Buy Walkway Gravel in Kent, Washington

Walkway gravel is the material you reach for when you want a path that holds up to foot traffic without turning into mud. Kent gets about 44 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage under the surface matters. A well-laid walkway gravel path sheds water and stays firm.

The right product depends on how you use the path. A side-yard walkway that sees daily use needs a different size than a decorative border. This page covers the options and what each one does best.

Walkway Gravel Products Available for Kent Delivery

Each walkway gravel product works well for certain jobs and not others. The table below lists the sizes, what they are meant for, and a note on where they fall short.

Which Walkway Gravel to Use for Common Kent Projects

The job determines the size. Here is a quick guide for five typical projects.

Local Conditions That Affect Walkway Gravel in Kent

Kent's weather shapes how walkway gravel performs. About 30 days a year drop below freezing, which means freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter. That is the argument for the deeper first lift. A base layer that is thick enough keeps the surface from heaving.

Soils mapped in the Kent area are commonly moderately well drained. That usually means a standard base depth of 4 inches of crushed stone under the surface layer works. More base may be needed on sites with slow drainage. The ground around Kent is in hydrologic group B, which takes water in at a moderate rate. This behavior means standard base depth is usually enough unless you have a wet spot.

About 6 inches of snowfall a year can be plowed. Loose walkway gravel can get pushed aside by a plow blade. A shallow surface layer with a firm base helps keep the gravel in place when snow is moved.

How Much Walkway Gravel You Need for Your Kent Job

Tonnage depends on the area and depth you plan to cover. Use our material calculators to enter your dimensions and get an estimate in tons. No need to guess.

Ordering Walkway Gravel from Gravel Monkey in Kent

Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, and the dump truck brings the material to your address in Kent. Loads range from 1 to more than 40 tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.

The delivery date you choose at checkout must be at least 3 business days out. You pick a morning window, 7 am to 12 pm, or an afternoon window, 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email.

You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. For more details, read our delivery information. Learn about Gravel Monkey and see customer reviews.

Other Materials That Pair with Walkway Gravel

These materials often get used on the same job as walkway gravel.

• Topsoil - Grading around the path before you lay gravel.
• Fill Dirt - Building up a low area before the base stone.
• Crushed Concrete - A compactable base under the walkway gravel.
• Gravel & Rock - Other decorative rock for adjacent beds.
• Sand - Leveling base for paver edges next to the path.
• Crushed Stone - The base layer that goes under walkway gravel.

Frequently Asked Questions About Walkway Gravel in Kent

Do you deliver walkway gravel to Kent and the surrounding area?

Yes. We deliver walkway gravel to Kent and all surrounding communities. Kent gets about 44 inches of precipitation a year, so good drainage under the walkway is important. We will drop the load where you specify.

What is the smallest load of walkway gravel you deliver to Kent?

The smallest load is 1 ton. With about 93 wet days a year in Kent, scheduling the delivery on a dry day helps keep the site firm. We deliver loads up to 40 tons on a single truck.

Do you deliver to rural addresses outside the city limits?

Yes, we deliver to rural addresses in King County and beyond. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck to reach the drop point. If access is tight, the crew unloads as close as they safely can.

What size walkway gravel should I choose?

For a main path you walk on every day, choose 3/8" Walkway Gravel. For garden paths that take wheelbarrows, go with 3/4" Walkway Gravel. Decorative borders and dry creek edges use the 2"-3" size. Side yards and informal paths work well with 1"-1 1/2" Walkway Gravel.

Order Walkway Gravel for Your Kent Project Today

Whether you are laying a garden path or edging a dry creek bed, walkway gravel from Gravel Monkey is delivered by the ton straight to your Kent address. Visit the Kent hub to start your order online.

We also deliver walkway gravel to nearby cities.

• Des Moines
• Covington
• SeaTac
• Auburn
• Renton
• Tukwila
• Normandy Park
• Algona
• Federal Way
• Maple Valley