Gravel in Yelm, WA

Delivered prices vary with gravel type, delivery distance, and supplier demand, but a rough estimate for common driveway and base gravels in West Washington is $40 to $100 per cubic yard. Specialty aggregates (colored decorative rock or washed stone) can cost more. For exact, up-to-date pricing for Yelm (pop. 24,610) request a quote through our website—Hello Gravel shows delivery fees and any minimums during checkout.

For West Washington's wet conditions, clean, crushed stone such as 3/4" crushed rock or #57 stone drains best because it has angular particles and open voids. River rock and pea gravel also drain well but shift more easily. For subdrains and French drains, use washed rock or clean drain rock to avoid fines that clog flow.

To get a concrete-like surface, use a stabilized system: compacted crusher fines or decomposed granite bound with a polymer stabilizer, or resin-bound gravel installed over a proper base. Another option is compacted crushed stone base topped with a small, angular surface stone and then mechanically compacted. These options provide a firm, low-dust surface while retaining a natural aggregate look.

Crushed stone (angular, processed) typically costs more per ton than loose, rounded gravel because of extra crushing and screening. However, crushed stone compacts and locks together better, reducing long-term maintenance and regrading costs. Expect to pay a modest premium up front for crushed stone in exchange for greater stability and less annual upkeep.

A 10-yard load equals 270 cubic feet. At 2" depth (0.1667 ft) it covers about 1,620 sq ft; at 3" depth (0.25 ft) about 1,080 sq ft; and at 4" depth (0.3333 ft) about 810 sq ft. Use these figures to size driveway or landscaping projects before ordering.

A 50 lb bag of gravel is roughly 0.5 cubic feet, so to cover 100 sq ft you need about 34 bags at 2" depth, 50 bags at 3", and 67 bags at 4". Hello Gravel primarily delivers bulk loads (minimum 3 tons), though some local suppliers may offer bag or pallet delivery—check product pages or request bag delivery during checkout for options in Yelm.

No, 2 inches is generally not sufficient for a driveway in Yelm's wet climate and local soils. For a stable residential driveway we recommend 4 to 6 inches of compacted base material (crushed rock) with a 1 to 2 inch surface layer, and 6 to 8 inches for heavy vehicles. Adding a geotextile and proper drainage will greatly improve longevity in rainy conditions.

Pea gravel is a poor choice where stability, wheelchair access, or vehicle traffic matter because it shifts and compacts poorly, especially on slopes and in heavy rain. For walkways and patios in Yelm, recommend crushed stone or crusher fines compacted over a permeable base, decomposed granite with stabilizer, or pavers set in a crushed stone base for a firmer, lower-maintenance surface. These alternatives drain well but hold shape better than loose pea gravel.

Common grades include #1 (large, 2.5" to 4"), used for heavy drainage and structural fill; #3 (1" to 2.5"), often used for road base; #57 (3/4" clean crushed stone), a common surface for driveways and paths; and crusher fines or "DG" (decomposed granite) for compacted walking surfaces. Pea gravel is decorative and drains well but is less stable. Choose based on load, drainage need, and finish preference.

Installation costs vary with excavation, base depth, and labor; expect a small driveway (few hundred sq ft) to cost from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars for materials, delivery, and basic compaction, while larger or heavily excavated projects will be more. Annual maintenance (occasional grading, adding 1-2" of material every few years, and clearing drains) commonly runs from about $100 to several hundred dollars depending on size and use. Local suppliers and haulers in the Yelm area typically offer bulk delivery, and some can coordinate spreading or recommend local contractors for compaction and full installation; tailgate spreading by drivers is possible but done at driver discretion.

Use a well-graded, compactable base (crushed stone), install a geotextile fabric to separate soil from aggregate, provide positive slope and edge restraints, and include drains where water concentrates. Select a top layer appropriate to the use (#57 or crusher fines for driveways, larger drain rock for subdrains). Regular maintenance—regrading low spots and topping up material—keeps surfaces draining and lasting longer.

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.