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Brown Shredded Mulch
Shredded bark and wood from trees like oak, hickory, and maple, used for landscaping and gardening applications. Provides moisture retention in your soil, weed suppression, temperature regulation for plants, and the gradual addition of organic matter as it decomposes slowly over time. Adds a beautiful, finished look to your home’s exterior.
3/8″ Crushed Stone
(#89 Stone) A smaller crushed stone perfect for walkways and more decorative applications. Pathways will come to life with garden-like aesthetics and be comfortable under foot. Also suitable for various groundcover applications, as an underlayment for patio paver and turf projects, for playground surfacing and for filling gaps between larger stones.
Black Shredded Mulch
Rich black shredded hardwood mulch made from oak, hickory, and maple. Holds in moisture, blocks weeds, and gives your garden beds a bold look that makes green plants and colorful flowers stand out.
3/8″ Natural Pea Gravel
Decorative and functional landscaping gravel. Small, naturally rounded stones create an aesthetic appeal when used for pathways, plant beds and garden borders. Also great for water features, rock gardens, dog runs and playground surfacing.
Road Base
(Class 5 | ABC | Crusher Run) A mixture of crushed limestone or granite, gravel, and sand, ranging from 1 ½” in size down to fines (small particles). Commonly used for constructing roads, driveway bases, parking lots, and other paved and unpaved surfaces. Intended to be compacted, hence the inclusion of fines within the material to provide support and be resistant to erosion and shifting.
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Why Chowchilla Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Chowchilla, with a population of 15,720, sits within a broader region that supports both steady residential improvements and periodic small-scale development. A growth rate of 0.40% annually points to gradual, predictable demand for landscaping upgrades, driveways, and yard renovations rather than rapid building booms. Combined with a metro area population of 7.9+ million, that steady expansion means homeowners and local contractors can expect consistent need for bulk materials over time. With 204 sunny days per year and 49.77 inches of annual rainfall in USDA hardiness zone 9a, the area requires materials that handle both sun exposure and significant wet-weather events. That balance affects choices across the board—from soils and topdressing that retain moisture for plantings to aggregates and base materials sized for runoff control—making reliable, locally sourced bulk supplies essential for long-term performance and fewer maintenance cycles.Popular Projects in Chowchilla This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing12 tons of aggregate
- Garden Bed Installation6 tons of topsoil
- Pathway & Patio Base10 tons of base material
- Yard Grading & Fill8 tons of fill dirt
- Drainage Trench Prep7 tons of bedding material
Chowchilla Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 15,720
- 🏡 Metro Area: 7.9+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 49.77 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 204/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 9a
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
Best Times for Chowchilla Projects
- Oct–Nov: Mild Working Temps
- Feb–Apr: Higher Rain Risk
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Chowchilla Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Chowchilla.
Homeowners and contractors in Chowchilla typically use a range of materials including gravel, sand, dirt, and crushed stone for driveways, paths, base layers, and garden beds. Each group offers different looks and performance: some are better for compaction and load-bearing, others for drainage or decorative finish. Due to regional sourcing, texture and color may vary, so review product photos and descriptions before ordering.
Choose a material based on intended use (vehicular vs pedestrian), desired appearance, and drainage needs. For heavy vehicle traffic pick a material that compacts well as a base layer; for walking areas focus on smoothness and stability. If you are unsure, use Hello Gravel’s material quiz or contact our team for guidance tailored to Chowchilla’s local conditions.
Chowchilla has hot, dry summers and wetter winters, so pick materials that resist dust and settlement in heat and tolerate occasional winter rains. Installations are easiest during dry months when compaction and grading are more reliable; avoid major grading or compaction right after heavy rain. Also consider seasonal delivery windows, since scheduling and material availability can change with weather.
Central Valley soils around Chowchilla often include fine silts and clays that can retain water and cause poor drainage if not managed. That makes a proper base and drainage plan important: consider thicker compacted base layers, drainage swales, or geotextile separation to prevent mixing of native soil and surface material. Good grading and drainage reduce erosion and prolong the life of your surface material.
Use the rule: cubic yards needed = (area in square feet × depth in inches) / 324, since one cubic yard covers about 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth. Material weight varies by type, but many aggregates range roughly 1.3–1.7 tons per cubic yard; check the product page for specific density. Remember Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and it’s wise to order a bit extra for compaction and waste.
Standard delivery typically requires 2+ business days and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Deliveries are made by contracted dump truck fleets (usually tri-axle) and free delivery is available in many areas; you can select a preferred delivery date during checkout. Tailgate spreading may be available at the driver’s discretion if requested at checkout, but it is not guaranteed.
Prices depend on material type, quantity, local supplier rates, and seasonal demand, so costs vary widely. Hello Gravel provides transparent, itemized quotes online for your zip code and shows per-ton or per-cubic-yard pricing where available. For a quick estimate, use the material calculator or request a quote to see current local pricing and delivery fees.
Permit and HOA requirements vary by project scope and property location; small decorative changes often need no permit but driveway alterations, grading, or impermeable surfaces may. Check with the City of Chowchilla planning or building department and your HOA before ordering materials. When in doubt, get written approval to avoid rework or fines.
DIY is common for small landscaping tasks, but contractors are recommended for driveways, complicated grading, or large deliveries to ensure proper compaction and drainage. Contractor pricing varies by region and job complexity—some charge hourly, others by square foot or per ton for installation—so get multiple bids and ask about references. If you hire help, Hello Gravel can deliver materials directly to the job site for contractors or homeowners.
Choose permeable surfaces that reduce runoff and promote infiltration, and lean toward materials that need little irrigation or maintenance. Options include stabilized aggregates or decorative materials that retain less heat and allow water to pass through, plus mulch or crushed base mixes for planting areas. Combining drought-tolerant plants with proper mulching and efficient irrigation gives the best long-term water savings.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.
Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!
The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.
Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!
We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.
The minimum order size is 3 tons.
Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!
No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.
We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!
Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/
Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.
Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.
We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.
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