Gravel in St. Erling, VA

Typical delivered gravel cost for a residential driveway in St. Erling ranges widely depending on stone type and distance from quarry. Expect material plus delivery to commonly fall between about $35 and $75 per ton, with local delivery fees often adding $75 to $200 for small orders; Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum. For an accurate price, use our online quote or contact our team with your zip code and project size at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734.

Angular, crushed stone (for example 3/4" crushed stone or crushed granite) and dense-graded aggregates perform best in St. Erling's freeze-thaw conditions because they interlock and resist migration. Avoid rounded gravels like pure pea gravel for high-traffic surfaces, since they shift more during freezes. Consider a graded mix with some fines or a 'crusher run' layer to lock the surface together while allowing drainage.

For a typical driveway in St. Erling, plan on a compacted 6" base of larger stone plus a 2" to 3" wearing course of finer gravel; patios usually need a 4" compacted base and a 1" to 2" top layer. As a rough rule, 1 ton of crushed gravel covers about 100 to 120 sq ft at a 2" depth—adjust proportionally for deeper sections and remember our minimum order is 3 tons. Use the Hello Gravel material calculator or contact our team for a precise quantity for your exact dimensions.

Next-day delivery is available through Hello Gravel for orders placed before noon CST, but availability depends on local supplier schedules and truck routing into the St. Erling area. Standard delivery is 2+ business days with no extra fee, so check the checkout calendar or request next-day when ordering to see if it's possible and what the additional fee will be. If you need help, call 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734 and we'll check local supplier options for your zip code.

On slopes near St. Erling, larger angular stone, a compacted base, and edge restraints help prevent washout and migration; pea gravel is not recommended for steep grades. Install geotextile fabric under the stone, add proper drainage and retaining edges, and expect periodic regrading and topping—typically light touch-ups every 1 to 3 years depending on traffic and runoff. For severe slopes consider terracing or small retaining walls to reduce erosion.

Crushed stone is usually the better choice for St. Erling driveways and high-traffic walkways because its angular pieces compact and lock together for stability and traction. Pea gravel is pleasant for decorative walkways and patios but tends to move and can be difficult to maintain under vehicle traffic or in freeze-thaw cycles. If you prefer pea gravel for aesthetics, combine it with edging and a compacted base to reduce migration.

Yes, a properly built gravel base improves surface drainage on clay soils by providing a permeable layer for water to pass through, but you also need a separation fabric and adequate slope to move water away. In areas with persistent standing water, consider a thicker base, subdrains, or a crushed stone trench to carry water away from the surface. Local clay in St. Erling can hold water, so planning for slope and under-drainage will extend the life of the gravel surface.

Professional installation costs in the St. Erling area vary with access, slope, and required base work; expect base prep and labor to commonly range from about $0.75 to $3.00 per sq ft, with total installed costs (materials plus labor) often between $2.00 and $8.00 per sq ft for standard residential driveways. Steep sites, extensive grading, or poor soils can push costs higher, so get local contractor quotes and consider Hello Gravel for material delivery to compare total project pricing. Contact our team for supplier recommendations and to arrange material-only delivery if you plan to do the labor yourself.

In St. Erling's seasonal climate with freeze-thaw cycles and occasional heavy rains, expect to regrade high-use areas every 1 to 3 years and add a fresh top dressing (1" to 2") every 3 to 5 years for typical residential driveways. Heavy traffic, poor drainage, or steep slopes may require more frequent maintenance. Routine maintenance—raking, filling potholes, and restoring edges—keeps the surface usable and reduces the need for full rebuilds.

Commercial lots in the St. Erling area perform best with a well-graded, dense-graded aggregate base (often a 2" to 3" crushed stone base) topped with a 3/4" minus or 'crusher run' wearing course that contains some fines for interlock. Proper compaction, edge restraints, and a geotextile separator over poor subgrade are essential for durability under heavy loads. For public or commercial work, check local DOT or municipal specs—Hello Gravel can help source materials that meet those standards and deliver to your site.

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!

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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.