A Trusted Local Pro: S.B. Cox Stone Yard in Ashland, VA

Curt Reichstetter

Sep 25

3 min read

Updated: Sep 28

Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty shares a firsthand recommendation from Richmond, Virginia: S.B. Cox Stone Yard off Ashland Road for driveway gravel and crush-and-run.

In Curt's Words

Every spring, we play dodge-the-potholes coming down our driveway. It's a fun game — try not to destroy your alignment while going as fast as possible. Okay, just kidding.

If you've got a long gravel driveway, potholes are pretty much inevitable. Add delivery trucks flying up and down it, and the problem only gets worse. Ours kept getting bigger and bigger, and the last time we dealt with it, it cost real money to have a dump truck deliver gravel and a professional come spread it.

This time, Heather and I decided to handle it ourselves — and I'm glad we did.

Here's where our 10-year-old Toyota pickup came in. It's at the age where we're not too precious about wear and tear anymore, so we offer it up to clients and past clients whenever they need to haul something or just need a truck for a day. This time it was our turn to use it — big scoops of gravel to replace what our driveway kept losing to potholes.

Curt Reichstetter at S.B. Cox Stone Yard as a loader fills his Toyota pickup with gravel

With the help of Bentley at S.B. Cox Stone Yard off Ashland Road, I picked up a load of crush and run for just $18. Bentley used a front-end loader to fill the truck, and that one load took care of every pothole on our driveway — and then some.

I can't say enough good things about Bentley and the team at S.B. Cox. Great product, great service, and an unbeatable price. Two thumbs up from us.

Next up: I'll be heading back for truckloads of black mulch to refresh the flower beds — and come spring, that same truck is available if any of you want to haul your own.

S.B. Cox Stone Yard Dog Paws sign supporting the Goochland Animal Shelter

A bonus for dog lovers: S.B. Cox sells concrete dog-paw stepping stones ($19.95 plus tax when we visited), and for every one sold, S.B. Cox Stone Yard contributes $5 to the Goochland Animal Shelter. At a company called Two Dog Realty, that got our attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get driveway gravel in the Richmond, VA area?

Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty recommends S.B. Cox Stone Yard off Ashland Road. At the time of his visit, Bentley loaded a pickup-truck load of crush and run with a front-end loader for $18, enough to fill every pothole on the Reichstetters' long gravel driveway.

What is crush and run gravel used for?

Crush and run is a mix of crushed stone and stone dust commonly used to fill and resurface gravel driveways. It packs down firmly, which makes it a practical fix for potholes.

What does S.B. Cox Stone Yard sell?

S.B. Cox Stone Yard calls itself a one-stop landscape shop, selling mulch, gravel, stone and topsoil. Curt plans to go back for black mulch for his flower beds.

Is this a paid endorsement?

No. This is Curt Reichstetter sharing a local business they have personally used, as part of Two Dog Realty's Trusted Local Pros series.

Does Two Dog Realty offer other resources for Richmond homeowners?

Yes. Two Dog Realty regularly shares firsthand recommendations of trusted local tradespeople and service providers in the Richmond, Virginia area to help buyers, sellers and homeowners find reliable help.

Have questions about buying, selling or caring for a home in the Richmond area? Reach out to Curt Reichstetter at Two Dog Realty for straightforward, experienced guidance.