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Fill Dirt
Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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.
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.
1 1/2″ Crushed Gravel
Larger 1 ½” gravel perfect for french drains, drainage ditches, catch basins, and erosion control. Also used in base layers for road projects in areas with poor soil conditions, as backfill material, and for ground cover applications where smaller stones may wash away.
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.
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Why Challenge Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Challenge is a small community with a city population of 190 nested inside a larger metro area of 7.9+ million. That modest scale combined with a steady growth rate of 0.40% annually points to consistent, incremental construction and landscaping demand rather than boom-and-bust cycles. Homeowners here tend to prioritize durable, low-maintenance upgrades and spot projects—driveway repairs, garden redo, small retaining walls, and drainage improvements—over large subdivisions. The local climate—about 204 sunny days per year and 49.77 inches of annual rainfall in USDA hardiness zone 9a—creates a need for materials that balance sun and water exposure: mixes that resist UV degradation, aggregates and sands that manage runoff, and soils and mulches that support plants through both sunny stretches and wet seasons. Quality bulk materials matter because properly graded aggregates, consistent topsoil blends, and reliable delivery directly affect long-term performance and maintenance costs.Popular Projects in Challenge This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing12 tons of base material
- Pathway Installation8 tons of aggregate
- Erosion Grading & Drainage10 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Installation6 tons of topsoil
- Landscape Renovation9 tons of landscaping mix
Challenge Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 190
- 🏡 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 Challenge Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Spring Work Window
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Challenge Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Challenge.
Customers in Challenge typically order loose aggregates such as gravel, sand, dirt, and crushed stone for a variety of projects. These materials are used for driveways, paths, base layers, garden beds, drainage projects, and general grading or fill work.
Match the material to the function: use durable, angular mixes for driveways and load-bearing bases, finer materials for leveling and paver bedding, and loose soil mixes for garden beds or grading. Consider drainage needs, local climate, and how the surface will be used; when in doubt, use our material quiz or contact our team for guidance.
Challenge’s local climate and terrain influence how materials compact, shed water, and resist erosion; dry, seasonal conditions can cause dust and settling, while hilly or sloped sites increase erosion risk. Choose materials and installation methods that improve drainage and stabilize slopes, and expect some regional variation in texture and color due to local sourcing.
Plan deliveries outside of heavy rain windows to avoid muddy conditions and poor compaction; in dry seasons, consider watering and compaction to reduce dust and settling. Allow extra lead time during busy landscaping seasons and check local weather before scheduling to avoid delays or rework.
Hello Gravel’s standard delivery window is 2+ business days with a minimum order of 3 tons, and next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST with an extra fee. Delivery logistics depend on truck access, site conditions, and local hauler schedules; we’ll confirm timing and any site restrictions when you place your order.
Delivery price depends on material type, quantity, distance from the supplier, and any special access or drop-off requirements. Small towns may see slightly higher per-ton delivery charges when suppliers travel farther; you can get an estimate and transparent pricing at checkout for your zip code.
Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading or place material in a specific spot at their discretion, but this is not guaranteed and depends on safety, access, and local permitting. Request spreading at checkout and the driver will assess on arrival; consider renting a small loader or hiring local labor if precise spreading is essential.
Yes, local ordinances or HOA rules can govern allowed driveway surfaces, drainage treatments, and visible landscaping materials. Check your HOA rules or local permitting requirements in Challenge before ordering, and contact our team if you need help selecting materials that meet common local guidelines.
Common issues include surface runoff on slopes, compacted native soils that need a stable base, and areas prone to erosion or dust in dry months. Choose materials that improve drainage, resist erosion, and provide a stable base for traffic; in many cases a well-graded base layer plus a surface material reduces long-term maintenance.
Contractors often specify material gradation, thickness, and compaction targets based on the project type, such as base layers for driveways versus decorative surfacing for paths. If you are working with a contractor, ask for the material spec (size, gradation, and compaction requirements) so we can match or deliver the appropriate aggregate.
Suppliers may price mixed-material orders by combining per-ton or per-yard rates and factoring in delivery logistics; bundling materials can sometimes reduce handling charges but depends on supplier practices. For onsite drop-off in small communities, allow extra coordination time for access, confirm delivery location, and communicate any tight roads or offload restrictions ahead of time.
Contact our team as soon as possible to request changes; we will do our best to accommodate modifications before the order is processed or dispatched. If there are delivery issues or concerns with the material, contact customer service promptly so we can work with the supplier to resolve the situation according to our policies.
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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