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Premium Gravel & Stone Delivery in the Research Triangle NC Area

Looking for high-quality gravel for your next project? Area Mulch and Soils offers an extensive selection of gravel and stone products, perfect for everything from driveways and drainage to landscaping and construction bases. We deliver throughout the Research Triangle NC area, including:

Apex, Cary, Creedmoor, Durham, Holly Springs, Morrisville, North Raleigh, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest, and Youngsville, from 1 to 18 tons.

Need delivery further out? We even extend our gravel delivery services up to two hours outside of Raleigh!

Ready to order? We accept all major credit cards and PayPal for your convenience.

Your Go-To Source for Every Gravel Need

With one of the largest selections of gravels around, we're sure to have the right product for your specific needs. Our comprehensive range includes:

• ABC (Crush & Run)
• Paver Sand
• Rock Dust
• Washed Screenings
• Washed Stone (Sizes: #3, #5, #57, #67, #57/67, #78)
• Ditch Rock
• Rip Rap (Class A, Class B, Class 1)
• Surge Stone
• Processed Fill
• Chicken/Duck Coop Sand

Delivery fees apply to most gravel deliveries.

How Much Gravel Do You Need? Our Product Calculator Helps!

Don't guess! Use our easy Product Calculator to determine exactly how much gravel to order. Our calculator is based on a settled, compressed amount, ensuring you have enough to complete your job without waste.

Gravel Product Spotlight: Features & Best Uses

Let's explore some of our most popular gravel products and their ideal applications:

ABC (Crush & Run) & ABC Crush & Run PLUS Image

• Best for Driveways: This is your top choice for the first layer of a gravel driveway, providing a durable foundation (3-4 inches recommended for residential use) or 6 to 8 inches for commercial 
• Superior Stability: Made of crushed granite, one of the hardest aggregates available, ensuring a solid base.
• Excellent Compaction: The "run" (pulverized granite) allows it to pack and seal tightly, preventing soil contamination and mud.
• ABC Crush & Run PLUS: Packs even harder and is lighter in color. For optimal results, we recommend a washed stone (like #57 or #67) on top after the first rain to hold the fines and improve drainage.

Washed Stone Varieties

Washed stones are ideal for top layers, drainage, and decorative uses, offering cleaner finishes and better drainage.

• #78 Washed Stone (1/4 inch - "Pea Gravel") 

  NOTE this ia Pea gravel in size not in shape It is not rounded but angler.

  • Color: Medium Gray
  • Uses: Excellent for pathways (softer underfoot), a great top layer for driveways (its slight movement helps break up ice and snow!), and can protect plant roots from Moles and voles.
• #57 Washed Stone (1/2 - 3/4 inch) Image
  • Color: Gray Note colors change as the quarries veins change.
  • Uses: Perfect for backfill behind retaining walls, drainage around your home, and a popular top layer for driveways after a good base of Crush & Run.
• #57/67 Washed Stone (Mixed)
  • Color: Light Gray
  • Uses: A versatile mix for driveway top layers or even walkways through wooded areas.
• #67 Washed Stone (1/4 - 1/2 inch) On Sale Now
  • Color: Medium to Light Gray
  • Uses: Great for paver bases (before paver sand), pathways (easier to walk on), and can serve as a top layer for driveways with smaller, lighter vehicles. Packs easily, making it simple to work with.
• #5 Washed Stone (3/4 - 1 inch) Image 
  • Color: Gray
  • Uses: Essential for septic drainage fields and around your home where efficient water drainage is crucial. Can also be used as a top layer for driveways after a Crush & Run base.Where steep driveways are an issues as smaller gravel may wash out.

Larger Stone & Specialty Products

• #3 Washed Stone (2-3 inches) Image
  • Color: Medium gray
  • Uses: Ideal for new job sites to prevent mud on roads, or as a landscape gravel around homes.
• Surge Stone (3-4 inches)
  • Color: Medium Gray
  • Uses: Excellent for building up low areas in driveways. Contains granite fines for better compaction and is commonly used for new job site entrances to control mud.
• Rip Rap (Class A, B, & 1) Image
  • Color: Light to Medium Gray
  • Rip Rap Class A (3-6 inches): Image For construction site entrances, holding smaller gravel from sinking, retaining soil on banks, or creating mini dams to slow water flow in ditches.
  • Rip Rap Class B (8-12 inches): Image Superior for erosion control around culvert pipes and in long ditches. One ton covers approximately 80 sq ft or 55 linear feet. Also great for natural-looking borders around garden beds (bury rocks half-deep).
  • Class 1 Rip Rap (12-18 inches): Designed for fast-moving water or slow-moving creeks, some of these you may need a hand truck for they may reach a weight of 100 LBs each.

Sand & Fill Products

• Paver Sand (#44 Washed Screenings) $36.50 per ton
  • Uses: The perfect top layer for pavers after a gravel base. Also ideal as a sub-base for large stone walkways on clay soils. Great for smaller pavers and even low-budget basketball courts!
• Screenings (Unwashed Granite)
  • Uses: Pulverized granite used as a base layer for large stone walkways, and chicken coups. $32.50 per ton
• Processed Fill
  • Uses: Sand mixed with 3/4 to 1-inch gravel, excellent for filling large holes, residential fish ponds, and gullies. Packs well.
• Chicken/Duck Coop Gravel  $32.50 per ton
  • Uses: A coarse, pulverized granite layer that provides a clean, well-draining surface for your birds, keeping them out of the mud.

Driveway Experts: We Deliver & Spread with Skill!

With millions of miles under our belt, our drivers are highly skilled in spreading gravel directly onto your driveway. We take pride in our ability to tailgate gravel out of the back of the truck, moving forward and even backward in some cases. It's truly an art! Washed gravel spreads smoothly like butter, while Crush & Run can be more challenging.

Important Note: While our drivers are experts at spreading, certain conditions may prevent us from tailgating your load, such as double parking areas, low overhead cables, phone/power lines, or tree limbs.

You are charged only for the gravel by ton weight, plus a delivery rate. You are not charged extra for the times we are able to spread your load.

Quick Guides:

• Quick Guide to Gravel Uses
• Building a Gravel Driveway (A properly constructed gravel driveway can last 8-12 years without major work!)

Why Choose Area Mulch and Soils?

We were the first in Wake County to offer less than 5-ton gravel deliveries, specifically to meet the needs of our valued customers.

Special rates: on 1 - 4 tons in North Raleigh and Wake Forest 

Important Disclaimer for Stone & Gravel Colors:

The images on our site are intended to represent the general color range and texture only. Due to natural variations, it's impossible to guarantee exact color ranges and tones in every stone or gravel shipment. If color is a critical factor for your project, please don't hesitate to ask us for more specific details!