Stone in Washington, NH

For driveways, 3/4" crushed stone or 3/4" minus (crushed stone with fines) makes a stable surface when compacted. For patios and walkways, 3/8" to 1/2" crushed stone or crushed stone screenings provide a smoother finish. For drainage, septic fields, and French drains, use clean, washed stone in the 1" to 2" range (no fines) to keep water flowing. Due to local glacial geology, color and texture may vary by supplier.

Freeze-thaw cycles can cause frost heave if water gets under the base and freezes, moving the stone and creating ruts. To reduce issues, build a well-compacted base (4-8" of crushed stone), add a geotextile fabric where soil is soft, ensure good surface and subgrade drainage, and maintain a 2% crown on the driveway for runoff. Edge restraints and periodic regrading help keep the surface even through winter cycles.

Measure length and width to get square feet, multiply by desired depth in feet to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. For crushed stone, a good rule is 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.3 tons (approximate). Example: an 18' x 40' driveway at 4" depth is 18x40x0.333 = 240 cubic feet = 8.9 cubic yards ≈ 11.6 tons, so you would order ~12 tons (round up for compaction and waste).

Prices vary with stone type, availability, and local delivery. In the West New Hampshire area you can generally expect crushed stone to fall roughly between $35 and $70 per ton depending on grade (washed vs. minus), but heavier or specialty stone can cost more. For an exact, up-to-date price for your zip code and stone type, check Hello Gravel and get a local quote.

Delivery alone typically depends on distance and tonnage; delivery fees in rural New Hampshire are often included for nearby suppliers but can run $50-$200 if outside local ranges. Contractor installation (grading, base prep, spreading, compaction) for a 2-car driveway commonly ranges from roughly $1,500 to $6,000 depending on existing site conditions, depth of base, and travel time. Get multiple local estimates and confirm what each quote includes (grade work, compaction, edge restraints).

Start with Hello Gravel to get instant local supplier options and delivery pricing for your zip code. For installation, check local contractor listings, ask the Washington town office or DPW for recommendations, and read recent customer reviews. Always verify contractor insurance, ask for references, and request a written scope that specifies material grade and compaction.

Washington is a small New Hampshire town, and there may be town zoning, driveway permit, or road frontage rules that affect driveway location, culvert requirements, and stormwater management. If you are in an association or historic district, check HOA guidelines or historic commission rules that may restrict visible surfacing or curb treatments. Contact Washington town hall or your HOA before starting work to confirm any permits or design rules.

Maintain stone surfaces by regrading low spots each spring, adding a 1" to 2" top dressing of crushed stone every 1-3 years as needed, and keeping drainage clear to prevent standing water. Control weeds with a combination of edging, landscape fabric under patios, and spot herbicide or hand removal; avoid overusing salt in winter as it can break down fines. Periodic compaction with a roller or plate compactor after adding material keeps the surface stable through freeze-thaw cycles.

Minimum Hello Gravel orders start at 3 tons, and deliveries arrive by dump truck (typically tri-axle); include clear drop-location notes and photos at checkout to avoid missed drops. Request a delivery date on the checkout calendar, ask about tailgate spreading during booking (driver discretion), and allow extra tons for compaction and waste when ordering for driveways or large projects. For exact pricing and availability, use the Hello Gravel quote tool or call the sales team.

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.

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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://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.