Gravel in Austin, AR

For Austin and West Arkansas, crushed limestone and crushed stone (often called #57 or 3/4" stone) are the most common driveway choices because they lock together and resist movement. Use a larger angular stone (2"-3") as a compacted base and finish with 3/4" crushed limestone or limestone screenings for a smoother top layer. Expect local color and texture variation due to regional sourcing.

Hello Gravel typically offers standard delivery in 2+ business days and next-day delivery for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Deliveries come by tri-axle dump truck, minimum order is 3 tons, and tailgate spreading may be available at the driver's discretion but is not guaranteed.

Austin sees occasional freeze-thaw cycles that can cause minor frost heave if the base is not well-prepared. A well-drained, compacted base of larger aggregate and good surface drainage reduce freeze-thaw damage and extend the life of a gravel driveway.

Local prices vary, but a typical delivered range for crushed limestone in West Arkansas is about $25 to $45 per ton depending on supplier, delivery distance, and quantity. For an exact rate for your address, check prices through Hello Gravel or request a local quote since regional rates and minimums apply.

Permit requirements vary by city and county; many homeowners can resurface an existing driveway without a permit, but new driveway cuts, curb work, or commercial installations often require local approval. Contact Austin city hall or the county planning office and call 811 to locate utilities before any excavation.

Calculate cubic yards first: (length(ft) x width(ft) x depth(inches)) / 324 = cubic yards. Convert to tons by multiplying cubic yards by about 1.4 (tons per cubic yard for typical crushed stone); for example, a 20' x 40' driveway at 3" depth is about 7.4 yd3 or roughly 10.4 tons; round up and add 10% for compaction and waste.

Gravel can reduce surface erosion on gentle slopes when combined with proper base, geotextile fabric, edge restraints, and good drainage, but loose or rounded gravels (like pea gravel) are more prone to washing. For steep slopes, terracing, retaining walls, vegetation, or larger angular stone are better options to prevent washout.

For drains, use clean, washed gravel such as 1/2" to 1" crushed stone or pea gravel that allows water to flow while preventing sediment clogging. Line the trench with nonwoven geotextile fabric, place the pipe, and cover with free-draining stone; avoid using fines or screenings directly in the drain to preserve permeability.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted haulers across West Arkansas to provide delivered bulk gravel and optional spreading at checkout. For installation or contractor work, check local landscaping and excavation companies in Austin/Benton County and ask Hello Gravel for recommended partners or a delivery-only quote to your zip code.

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!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellograve3dev.wpengine.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.