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3/4″ Crushed Stone
A reliable, clean ¾” crushed granite or limestone with many applications. Great for gravel driveways, concrete mixes, landscaping applications, and backfilling retaining walls or around foundations.
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.
Compost
Premium compost packed with organic nutrients—perfect for revitalizing tired soil and supporting strong, healthy plant growth. Ideal for mixing into garden beds, raised beds, and landscapes needing a natural boost.
Walkway Gravel
A smaller ⅜” crushed stone that is great for paths, patios, and garden walkways. Comfortable under foot thanks to its smaller size, and creates a beautiful garden-like atmosphere.
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.
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Why Shawnee Town Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Shawnee Town (population 1,500) sits within a growing West Illinois metro region of 2.6+ million residents, and a steady annual growth rate of 1.20% annually is translating into more yard upgrades, new driveways, and small-scale construction projects. With 228 sunny days annually and 35.50 inches of annual rainfall, local homeowners need materials that balance drainage and durability: well‑graded soils for planting beds, stable base aggregates for driveways and patios, and erosion‑resistant fills for slopes and channels. The area's hardiness zone 8b supports diverse planting but also requires materials that perform through seasonal wetting and drying. These trends increase demand for reliable bulk supplies—gravel, sand, dirt, mulch, and stone—sourced locally so they match Shawnee Town’s soil and climate. Shawnee Town's mix of moderate rainfall, frequent sun, and regional soils affects how materials behave: fine soils can hold water and compact, while coarser aggregates improve drainage and structural stability. Homeowners should plan for drainage, compaction, and settling when choosing and ordering materials, and allow time for seasonal installation windows. Hello Gravel helps by connecting you with local suppliers familiar with the area's geology, offering quantity calculators, and providing flexible delivery scheduling and local guidance so you choose materials that last with less maintenance.Popular Projects in Shawnee Town This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing15 tons of aggregate
- Backyard Pathway Installation8 tons of base material
- Yard Grading & Drainage10 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Installation6 tons of topsoil
- Patio Base Preparation12 tons of base material
Shawnee Town Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 1,500
- 🏡 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 Shawnee Town 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 - Shawnee Town Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Shawnee Town.
Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order. Standard delivery is scheduled for 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion; request it at checkout but note it is not guaranteed.
Costs vary by material type (gravel, sand, dirt, stone), supplier, distance from the quarry, and truck size. Hello Gravel provides transparent quotes during checkout so you can see per-order pricing and any delivery fee; contact our team for an itemized estimate for your address. Keep in mind seasonal demand and long hauls can increase price.
Delivery availability depends on your zip code and local supplier coverage—check your zip at checkout or contact our team. Most suppliers and haulers serve Shawnee Town and surrounding West Illinois zip codes, but some neighborhoods have access restrictions or weight limits for heavy trucks. Provide specific delivery notes (gates, narrow roads, overhead wires) to help us plan the right truck.
Yes. Winter weather, icy or frozen ground, and heavy snow can limit deliveries and equipment access, while spring and summer often have higher demand and longer lead times. Plan larger projects early and book materials in advance to secure the date you need. Suppliers may also pause certain products seasonally, so ask about availability when you get a quote.
Choose materials and mixes that promote drainage and resist movement under freeze-thaw cycles; suppliers can recommend mixes of gravel, sand, dirt, stone that suit local soils and climate. Proper subgrade preparation and drainage design are as important as material choice for long-term performance. Because materials are regionally sourced, ask the supplier how local geology affects durability and color.
Local permitting, stormwater rules, and HOA covenants can influence allowable materials, drive widths, setbacks, and surface runoff controls. Check with Shawnee Town’s building or public works department and your HOA before ordering to confirm permit needs and material restrictions. If excavation or utility work is involved, call 811 to locate underground lines before you dig.
Many local suppliers and contractors provide volume pricing or preferred rates for repeat or ongoing projects. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers who can discuss contractor pricing, account terms, or bulk discounts. Ask our sales team for contractor account options and to help negotiate pricing for large jobs.
Expect to grade surfaces so water flows away from foundations and toward approved drainage areas; good compaction and a stable subgrade are essential regardless of whether you use gravel, sand, dirt, stone. In wetter spots, consider geotextile fabric, drainage pipes, or layers that promote runoff. Local contractors can advise on soil tests and the right build-up for driveways, patios, and raised beds.
Measure the length, width, and depth of the area you want to fill and use Hello Gravel’s online material calculator or request help from our sales team for a tailored estimate. Our calculator converts between cubic yards and tons for common materials like gravel, sand, dirt, stone and helps you account for compaction and waste. If you’re unsure, order a little extra or ask a pro for a site assessment.
Provide a clear delivery address, preferred date and time window, gate codes or contact numbers, and notes about site access barriers like low-hanging wires or narrow lanes. Indicate where you want the driver to drop materials and whether you requested tailgate spreading; the driver will confirm on arrival and assess safety. Removing cars and marking the drop zone ahead of time speeds unloading and reduces risk.
Spring through fall are generally the best months for deliveries and installation due to drier ground and milder temperatures, while winter freeze-thaw and summer storm seasons can complicate access and timing. For major projects, plan and book materials several weeks in advance to lock in delivery dates and avoid peak-season delays. If your project is time-sensitive, ask about next-day delivery options and confirm material availability before scheduling.
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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