Gravel in East Delavan, WI

Prices vary by material, supplier, and load size, but typical ranges in West Wisconsin are: pea gravel $25 to $60 per ton (about $18 to $45 per yd3), 3/4" crushed stone or crushed limestone $20 to $45 per ton (about $15 to $35 per yd3), and #57 crushed stone $22 to $48 per ton (about $16 to $36 per yd3). Regional sourcing, seasonal demand, and delivery distance change prices, so check exact rates in checkout. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum for orders and shows supplier-specific pricing and delivery fees for your zip code.

Hello Gravel partners with local West Wisconsin suppliers and contracted haulers that commonly deliver to residential addresses in East Delavan. Minimums are typically 3 tons (our platform minimum), and many deliveries are free within a local range, while longer hauls or restricted access can add $50 to $150 or more. Tailgate spreading is offered at the driver's discretion and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee.

Because East Delavan sees freeze–thaw cycles and regular snowplowing, use angular crushed stone for good interlock and drainage: a 3/4" crushed base with a 3/8" or stone-dust top layer (fines) is common. Add a well-compacted base, proper slope, and geotextile fabric over soft spots to reduce frost heave, and avoid relying solely on loose round pea gravel for driveways that get plowed. Proper edge restraint and slightly coarser top mixes near edges help resist plow damage.

For driveways, crushed stone (3/4" or #57) with a compacted base and a fine stone-dust wearing layer performs best in East Delavan. For drainage swales and underdrains use open-graded stone (1" to 2" washed stone or No. 2) to allow flow, and for patios pea gravel or screened fines give a finished look but need good edging and base. Recycled gravel can work well as a base or budget option but expect more variability in particle shape and fines.

Use this formula: cubic yards = (length ft x width ft x depth in) / 324. Convert to tons using roughly 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.3 tons (varies by material and moisture). Example estimates: a single 10 ft x 50 ft driveway at 3" depth needs about 4.6 yd3 (≈6.0 tons); a single 10 ft x 100 ft driveway at 3" needs about 9.3 yd3 (≈12.0 tons); a double 20 ft x 100 ft driveway at 4" needs about 24.7 yd3 (≈32.1 tons). Always round up and account for compaction and waste.

Initial material cost is often the largest variable; expect material plus delivery for a basic gravel driveway to be significantly lower than asphalt or concrete, but labor for grading and compacting can add cost. Typical annual maintenance for a homeowner (regrading, spot adding fines, and weed treatment) commonly runs $100 to $500 per year depending on driveway size and condition, while periodic larger refreshes (adding several tons of material and grading) can cost a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars. Prices vary with local labor rates, access, and how aggressively you maintain the surface.

Gravel has the lowest upfront cost but higher recurring maintenance (regrading, adding fines, weed control); over 10–15 years expect higher cumulative maintenance time and modest material costs. Asphalt requires higher initial investment and periodic sealcoating and patching, typically a resurfacing every 10–15 years. Concrete has the highest initial cost but lower routine maintenance; however, freeze–thaw cracking and repair can be pricey. Choose based on budget, desired look, and willingness to perform or pay for maintenance.

Yes. City of Delavan and Walworth County zoning and building departments may have setback, driveway, and shoreland zoning rules that affect material choice and placement, and Delavan Lake shorefront work can trigger Wisconsin DNR or county shoreland permits for riprap, shoreline alteration, or impervious surface changes. HOAs around the lake may also limit gravel driveways or require certain materials and colors. Before installing gravel near the lake or doing major shoreline work, check with City of Delavan, Walworth County zoning, your HOA, and the Wisconsin DNR for permit requirements.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellograve3dev.wpengine.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://hellograve3dev.wpengine.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.