Gravel in Normandy Park, WA

Expect wide local variation, but basic crushed gravel in West Washington typically runs about $30 to $60 per ton delivered, while decorative gravels often cost $60 to $120 per ton. Delivery with Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and is usually quoted to your driveway; professional installation (grading, base, spreading, compaction) can add roughly $8 to $20 per square foot depending on access and scope. For an accurate price, request a local quote through our site or call our team with your project dimensions.

For Normandy Park's high rainfall, angular crushed rock (3/4" crushed rock or 3/8" minus) is usually best because it compacts and locks together, reducing washout and rutting. Pea gravel drains well but can shift and move on slopes, so it is better for flat patios and decorative areas; decomposed granite (DG) with a stabilizer can give a firm, permeable surface for paths. Choose material based on use: crushed rock for driveways, DG or compacted fines for walkways, and pea or river rock for accents.

Yes. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted dump-truck haulers that deliver regionally sourced material to Normandy Park; minimum orders start at 3 tons and standard delivery takes 2+ business days. You can request a delivery date at checkout, and next-day delivery may be available for orders placed early; drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but that service is not guaranteed.

It depends. Normandy Park may have city codes and some neighborhoods have HOA rules that cover driveway materials, curb cuts, drainage, and setbacks, so check with the City of Normandy Park and any HOA before installing. Also confirm local stormwater rules if your work could change drainage; if in doubt, call local permitting or your HOA first to avoid costly changes later.

A quick rule: multiply area (sq ft) by depth (ft), divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then multiply cubic yards by about 1.3 to estimate tons for typical crushed gravel. Examples: a 12' x 50' driveway at 3" depth is about 5.6 cubic yards, roughly 7 to 8 tons; a 10' x 10' patio at 2" depth is about 0.74 cubic yards, roughly 1 ton. For driveways you may need an additional base layer (4" to 6") under the top layer, so include that when ordering.

Gravel on slopes and clay soils can be prone to rutting and washout if not installed with proper preparation. On slopes, use angular crushed rock, install edging or retaining elements, add proper drainage (swales or perforated drains), and consider terracing or geotextile fabric to stabilize the subgrade. For clay soils, remove soft topsoil, improve drainage, and build a solid compacted base to prevent settling and frost heave.

In Normandy Park's rainy climate you should expect regular maintenance: seasonal raking/grading, filling low spots, and adding 1/2" to 1" of new gravel every 1 to 3 years depending on traffic. Annual costs vary with size and condition but homeowners commonly spend $100 to $400 per year for small to medium driveways; larger jobs or regrading after storms will cost more. Proper edging, drainage, and occasional compaction reduce long-term maintenance needs.

Gravel has the lowest upfront cost and offers good drainage, with typical installed costs around $1 to $4 per square foot. Asphalt and concrete are more durable with lower routine maintenance but cost more up front: asphalt about $3 to $7 per square foot and concrete $4 to $10 per square foot, while pavers can be $10 to $25 per square foot installed. Consider budget, maintenance tolerance, drainage needs, and neighborhood appearance when choosing the material.

Yes. Normandy Park's clayey soils and high rainfall often require more extensive subgrade work, drainage improvements, and compaction than drier areas, which increases labor and material costs. Typical upgrades include geotextile fabric, a compacted crushed-rock base, and improved grading to direct water away, which can add 10% to 30% or more to basic installation costs. Have a contractor assess subgrade conditions to get an accurate quote.

Decorative gravels (river rock, colored gravels, pea gravel) are often more expensive than standard crushed gravel because of sourcing and sorting, with regional prices commonly in the $60 to $120 per ton range versus $30 to $60 per ton for basic crushed rock. Availability can vary in West Washington due to local geology, so some decorative colors or sizes may be seasonal or require longer lead times. If color or texture matters, add order notes when you check out and request photos or specific sizing from suppliers.

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.