Morganton Gravel Delivery
Ellijay Gravel delivers high-quality, locally sourced granite gravel straight to your driveway or job site in Morganton —no middlemen, no delays, and zero headaches.
we deliver gravel to Morganton
Which Gravel Is Right for Your Project?
Here’s a quick guide to help you pick the perfect material for your job.
| Gravel Type | Stone Size | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|
| Base Gravel | Mixed/crusite | Foundation layer |
| #4 | 1–2 inches | Drainage, erosion control |
| #57 | ½–1 inch | Driveways, parking, general use |
| #89 | ¼–½ inch | Top layer, paths, finishing |
Gravel Types
Base Gravel
The Foundation Layer
Base gravel is your starting point for any serious driveway or road project. It’s a mix of crushed stone and fine particles that compacts tightly to create a stable foundation.
Best for:
First layer under driveways
Road base for rural properties
Foundation prep for sheds, barns, or outbuildings. Filling low spots or soft areas before finishing with surface gravel.
Good to know: If you’re building a new driveway from scratch, you’ll want base gravel down first. It prevents sinking and rutting later.
#4 Gravel
The Foundation Layer
These are larger stones, roughly 1 to 2 inches in size. #4 gravel is rugged and provides excellent drainage. Used by a lot of landscapers.
Best for:
Erosion control on slopes and ditches. Drainage projects and French drains. Heavy-traffic areas that need serious stability. Base layer for larger commercial projects
Good to know: #4 is too large to walk on comfortably, so it’s typically used where function matters more than foot traffic.
#57 Gravel
The All-Purpose Favorite
#57 is the most popular driveway gravel for good reason. These stones range from ½ inch to 1 inch and strike the perfect balance between drainage, stability, and appearance.
Best for:
Driveway top layers
Walkways and paths
Landscaping beds and borders
Parking areas
Pipe bedding and drainage
Good to know: This is what most people picture when they think “gravel driveway.” It locks together well, drains quickly, and looks clean.
#89 Gravel
The Fine Finish
#89 is the smallest option, with pea-sized stones around ¼ to ½ inch. It creates a smooth, clean surface and fills gaps nicely.
Best for:
Top-dressing existing driveways
Filling in between larger stones
Walkways and garden paths
Dog runs and play areas
Decorative landscaping
Good to know: #89 is comfortable to walk on and gives driveways a finished look. It works best over a base layer rather than on its own.
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Whether you’re patching potholes in your gravel driveway, prepping for major grading work, or just tired of suppliers who never seem to show up, we make getting gravel simple, dependable, and stress-free.
About Us
Morganton needs gravel — for new driveways, drainage repair, pad work, and the everyday surfacing jobs that keep properties holding up against North Georgia weather. Ellijay Gravel delivers across Fannin County, including Morganton and the surrounding accessible neighborhoods. We’re family-owned, sister company to HPC Services North Georgia, with over 25 years of moving rock across the region.
Four grades, each for a specific job. Base Gravel for new driveway foundations and structural pads under homes, garages, and outbuildings. #4 Gravel for drainage trenches, lakefront erosion control, and French drain backfill. #57 Gravel — the workhorse — for driveway surfacing, top dressing, and parking pads. #89 Gravel for the finer finish on walkways, paths, and patio underlayment.
Right truck for the right job. Our 5-ton trucks handle smaller residential loads and finish layers. Our 16-ton trucks deliver volume to new construction, full driveway resurfaces, commercial pads, and projects of any scale.
We deliver to Morganton’s in-town addresses, the residential properties along Highway 60, and the accessible neighborhoods along the main corridors connecting Morganton to Blue Ridge and beyond. From downtown out to the Lake Blue Ridge–area properties with road access, if you have a deliverable address and a project that needs rock, we have what you need.
Morganton sits within our Fannin County delivery footprint, and we cover Gilmer, Pickens, Cherokee, and Towns Counties as well. Residential. Commercial. New construction. Driveway repair. We’ve got the grade, the truck, and the experience to handle it right.
Family-owned. Local trucks. Fair prices, no padding. Call Ellijay Gravel today for a quote on gravel delivery in Morganton.
