravel in place on slopes; install geogrid or cellular confinement systems for steep runs to prevent washouts. Retaining walls, stone check dams, and vegetation on adjacent slopes also help reduce velocity and soil loss. For heavy runoff areas, specify larger drainage stone and consult local suppliers through Hello Gravel for slope-specific solutions.

Rules vary: Fairfax County usually allows gravel driveways from a zoning standpoint, but many HOAs and local covenants restrict loose gravel or require paved driveways. Before ordering, check your HOA covenants and contact Fairfax County zoning or permitting offices if you plan changes to driveway location, curb cuts, or significant grading. If you need help, Hello Gravel can advise on typical local practices, but always confirm with your HOA and county.

Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons and uses contracted dump trucks for delivery, typically tri-axle trucks. Standard delivery is 2+ business days from order confirmation, with a next-day option available for orders placed before the cutoff (fees may apply). Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion—request it at checkout but note there are no guarantees.

Gravel has the lowest upfront cost (roughly $1 to $3 per sq ft installed) but higher ongoing maintenance and periodic topping; asphalt is mid-range (about $3 to $6 per sq ft) with periodic resurfacing every 10 to 20 years. Concrete is highest upfront (about $6 to $12 per sq ft) with the lowest routine maintenance but highest repair costs if damaged. Over a 20-year life, gravel can be cheapest initially but may approach or exceed asphalt total costs if you need frequent regrading and replacement; pick based on budget, maintenance willingness, and HOA/local rules.

Clean, washed crushed stone or drain rock (commonly 3/4" clean stone or #57) is best for French drains because it allows water flow while resisting clogging. Avoid pea gravel in the trench invert where fines can migrate into perforated pipe; use filter fabric to keep soil out of the rock. Local suppliers in the Franconia/NoVa area stock washed drain stone—specify 'drain rock' in your order to ensure a clean product.

Measure the area and desired depth, choose the specific stone type (for example #57, pea gravel, or crusher run), and enter your zip code on Hello Gravel to get local supplier quotes and availability. Remember to include access notes (driveway width, overhead wires, and preferred drop location) and request recycled material or contractor pricing if needed. For exact weight-to-volume conversions, ask our team—densities vary by material and local geology.

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.