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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.
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.
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.
Crushed Concrete
Recycled concrete aggregate for construction & landscaping. Often used for road base and sub-base applications, as fill material, and for erosion control. Typically 1 ½” down to fines.
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 Hamel Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Hamel is a small but active community (city population 842) located within a broader metro region of 2.6+ million people. A steady annual growth rate of 1.20% annually means steady, predictable demand for residential renovations and new builds rather than a sudden building boom; homeowners can expect gradual increases in local construction and landscaping projects that favor practical, long-lasting materials. Hamel's climate—228 sunny days per year and 35.50 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b—supports year-round outdoor work but also requires materials that handle both sun exposure and periodic wet spells. For homeowners this translates to choosing durable base materials, good drainage mixes, and soil blends that support plantings. Quality bulk materials like gravel, sand, topsoil, and mulch matter here because they influence drainage, frost resilience, and the longevity of driveways, beds, and hardscape features in this specific climate and growth context.Popular Projects in Hamel This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing12 tons of aggregate
- Backyard Pathway Installation6 tons of base material
- Lot Grading & Drainage10 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Preparation8 tons of topsoil
- Patio Base & Landscaping14 tons of landscaping mix
Hamel Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 842
- 🏡 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 Hamel Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Spring Thaw Prep
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Hamel Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Hamel.
Start by defining the job: load-bearing surfaces, drainage needs, and desired appearance. In West Illinois, choose materials that provide the right balance of compaction, drainage, and look — whether gravel, sand, dirt, or stone — and consider local freeze-thaw conditions. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator and contact our team for recommendations based on your project size and site conditions.
Pricing and delivery in the Hamel area depend on local availability, distance from the supplier, seasonal demand, and truck access to your site. Minimum orders (3 tons), the type of truck needed, and next-day delivery requests can change the price. We provide transparent pricing up front and can explain any delivery or access fees for your zip code (62046 and nearby).
Materials that drain well and resist excessive fines tend to perform better through freeze-thaw cycles and wet springs. For many applications, coarser, well-graded materials work best to minimize frost heave and improve drainage, while finer materials may be better for top dressing or smoothing. Regional sourcing means local gravel, sand, dirt, and stone will reflect local geology, so check with our team for site-specific guidance.
Standard delivery is typically 2+ business days once your order is confirmed, and next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Deliveries are made by contracted dump truck fleets, and drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion but cannot guarantee it. We confirm the delivery window after booking and ask customers to prepare the site to help ensure a smooth drop-off.
Contractors often order by tons, while homeowners find cubic yards easier to visualize. The best choice depends on the material's density; Hello Gravel's calculator converts between tons and cubic yards for you so you can order the right amount. Keep in mind our minimum order is 3 tons, so plan quantities accordingly.
In Hamel and West Illinois, the typical window for outdoor projects runs from late spring through early fall when ground is not frozen and deliveries are less likely to be delayed by weather. Wet springs can slow grading and compaction, so schedule material delivery after the ground has dried enough to support trucks. Book early in the season to secure preferred delivery dates and avoid seasonal price spikes.
For small jobs like a simple garden bed or a 10-foot path, many homeowners can handle delivery and spreading themselves with basic tools. Larger jobs that require grading, compaction, or precise drainage solutions usually benefit from professional experience and equipment. If you are unsure, contact Hello Gravel for guidance on typical labor needs and estimated quantities so you can compare DIY vs contractor costs.
Clear a safe drop zone free of obstacles, mark any underground utilities, and confirm overhead clearance for dump trucks. Make sure the delivery area can support the truck's weight or provide an alternative drop location; if access is tight, note that when ordering. Leave order notes (such as preferred drop spot) and be on site or available by phone during delivery to answer driver questions.
Due to regional sourcing and natural variation, materials in West Illinois can differ in color, texture, and grain size from online photos or samples. Gravel, sand, dirt, and stone are natural products, so small differences are expected; you can add color or size preferences in the Order Notes, and our team can advise on likely local variations. If a material seems significantly different than described, contact our customer service to investigate options.
Measure the length, width, and depth of the area to be filled and use Hello Gravel's online calculator to convert those dimensions into tons or cubic yards. Typical depths vary by project—e.g., a base layer for driveways is deeper than a top dressing—so factor in compaction and desired final grade and add a small overage for waste. If you want help, our sales team can review your measurements and recommend a safe order quantity.
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!
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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