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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.
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.
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.
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.
Decomposed Granite
Known for its natural look, this compact, durable material drains well and holds up in high-traffic areas. Made from crushed and weathered granite down to a mix of fine gravel and sand—best for patios, paths, driveways, and landscape projects. Can range in color from light brown and tan to reddish and gray, depending on the natural stone color in the region.
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Why La Harpe Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
La Harpe, with a city population of 1,360, sits within a steadily growing regional market that includes a metro area of 2.6+ million residents. A 1.20% annual growth rate indicates measured but consistent demand for residential and small-scale commercial projects — think driveway repairs, yard renovations, and incremental new construction rather than rapid development booms. The local climate (228 sunny days per year and 35.50 inches of annual rainfall) and placement in hardiness zone 8b mean homeowners can work on outdoor projects much of the year, but they also need materials that balance drainage and moisture retention. In practice that translates to reliable base aggregates for stable surfaces, quality topsoil and amendments for planting, and durable mulches and sands for erosion control. As local projects increase, easy access to properly sized bulk materials becomes essential for timely, cost-effective results.Popular Projects in La Harpe This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing15 tons of aggregate
- Garden Bed Installation8 tons of topsoil
- Backyard Grading10 tons of fill dirt
- Pathway Construction12 tons of base material
- Drainage Improvement9 tons of landscaping mix
La Harpe Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 1,360
- 🏡 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 La Harpe Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Variable Spring Weather
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - La Harpe Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in La Harpe.
Homeowners and contractors in La Harpe commonly order materials for driveways, patios, walkways, landscape beds, erosion control, drainage projects, septic backfill, and base layers for hardscaping. These projects can use a mix of gravel, sand, dirt, and stone depending on load, drainage and finish preferences. Planning the base and drainage early will reduce future maintenance.
Pick materials based on the project function: strength and compaction for driveways, good drainage for drainage swales, and finer finishes for top layers around plants. Consider traffic and weight, local climate (freeze-thaw and rain), desired appearance, and budget. Use a material calculator or contact our sales team for guidance if you are unsure.
La Harpe’s winters and spring freeze-thaw cycles can cause frost heave and shifting, so materials that drain well and a properly compacted base are important. Avoid loose, fine materials as a load-bearing base in frost-susceptible areas and plan grading to move water away from structures. Expect that some settling and maintenance will be needed after winter and spring thaw.
Provide a clear route at least 10 to 12 feet wide and about 14 feet of overhead clearance for dump trucks, and make sure the ground is stable enough to support a heavy vehicle. Identify a safe turning area and a staging spot for the delivery pile that will not block traffic, utilities, or sensitive landscaping. Mark driveways, septic fields, and any underground utilities so the driver can unload safely.
Standard delivery typically takes 2+ business days, and next-day delivery may be offered for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Deliveries are made by local contracted dump truck fleets (usually tri-axle), with a minimum order of about 3 tons. Tailgate spreading may be available at the driver's discretion if requested at checkout, but it is not guaranteed.
Quantities are usually calculated in cubic yards or tons—measure the area length x width x depth to get a starting point and add 5% to 10% for compaction and waste. Hello Gravel’s online material calculator can convert your measurements and suggest an order size; the minimum order is generally 3 tons. If you are doing a structural base, talk to our team for recommended depths and compaction advice.
Local permit and HOA requirements vary, so check with the City of La Harpe, Hancock County, or your homeowners association before ordering materials for driveways, structural work, or changes to drainage. Driveway permits, right-of-way rules, setbacks, and septic or floodplain restrictions can affect what materials and methods are allowed. It is best to confirm requirements early to avoid delays or rework.
Many properties in West Illinois have clay or silty soils that drain slowly and can stay wet after heavy rains, so choose materials and base systems that promote drainage and reduce saturated subgrades. In low-lying or poorly drained areas, consider geotextile fabric, thicker crushed base layers, or raised beds to prevent washout. Good grading and directing runoff away from structures will improve long-term performance.
Late spring through early fall is usually the best window for deliveries and installations to avoid frost, frozen ground, and soggy conditions that can delay work. Winter deliveries are possible but can be more expensive, limited, and may risk frozen material or compromised compaction. Avoid scheduling major grading or base work during spring thaw or after heavy rain.
Expect periodic maintenance such as regrading low spots, adding fresh material every few years to replace what’s lost to traffic and erosion, and re-compacting base layers after heavy settling. Keep drainage systems clear, trim vegetation that encroaches on surfaces, and use proper snow and ice management to avoid fines migrating into base layers. Regular small repairs prevent larger, costlier fixes later.
Because Hello Gravel works with local suppliers, material color, texture, and grain size can vary based on regional geology and local quarries, so photos are representative rather than exact matches. You can add notes at checkout about color or texture preferences, and our team can advise on likely local options. Expect natural variation and contact customer service if the delivered material is significantly different than promised.
Contact Hello Gravel as soon as possible—changes are easiest to make before the order has been dispatched and we will do our best to accommodate requests. If there is an issue on delivery, notify customer service with photos and details so we can work with the supplier and driver to resolve it. Review our policies for refunds and issue resolution or call our team for help.
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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