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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.
Walkway Gravel
A smaller ⅜” crushed stone that is great for paths, patios, and garden walkways. Comfortable under foot thanks to its smaller size, and creates a beautiful garden-like atmosphere.
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!
3/4″ Crushed Stone
A reliable, clean ¾” crushed granite or limestone with many applications. Great for gravel driveways, concrete mixes, landscaping applications, and backfilling retaining walls or around foundations.
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.
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Why Quincy Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Quincy is a city of 43,059 and its steady growth of 1.20% annually is a clear signal that construction and landscaping demand will remain consistent year over year. That steady expansion, coupled with a broader regional market of 2.6+ million residents, keeps pressure on supply chains and raises the importance of locally sourced materials. With 228/year sunny days and 35.50 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b, homeowners and contractors need materials that balance durability with water management. That means thinking about base materials for driveways and patios, erosion-control soils and blends for slopes, and UV-resistant mulches and topdressings for planting beds. For Quincy homeowners, quality bulk materials like gravel, sand, dirt, mulch, and landscape stone matter because they determine longevity, drainage performance, and how well landscapes handle both heavy sun and seasonal rain. Quincy’s climate and soils create practical requirements: materials must perform under long sunny stretches and handle periodic heavy rain without excessive washout or compaction. The local hardiness zone and rainfall patterns mean drainage, particle size, and compaction behavior directly affect outcomes for walkways, garden beds, and drainage swales. Homeowners should prioritize mixes and aggregates chosen to match site slope, intended use, and local weather. Hello Gravel helps by connecting you to regional suppliers, offering transparent pricing and delivery scheduling, and providing calculators and expert guidance so your material choices reflect Quincy's specific conditions.Popular Projects in Quincy This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing15 tons of aggregate
- Garden Bed Installation8 tons of topsoil
- Pathway Construction12 tons of base material
- Yard Grading & Drainage10 tons of fill dirt
- Patio Base Preparation9 tons of landscaping mix
Quincy Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 43,059
- 🏡 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 Quincy 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 - Quincy Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Quincy.
Homeowners in Quincy commonly choose from a mix of gravel, sand, dirt, and stone depending on the project. Choose coarser, well-draining materials for driveways and drainage areas, finer materials or screened dirt for planting beds, and heavier stone mixes for structural base layers. Consider appearance, compaction needs, and local climate when picking a material. Use our material calculator or contact our team for help matching a material to your project.
Quincy’s seasonal freeze-thaw cycles and periodic rainfall make drainage and stability key factors in material selection. Materials that shed water and resist frost heave—such as well-graded, coarse aggregates—tend to perform better for driveways and base layers, while organic-rich dirt and mulches can be more affected by wet winters. Good subgrade preparation and proper slope/grade reduce standing water and extend the life of any material. Expect regional variations, and plan for extra drainage or stabilization where water collects.
Hello Gravel generally requires a 3-ton minimum order and offers standard delivery in 2+ business days, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Delivery fees vary by distance, supplier, and truck access; in many areas free delivery promotions apply but charges may appear for remote or restricted locations. Your checkout will show exact pricing and any access or offload notes before you confirm. Contact our team if you need a firm quote or special scheduling.
The best time for deliveries and installation in Quincy is typically spring through early fall when the ground is not frozen and wetter conditions are less frequent. Avoid scheduling heavy material deliveries during prolonged rainy periods or immediate freeze-thaw transitions to reduce compaction and spreading problems. If you must work in cooler months, discuss staging, storage, and spreading options with your contractor and our delivery team. Early planning helps secure preferred delivery dates and avoids seasonal backlog.
Local contractors usually recommend selecting materials that promote fast drainage and resist movement under flow, which often means coarser, angular aggregates within the range of gravel, sand, dirt, and stone. For slopes and channels, combining structural stone with filter fabric and proper grading reduces erosion. Vegetated solutions paired with appropriate aggregates also work well for yard-scale projects. Contractors will tailor recommendations to soil type, slope, and expected water volumes.
City rules can affect curb cuts, driveway approaches, stormwater connections, and large truck access, so check with Quincy city offices or your homeowner association before big projects. Delivery itself is usually allowed to residential sites, but narrow streets, overhead lines, or parking restrictions can require special arrangements or permits. Our team can add delivery notes and coordinate with your supplier and hauler if you have limited access or need specific timing. Always confirm local requirements early to avoid delays.
Contractors typically measure the project area in square feet, decide on a target depth in inches, convert that to cubic yards, and then convert cubic yards to tons based on the material type. A simple rule: area (ft2) x depth (in) ÷ 324 = cubic yards; then use your supplier’s density chart or our material calculator to convert to tons. We provide an online aggregate calculator and can review your numbers to help avoid overordering or shortfalls. Adding 5-10% extra for grading, compaction, and waste is a common practice.
Suppliers in the Quincy area typically serve both city and rural addresses, but delivery conditions can differ: rural deliveries may need longer travel time, tighter scheduling windows, or additional access considerations. Remote or difficult-to-access sites can incur surcharges, require a smaller truck, or need an offload location that the driver can reach safely. We surface these details and any extra fees during checkout so you see the final cost before ordering. If you have a narrow lane, steep driveway, or obstacles, note them in Order Notes so we can coordinate properly.
Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, but this service is not guaranteed and depends on site conditions, truck configuration, and safety. Request tailgate spreading at checkout and be prepared for the driver to assess whether it can be done safely on arrival. If spreading is critical, consider hiring a local contractor to finish grading and compaction after delivery. We will always note the request and communicate limitations before dispatch.
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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