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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.
River Rock
Naturally rounded, decorative stone for landscaping, garden beds, and water features. Typically 1-2” in size, with options for larger sizes upon request. Comes in a variety of colors that vary based on location and natural stone availability, so please be sure to specify if you have color preferences.
Drain Rock
A larger 1 ½” crushed gravel that allows for water flow and drainage, preventing accumulation and pooling when properly installed. Perfect for french drains and other drainage applications, around utility lines, septic systems, sump pump basins and drainage pits.
Driveway Gravel
A ¾”-1” clean, crushed stone ideal for rejuvenating worn down gravel driveways, or for installing a fresh new driveway on your property. Aesthetically pleasing and functional!
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Why Lexington Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Lexington (city population 2,820) is experiencing steady, manageable growth at about 1.20% annually, which translates into a consistent need for home improvements, driveway repairs, yard upgrades, and small-scale new construction. That steady growth means homeowners are more frequently replacing tired landscaping and upgrading outdoor living spaces, while contractors are responding with incremental residential and infrastructure projects. With 228 sunny days a year and 35.50 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b, the local climate supports year-round outdoor work but also creates specific material needs: good drainage mixes for wetter periods, sun-resistant mulches and topsoils for planting beds, and base materials that resist settling where frequent use occurs. In this environment, readily available, locally sourced bulk materials—gravel, sand, dirt, mulch, and crushed stone—help homeowners and pros build durable driveways, stable patios, reliable drainage systems, and healthy planting areas that suit Lexington’s conditions.Popular Projects in Lexington This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing12 tons of aggregate
- Backyard Pathway Installation8 tons of base material
- Lot Grading and Drainage15 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Preparation6 tons of topsoil
- Patio Base Preparation10 tons of landscaping mix
Lexington Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 2,820
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.6+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 35.50 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.20% annually
Best Times for Lexington Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Spring Prep Window
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Lexington Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Lexington.
Start by thinking about traffic, drainage, and how long you want the surface to last. For most driveways and parking areas, choose materials that compact well and shed water; options like gravel, sand, dirt, stone each behave differently so pick one that fits your budget and performance needs. Use our material calculator or contact the team for thickness recommendations based on vehicle loads.
Choose well-draining mixes and coarser grades when you need water to move through the surface quickly. Combining a permeable aggregate with a stable subbase and, when appropriate, geotextile fabric helps prevent erosion and keeps water moving away from structures. Local soil and slope in the Lexington area will influence the best choice, so plan for vegetation or hard edges to stabilize exposed areas.
Freeze-thaw cycles can cause frost heave and settling, so prioritize materials that drain well and compact tightly to reduce movement. Avoid finishes with lots of fine silt in areas that retain water, and allow extra thickness or a better subbase for high-traffic or frost-prone spots. Schedule major installs in warmer, drier months when possible for best compaction results.
Measure length, width, and desired depth in feet, then use the formula: cubic yards = (length x width x depth in feet)/27. Convert cubic yards to tons using the density for your chosen material or use our online material calculator for a quick estimate. For most projects order a 5-10% overage to allow for compaction and offcuts, and note our minimum order is 3 tons.
Verify driveway width, gate height, overhead wires, and any low-hanging branches that could block a dump truck. Confirm firm ground for truck access and whether there is space to turn or back up; limited access can affect where the driver can place material. Add special access notes at checkout and call us if you expect tight or unusual delivery conditions so we can coordinate with the hauler.
Costs depend on material type, order size, distance from the supplier, and current demand or seasonal availability. Delivery fees may apply for remote or difficult access jobs, and we have a minimum order of 3 tons; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Using larger orders can reduce per-ton delivery costs, so planning ahead often saves money.
Standard delivery typically requires 2 or more business days, and you can choose a preferred date during checkout. Next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee, but exact timing cannot be guaranteed. We confirm delivery details after you place your order and coordinate with local haulers to find the best window.
Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, and you can request this service at checkout. The driver will assess safety and feasibility on arrival, but spreading is not guaranteed. If precise spreading is important, consider hiring a local contractor for final grading and compaction.
Contact our customer service team as soon as possible with your order number and the requested change. It's easier to modify orders before dispatch; once a truck is scheduled, changes may be limited. We will do our best to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee all changes after processing.
Permits or approvals may be required if work affects city right-of-way, alters drainage, or changes driveway curb connections, so check with Lexington city offices or McLean County before you start. Homeowners associations or local zoning rules can also restrict material placement and appearance. When in doubt, contact local authorities to confirm rules before ordering material.
Typical projects include driveways and parking pads, walkways, patios and base layers for pavers, drainage swales, raised garden beds, and general yard grading or fill. Both DIY homeowners and contractors use bulk deliveries for repair, renovation, and new construction jobs. Our platform supports small deliveries for homeowners and larger loads for contractors, so you can order what fits your scope.
Contractors commonly ask about material gradation and consistency, load size and weight, exact drop location, truck access constraints, and timing windows for multiple deliveries. They also check invoicing, payment methods, and whether tailgate spreading or staging space is available. Providing clear site details up front keeps deliveries efficient and reduces surprises.
Because materials are sourced locally, color, texture, and exact composition will reflect West Illinois geology and may differ from photos or samples. Seasonal availability and stock levels can also affect which mixes are supplied. If appearance or gradation is critical, include notes at checkout and ask our team for guidance before placing your order.
Use our online calculator to convert your measurements into cubic yards and then tons for the material you plan to use, and add a 5-10% buffer for compaction and waste. Remember our minimum order is 3 tons so small projects may require adjusting depth or combining orders. If unsure, contact our team for a quick review of your measurements and project needs.
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.
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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!
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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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