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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.
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.
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.
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Why Lemont Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
With a population of 23,950, Lemont is a community experiencing steady expansion—the local 1.20% annual growth translates into consistent demand for home improvements, new landscaping, and light construction. That steady pace means homeowners and contractors increasingly need reliable, locally sourced bulk materials such as base mixes, fill, topsoil, sand, mulch, and decorative aggregates. Lemont’s climate and geography—about 228 sunny days per year, moderate annual rainfall of 35.50 inches, and a hardiness zone of 8b—support an extended outdoor season but also create mixed requirements: materials must resist sun exposure, shed water effectively during rains, and match local soil conditions. Practically, this drives demand for materials that balance durability, drainage performance, and aesthetics, plus clear quantity estimates and dependable delivery to keep projects on schedule. Lemont’s combination of sunny periods and moderate rainfall creates challenges like settling, surface runoff, and variable compaction. Material performance is tied to correct gradation and local sourcing—coarser, free-draining blends help manage water, while structured fills and well-graded soils support driveways, retaining features, and planting beds. For homeowners, that means planning for drainage, compaction, and seasonal exposure when choosing materials. Hello Gravel helps by connecting you with local suppliers who know these conditions, providing transparent pricing, a material calculator to estimate needs, and scheduled delivery so you get the right materials at the right time.Popular Projects in Lemont This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing18 tons of aggregate
- Pathway Installation8 tons of base material
- Yard Grading & Fill10 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Preparation6 tons of topsoil
- Landscape Drainage Upgrade12 tons of landscaping mix
Lemont Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 23,950
- 🏡 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 Lemont 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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Frequently Asked Questions - Lemont Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Lemont.
Homeowners in Lemont often choose mixes of gravel, sand, dirt, and stone for driveways, garden beds, base layers, and drainage projects. These materials provide options for stability, drainage, and finished appearance, and the local geology means texture and color can vary. Think about the project's purpose first (driving surface, planting bed, leveling, or drainage) to pick the right combination. If you’re unsure, use our material calculator or contact our team for guidance.
Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons and typically schedules standard delivery in 2+ business days. Next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee, and deliveries are made by contracted dump trucks (often tri-axle). Provide site access details at checkout so haulers can plan the best drop location.
Freeze-thaw cycles and snow in Lemont can cause movement, settlement, or surface erosion if projects are not designed for them. Choose materials and base preparation that promote drainage and compaction, and allow for a thicker base or geotextile where frost heave is a concern. Plan heavier structural layers in colder months and reserve fine finish work for frost-free seasons.
Local permits, setback rules, stormwater requirements, and HOA restrictions can affect driveway and grading projects in Lemont. Check with the City of Lemont, your township, and any homeowners association before starting work to confirm rules for curb cuts, impervious surface limits, and drainage changes. When in doubt, request documentation or ask a licensed contractor to help with permit questions.
Local costs vary by material type, quantity, distance from the supplier, and season, so exact prices change frequently. Use Hello Gravel’s online quoting tool or request a personalized estimate to see current per-ton or per-cubic-yard pricing for Lemont deliveries. Keep in mind that delivery fees, access restrictions, and waiting times can affect the final cost.
Some areas in and around Lemont have narrow streets, tight driveways, cul-de-sacs, or older neighborhoods where large dump trucks have limited maneuvering room. If your property has limited access, steep grades, or a narrow entry, add special instructions at checkout and contact our team so we can arrange an appropriate truck or drop-off plan. In some cases, smaller deliveries or hand-spread services from local contractors may be recommended.
Late spring through early fall is generally the best window in Lemont for exterior work because of milder weather and reduced risk of freeze-thaw disruptions. Winter deliveries are possible but can be delayed by snow or frozen ground and may limit spreading or compaction work. Book in advance for peak season to secure preferred dates and avoid weather-related delays.
Yes, many local contractors provide grading, compaction, and installation services for projects that use bulk materials like gravel, sand, dirt, and stone. Hello Gravel connects you with materials and delivery; if you need installation, ask our team for local contractor recommendations or coordinate with your preferred pro to time delivery for equipment and crews. Make sure contractors confirm required base depth and compaction specifications for long-term performance.
Lemont’s soils and local drainage patterns influence whether you need a stronger base, drainage layers, or erosion controls before installing surface materials. For clay or poorly draining soils, consider a free-draining base layer and proper slope away from structures to prevent standing water. If you are unsure, have a contractor inspect soil conditions or order a soil test to guide material selection and preparation.
Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers and haulers that serve Lemont; the specific quarry or yard can vary based on material and availability. Standard lead time is 2+ business days with a next-day option available before noon CST for an extra fee, but exact timing depends on supplier stock and seasonal demand. Request a quote to see which local sources are available and the current delivery window for your material.
Calculate area (length x width) and desired depth, convert to cubic yards, and then use a conversion tool or our material calculator to convert to tons if needed. Hello Gravel’s online calculator and aggregate quiz can help you pick the right depth and amount for common projects and account for compaction or waste. If you prefer, contact our team with project dimensions and we will help estimate materials.
Clear a safe drop zone, mark utility lines and any obstacles, and protect sensitive landscaping or lawn areas where the truck will back up or dump. Provide detailed access notes at checkout, confirm any weight limits for driveways, and be ready to approve the drop location when the driver arrives. If you need spreading or light distribution, request it at checkout but remember that tailgate spreading is done at the driver’s discretion.
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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