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Red Shredded Mulch
Red shredded bark and wood from hardwoods like oak, hickory, and maple. Good for gardening and landscaping. Helps hold moisture, block weeds, and adds a bold, red pop to your outdoors.
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.
Garden Soil
Premium garden soil enriched with organic matter—essential for vigorous, healthy plant growth. Ideal for filling gardens, building raised beds, and enhancing tired or compacted soil. Fulfillment 20-40% organic is ideal
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.
#57 Crushed Stone
Multi-use crushed stone for home & landscape projects. Ranging from ¾” to 1” in size, #57 stone is a versatile product used for concrete production, drainage applications, driveways, parking lots, and as base material under slabs and footings. Large enough to provide drainage but small enough to lock together when applied and create a stable base and a relatively smooth surface.
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Why East Hazelcrest Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
East Hazelcrest (population 1,400) is a small but steadily growing community where even modest population shifts change local construction and landscaping demand. A 1.20% annual growth rate signals steady, ongoing projects—from yard remodels and driveway repairs to small-scale infill construction—so homeowners should expect a consistent need for bulk materials. The area's climate, with 228 sunny days and 35.50 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b, supports a long building season but also calls for materials that manage both sun exposure and periodic moisture. That means selecting durable base materials for driveways, well-graded aggregates for proper drainage, nutrient-rich soils and mulches for plant health, and erosion-resistant stone for slopes. Regional sourcing matters here: locally quarried and supplied materials reflect the geology and perform differently than out-of-region products, so choosing the right gradation and texture up front reduces callbacks and costly rework. Local weather patterns and soil behavior in East Hazelcrest create practical performance requirements for materials. Regular sunny days increase UV exposure, which affects mulch color and some binders, while 35.50 inches of rain yearly means drainage and compaction are frequent concerns; materials that shed water and resist washout will outperform loosely graded mixes. For homeowners, that translates to specifying the right base, bedding, and top layers for each application—landscape beds need looser, organic-rich soils, while hardscape bases need compactable, angular aggregates. Hello Gravel helps by connecting you to local suppliers who understand these conditions, offering quantity calculators, delivery scheduling that fits your timeline, and material guidance so you order what actually works in East Hazelcrest.Popular Projects in East Hazelcrest This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing15 tons of aggregate
- Backyard Pathway6 tons of aggregate
- Site Grading & Leveling18 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Installation8 tons of topsoil
- Property Drainage Works10 tons of base material
East Hazelcrest Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 1,400
- 🏡 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 East Hazelcrest Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Ground Thawing
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - East Hazelcrest Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in East Hazelcrest.
Start with the project's purpose: load-bearing areas need a stable base while garden beds and pathways may need finer materials for planting or walking. Consider traffic, slope, and drainage when choosing among gravel, sand, dirt, and stone; each performs differently under weight and water. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator and contact our team for a site-specific recommendation based on West Illinois conditions.
East Hazelcrest experience of freeze-thaw cycles and seasonal rain means you should favor materials that resist frost heave and shed water, and allow good drainage. Permeable aggregates and well-graded base materials help prevent pooling and shifting. Plan for maintenance after winter and choose materials that suit the local climate and your project's use.
Deliveries are routed by zip code and local supplier networks; East Hazelcrest delivery options cover nearby West Illinois zip codes but availability varies by area. Expect dump-truck deliveries (typically tri-axle) and check for narrow streets, weight limits, overhead wires, or gated drives that could restrict access. Tell us about site conditions at checkout so we can confirm suitable truck access and any extra fees.
Standard delivery typically starts at 2 business days, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. During peak landscaping season or bad weather, lead times can stretch to several business days, so order early to lock in a date. We confirm delivery timing after processing and will communicate any delays.
Local permits or HOA rules may be required if trucks block public streets, require temporary parking, or if visible stockpiles violate neighborhood rules. Municipalities in the West Illinois area sometimes restrict where trucks can park or how long materials may be staged. Check local regulations and your HOA before ordering, and let us know about any permit needs in Order Notes.
Measure the length, width, and desired depth of the area and convert to cubic yards, then to tons if needed; a quick rule: 1 cubic yard covers about 100 square feet at 3 inches depth. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our team with your dimensions for help — we often recommend ordering a small overage (5-10%) for compaction and grading. Minimum orders start at 3 tons, so plan accordingly.
Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, but this is not guaranteed and depends on site conditions, safety, and local regulations. Request spreading at checkout and describe the access and target area so the driver can assess whether it is feasible. For precise grading or large-scale spreading, we recommend hiring a landscaper or contractor.
Clay or poorly drained soils common in parts of West Illinois can hold water and cause settling; in those cases choose materials and build-up strategies that improve drainage and reduce frost heave risk. A well-compacted base layer and a permeable top layer can help manage runoff and prevent rutting. If drainage is a concern, consider adding a sub-base or install simple grading and swales before placing finishing material.
Contractors factor in material quantity, truck access, distance from supplier, number of drops, site prep, and potential overage for compaction. Restricted access, multiple drop locations, or staging on public streets can add charges for permits or extra labor. Provide detailed site notes and measurements up front to get a more accurate estimate.
Clear a safe, level drop area free of people, vehicles, and low-hanging wires, and mark the location if it's not obvious from the street. Be available by phone to direct the driver and ensure payment and order details are confirmed before arrival. After delivery, inspect the load and take photos if there are concerns so customer service can help resolve any issues.
Because materials are regionally sourced, color, size, and texture can vary from photos and samples; this is normal across West Illinois suppliers. Add any color or texture preferences in Order Notes, and contact customer service promptly if the material is markedly different from what you ordered. We will work with the supplier to address quality concerns according to our policies.
Contact our team as soon as possible to request changes; modifications are easiest before your order is processed and dispatched. Changes or cancellations after dispatch may incur fees or be impossible depending on supplier and truck scheduling. We will do our best to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee all changes.
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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