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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.
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!
Mason Sand
A fine, clean sand for construction and masonry. Use it under pavers or turf, mix it into mortar or soil, or spread it across your lawn to smooth out bumps and low spots in your lawn.
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.
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Why Ashland Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Ashland is a small but steadily growing community with a population of 1,660. A local growth rate of 1.20% annually signals steady demand for repairs, landscaping updates, and occasional new construction rather than a sudden building boom. Being part of a larger regional market (metro area population of 2.6+ million) means suppliers and contractors serving Ashland often have access to broader inventories and delivery networks, which helps keep projects moving. The local climate—hardiness zone 8b with about 228/year of sunshine and 35.50 inches of annual rainfall—shapes everyday material needs: homeowners need products that manage water effectively, resist UV and weathering, and work with local soils. That drives demand for a mix of aggregates, screened soils, mulch, sand, and engineered fills that perform well in both wet periods and sunny stretches.Popular Projects in Ashland This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing18 tons of aggregate
- Pathway Installation6 tons of base material
- Backyard Grading12 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Installation8 tons of topsoil
- Drainage Improvement10 tons of landscaping mix
Ashland Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 1,660
- 🏡 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 Ashland 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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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Ashland Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Ashland.
Ashland experiences typical Illinois freeze-thaw cycles that can cause frost heave and settling. Choose materials and installation methods that tolerate freezing (good base layers, proper drainage, and compaction) and avoid relying on fine, uncompacted fills in freeze-prone areas.
Consider the group of gravel, sand, dirt, and stone based on the use: choose stronger, well-graded aggregates for driveways, finer materials for bedding and leveling, and decorative stone mixes for plant beds and paths. Pick materials that balance appearance, drainage, and load-bearing needs, and ask suppliers for locally sourced options since regional geology affects color and texture.
Many parts of central Illinois have clay or loam soils that can hold moisture and drain slowly, which raises the risk of pooling and frost damage. If you have poor drainage, plan on added base materials, sub-drains, or geotextile fabric and a slight slope away from structures to improve performance and extend the life of your materials.
Spring through early fall (roughly May through October) is usually best for delivery and installation to avoid frozen ground and heavy winter precipitation. Late spring or early summer is ideal for compaction work after soils dry; avoid scheduling major earthwork during wet periods to reduce tracking and settling issues.
Typical small projects like garden paths or flower beds often fall between 1 and 5 cubic yards (or about 3 tons minimum for many suppliers). Driveways and larger landscaping jobs commonly range from 10 to 40 tons depending on area and depth; always measure your area, use a material calculator, and account for 5-10% extra for compaction and waste.
Pricing usually reflects a combination of material cost, haul distance, and truck fees; small orders may incur a higher per-ton rate or flat delivery minimum, while larger loads often receive volume pricing. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and offers transparent quotes that include delivery estimates; request a detailed quote to see how size and distance affect price.
Deliveries are typically made by contracted dump truck fleets (often tri-axle trucks) and scheduled through the online checkout calendar, with standard delivery in 2+ business days and a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion if requested at checkout, but spreading is never guaranteed.
Clear a safe drop zone free of low-hanging wires, vehicles, and landscaping; mark the desired pile location and protect lawns or paved surfaces with boards if the ground is soft. Provide a direct contact number at delivery and note any access limitations in the order so the driver can assess safety and placement on arrival.
Regulations vary by city and county, and HOAs may have design or material restrictions, so check with Ashland city hall, Menard County offices, or your HOA before ordering. Also confirm any curb-cut, drainage, or stormwater requirements and call 811 to locate utilities before digging to avoid buried lines.
Measure the length, width, and desired depth of the area, convert to cubic yards using a material calculator, and add 5-10% for compaction and waste. If you are unsure, use Hello Gravel’s online calculator or contact the sales team for help; ordering a little extra is safer than running out mid-project.
Because materials are regionally sourced, color, texture, and gradation can vary from photos and samples; this is normal for natural aggregates. If the material is significantly different than what you ordered, contact customer service promptly so we can review the order, photo documentation, and resolution options according to our policies.
Access constraints like narrow driveways, soft lawns, steep grades, low clearances, or overhead wires can limit where trucks can safely place loads. Tell us about any constraints when ordering so we can coordinate with the hauler; in some cases the driver may leave material at the nearest safe point and you may need a wheelbarrow or loader to move it.
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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