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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Why Roodhouse Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Roodhouse is a small community of 2,070 residents experiencing steady expansion, and that 1.20% annual growth translates into a steady uptick in homeowner projects, infill construction, and property improvements. With 228 sunny days annually and 35.50 inches of rain each year in hardiness zone 8b, local weather supports a long work season but also requires materials that manage both sun exposure and episodic rainfall. That combination drives demand for supplies used in drainage, stabilization, and planting — from base materials for driveways and footings to soils and mulches for gardens. As homeowners invest in patios, walkways, and storm-ready landscaping, locally sourced bulk materials help projects last longer and perform better in Roodhouse’s specific climate and growing market tied to a metro area population of 2.6+ million.Popular Projects in Roodhouse This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing12 tons of aggregate
- Residential Pathway6 tons of base material
- Yard Grading and Drainage10 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Preparation8 tons of topsoil
- Landscape Renovation15 tons of landscaping mix
Roodhouse Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 2,070
- 🏡 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 Roodhouse Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Cool Wet Spring
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Roodhouse Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Roodhouse.
Match the material to the function: use compactable, angular materials for load-bearing surfaces and looser, finer materials for leveling or top dressing. Consider appearance, drainage needs, and how much maintenance you want to do over time. Materials like gravel, sand, dirt, stone vary by local supply, so check samples and ask about regional characteristics before ordering.
Prepare a stable subgrade by removing organic material and addressing soft spots, then add appropriate base layers before finishing. Use mechanical compaction for driveways and other load-bearing areas and consider geotextile fabric where soil is weak or drainage is poor. Your contractor or our team can recommend general compaction methods that work with local soils and multiple material types.
Estimate area (length x width) and desired depth, convert to cubic yards (area x depth / 27) and then to tons if needed. Account for compaction and waste by adding 5-15% extra for base layers and installation. Use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or contact our team with project dimensions for a quick estimate.
Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of about 3 tons and delivers via local dump trucks (typically tri-axle). Standard delivery is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is sometimes available for orders placed before noon CST with an extra fee. Drivers may provide tailgate spreading at their discretion; request it at checkout but note it is not guaranteed.
Roodhouse experiences freeze-thaw cycles and seasonal precipitation that can cause heaving, rutting, and settling if materials are installed in wet or frozen conditions. Schedule major installations from late spring through early fall when soils are drier and compaction is most effective. For winter or early spring work, plan for extra site preparation and expect longer cure times or possible delays due to weather.
Permit requirements vary by project type, volume of material, and local zoning or county rules. Small landscaping deliveries usually do not require permits, but large fills, grading changes, or work near waterways or septic systems may need approval. Check with the City of Roodhouse and Greene County offices before ordering for large or unusual projects.
Ensure a clear access route and a flat drop-off area that can support a loaded dump truck, and mark any underground utilities or irrigation lines. Confirm the delivery address and preferred drop location in the order notes, and be available or reachable by phone during delivery for driver questions. Remember that drivers work at their discretion and will assess safety before any tailgate spreading.
Local soils can be clayey or loamy and may hold water; choose material grades that improve drainage and stability for your site. For sloped or poorly drained areas, use coarser, permeable aggregate as a base and consider edge restraints to prevent migration. Talk with our team about the typical soil conditions near Roodhouse so you can pick materials that suit both the terrain and the project type.
Standing water, ruts, and erosion on slopes are common concerns due to heavy rains and freeze-thaw action. Properly graded aggregate layers, maintaining slope away from structures, and using permeable materials can reduce runoff and erosion. Combining material selection with simple drainage solutions like swales, French drains, or retaining edges improves long-term performance.
Many local suppliers and contractors provide spreading and compaction as add-on services, but availability varies by provider and job complexity. Hello Gravel coordinates delivery with local haulers and can note spreading requests at checkout, but drivers decide onsite whether they can safely perform spreading. For guaranteed spreading and compaction, arrange a contractor or ask local suppliers for a firm quote before ordering.
Compare quotes that include material type, delivered quantity, delivery fees, and any additional services like spreading. Ask about regional variations in color and texture since Roodhouse materials reflect local geology, and confirm minimum order sizes and lead times. Use Hello Gravel’s transparent pricing and local supplier network to get multiple quotes and make an informed choice.
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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