Gravel in Burien, WA

Delivered prices vary by material and season, but in Burien you can generally expect approximate ranges: crushed rock/road base $30 to $65 per ton, pea gravel $35 to $75 per ton, and decorative washed gravel $40 to $90 per ton. Per cubic yard, expect roughly $40 to $120 depending on material and density (1 cubic yard of gravel is about 1.2 to 1.6 tons). Prices change with local supply and demand, so use these as ballpark figures and check our quote tool for current rates to your zip code.

Hello Gravel connects you with local quarries and haulers serving Burien and the greater West Washington area; individual suppliers vary by zip code. Typical minimums are around 3 tons (our platform minimum), deliveries are usually by tri-axle dump truck, and many suppliers offer free delivery above a certain tonnage while small orders or tight access sites may incur a delivery fee. Use our checkout to see exact supplier options, minimums, and any delivery fees for your address.

For Burien’s wet, maritime climate and often clayey soils, angular crushed rock (for example 3/4" crushed or road base) performs best because the broken edges lock together and resist rutting. Use a compacted road base or crushed aggregate for the structural layer and a coarser crushed wearing surface (3/8" to 3/4" crushed) on top; avoid loose rounded pea gravel as a primary driveway surface because it shifts easily in wet conditions. Adding geotextile fabric and good subgrade drainage will help keep the driveway stable through West Washington rains.

For a light-duty residential driveway in Burien, plan on a compacted structural base of 4 to 6 inches of road base plus a 2 to 3 inch compacted wearing layer of crushed gravel. For clay soils or heavier vehicles, increase the base to 6 to 8 inches and consider a total gravel depth of 8 to 12 inches. Compact each layer in 2- to 3-inch lifts with a plate compactor or roller and slope the driveway slightly (1 to 2 percent) for drainage to avoid washout in rainy weather.

Use this quick guide for Burien projects: a 12x20 ft area (240 sq ft) requires about 2.2 cubic yards at 3" (roughly 3 to 3.5 tons) and about 4.4 cubic yards at 6" (roughly 6 to 6.5 tons). A 20x30 ft area (600 sq ft) needs about 5.6 cubic yards at 3" (around 7.5 to 8.5 tons) and about 11.1 cubic yards at 6" (about 15 to 16 tons). Remember 1 cubic yard of gravel in local materials is roughly 1.2 to 1.6 tons depending on rock type and moisture; round up for waste and compaction and note our minimum order is 3 tons.

Upfront, gravel is usually the lowest-cost surface for Burien driveways — material and basic installation are often substantially cheaper than asphalt or pavers. Long-term maintenance is higher with gravel (periodic regrading and topping every 1 to 5 years depending on rainfall and traffic) while asphalt and pavers need less frequent but sometimes higher-cost repairs. For many Burien homeowners the lower initial outlay and easier drainage make gravel a practical choice, but plan for ongoing upkeep in the wet climate.

In the West Washington climate expect to regrade and add material more often than in dry areas: light maintenance like raking and filling low spots should be done annually, while heavier regrading, re-compaction, and topping (1 to 2 inches) may be needed every 2 to 5 years depending on traffic. After heavy winter storms or prolonged wet periods check for ruts and washouts and address them quickly to prevent bigger repairs. Budget for occasional deliveries (minimums may apply) when you need to replenish material.

Permit and HOA rules vary: small residential driveways often do not require a building permit in Burien, but a larger project, changes to driveway location, or significant grading may trigger permits or stormwater rules with the city. Many HOAs have covenants about front-yard surfacing or material appearance, so check your HOA guidelines before converting lawns to gravel. When in doubt, contact Burien city planning or your HOA and consult Hello Gravel for material recommendations that meet local rules.

For paths and drainage in Burien, use a crushed rock base (3/4" minus or road base) with a top layer of 3/8" crushed gravel or decomposed granite stabilized mix for a firmer walking surface. Install a geotextile fabric under the base to reduce mixing with compacted soil and consider sub-surface drains or perforated pipe where water pools. These choices let water pass through while keeping the path stable in the region’s frequent rain.

Yes, many local contractors offer full gravel driveway packages that include grading, subgrade prep, base placement, compaction, and edging; Hello Gravel can connect you with suppliers and installers in the area. Labor and equipment costs vary with site access, excavation needed, and driveway size; expect small residential installs to commonly range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars in labor and equipment, while more complex jobs (significant grading, drainage work) can be higher. Get written quotes from contractors and use our materials calculator to isolate material costs when comparing bids.

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.