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A complete gravel patio build — base layer, top layer, fabric, and edging in one estimate.
With these inputs:
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Total stone needed | 6.62 tons |
| Surface stone | 1.52 yd³ / 2.05 tons |
| Base stone | 3.04 yd³ / 4.56 tons |
| Estimated stone cost | $172 – $326 |
| Patio area | 224 sq ft |
| Surface — Pea Gravel | 2" · 1.52 yd³ · 2.05 tons |
| Base — Crusher Run / #411 | 4" · 3.04 yd³ · 4.56 tons |
| Total excavation depth | 6 in |
| Landscape fabric | 246 sq ft |
| Edging required | 60 linear ft |
| Edging cost estimate | $210 – $540 |
| Stone cost | $172 – $326 |
| Estimated project total | $472 – $956 |
Pea gravel is the most comfortable surface underfoot but the least stable for furniture — chair legs sink. If you plan to put a dining set out there, #8 stone or decomposed granite is a better choice.
A gravel patio that stays comfortable and level needs a compacted base under the decorative surface, not just a layer of pretty stone on dirt. This calculator sizes both courses, plus the fabric and edging that keep them where you put them.
Two inches of surface stone over four inches of compacted base, so about six inches of total excavation. Skipping the base is the most common reason gravel patios go lumpy.
Decomposed granite or #8 crushed stone give the firmest surface for furniture. Pea gravel is more comfortable barefoot but chairs and tables sink into it.
Yes. Without a hard edge, the stone migrates into the surrounding lawn and beds, and you lose depth in the patio itself every season.
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