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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.
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
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.
Road Base
(Class 5 | ABC | Crusher Run) A mixture of crushed limestone or granite, gravel, and sand, ranging from 1 ½” in size down to fines (small particles). Commonly used for constructing roads, driveway bases, parking lots, and other paved and unpaved surfaces. Intended to be compacted, hence the inclusion of fines within the material to provide support and be resistant to erosion and shifting.
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Why Tamms Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Tamms has a city population of 960 and sits within a larger 2.6+ million metro area, a region growing at a rate of 1.20% annually. That steady growth signals ongoing renovation and small-scale construction demand—think driveway repairs, home additions, new garden beds, and subdivision infill—rather than a sudden building boom. Tamms’ climate, with 228 sunny days annually, 35.50 inches annual rainfall, and a hardiness zone of 8b, supports year-round outdoor work but also creates clear material priorities: good drainage solutions to handle seasonal rain, UV- and weather-resistant surfaces for long sun exposure, and locally sourced soils and base materials that match regional geology. For homeowners, that means ordering a range of bulk supplies—topsoil, fill dirt, sand, various aggregates, and mulch—to address grading, erosion control, planting beds, and stable bases for patios or driveways. Using quality bulk materials reduces rework and improves longevity for typical local projects.Popular Projects in Tamms This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing14 tons of aggregate
- Walkway Installation6 tons of base material
- Yard Grading and Fill10 tons of fill dirt
- Raised Garden Bed Prep5 tons of topsoil
- Property Drainage Improvements8 tons of landscaping mix
Tamms Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 960
- 🏡 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 Tamms Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Cool Prep Season
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Tamms Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Tamms.
Choose materials based on use, drainage, and the look you want rather than a single “best” product. Local options like gravel, sand, dirt, stone tend to perform differently for load-bearing driveways, garden beds, and walkways, so pick a material that balances stability, drainage, and appearance for your project. If you are unsure, use our material quiz or contact our team to match material to the project and Tamms conditions.
Tamms experiences seasonal freeze-thaw cycles and heavy rain events that affect settling and drainage. Choose materials and gradations that allow water to drain away from structures and compact well on local soils to limit frost heave and erosion. For sites with soft or clay soils, consider stabilization steps like compaction, a base layer, or geotextile to improve longevity.
Order size depends on thickness and area, but common residential ranges are: small garden beds 1-3 cubic yards, patching or edging 3-5 tons, and a full two-car driveway 15-30 tons. Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons, and our online calculator can convert your area and depth into tons or cubic yards to help plan quantities. For contractors or large landscapes, discuss bulk pricing and delivery logistics with our team.
Standard delivery is typically 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is often available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. You can pick a preferred delivery date during checkout, but rural routes and supplier schedules can lengthen lead times, so plan ahead for large projects. We confirm delivery details before dispatch and ask customers to provide clear access instructions.
Pricing usually reflects the material type, the amount ordered, and the distance from the supplier to your Tamms address, with a minimum order of 3 tons. Many areas offer transparent pricing and free delivery promotions, while rush or next-day requests and difficult access may incur extra fees. Check your zip code on our site for local rates and any applicable delivery charges.
Yes — narrow roads, low-hanging wires, weight-limited bridges, gates, steep driveways, or soft shoulders can limit where a dump truck can safely deliver. Provide photos and detailed access notes at checkout so drivers and haulers can plan the best drop point, and clear obstructions or park nearby to make unloading possible. If access is restricted, we may need to stage material at the nearest safe spot and you should plan for moving it from there.
Local rules vary, so check with Tamms township, Alexander County, or your HOA before starting work that changes curblines, drainage, or impervious surface area. Permits are sometimes required for road cutouts, driveway widening, or work in regulated floodplain and drainage areas. When in doubt, contact local authorities and include permit notes in your order so our team and suppliers are aware.
Spring through fall is usually the easiest time for deliveries and installations since ground conditions are more stable and contractors are available. Winter freeze or very wet periods can make delivery and spreading harder and may delay work, so plan ahead for seasonal demand and allow extra time if you need material in late fall or winter. Scheduling early in the busy season helps secure preferred dates.
Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, and you should request this service at checkout so it can be noted for the hauler. Spreading is not guaranteed because it depends on safety, site access, and the driver’s assessment on arrival. For precise spreading or finished grading, hire a local contractor or landscaping crew to ensure uniform results.
Materials reflect the geology of suppliers near Tamms, so color, texture, and mineral makeup can vary between loads. These regional differences affect appearance and sometimes drainage or compaction behavior, so use order notes to state color or texture preferences and ask for photos if available. If material characteristics are critical for your project, talk to our team before ordering so we can match the best local option.
Contact our team as soon as possible — changes are easiest before an order is processed or dispatched, and we will make our best effort to accommodate changes. If there is an issue after delivery, reach out promptly with photos and details so we can investigate and work toward a resolution in line with our policies. For quick assistance, use the contact options provided at checkout or on our website.
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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