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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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.
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.
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.
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!
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Why Shadow Hills Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Shadow Hills (city population 524,000) sits inside a growing regional market (metro area population 2.5+ million) with steady demand for residential and infrastructure work driven by a 0.70% annually growth rate. The local climate—228 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 34.25 inches, with plants suited to hardiness zone 8b—leans toward drought-tolerant landscaping and strong drainage needs. Homeowners and small contractors in Shadow Hills are often replacing lawns with low-water designs, stabilizing sloped yards, and upgrading driveways and walkways; those projects create consistent demand for durable, well-graded aggregates that control erosion, shed water, and stand up to sun and temperature swings.Popular Projects in Shadow Hills This Season
- Gravel Pathway8 tons
- Gravel Driveway Resurfacing35 tons
- Gravel Patio Base12 tons
- Gravel Drainage Backfill6 tons
- Gravel Parking Pad28 tons
Shadow Hills Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 524,000
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Shadow Hills Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: Spring Settling Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Optimal
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: On Shadow Hills slopes, choose angular, washed gravel for drainage and add a geotextile underlayer to keep gravel from mixing with native soil.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Shadow Hills gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Shadow Hills.
Common choices for Shadow Hills are crushed stone (like #57) for driveways and drainage, pea gravel for pathways and decorative areas, and decomposed granite or crusher-run for stable surfaces. The neighborhood's hilly lots and equestrian properties mean drainage and compaction matter more than color, so choose grades that lock together or use a proper base. Ask Hello Gravel for local options — regional sourcing affects color and texture.
Some products mimic a hard surface: crusher-run or gravel mixed with a small amount of cement (soil cement) and polymeric stabilizers can lock stones together. These systems are different from poured concrete and need proper installation and sometimes a binder or stabilizer. For driveways or paths you want to drive on, talk to a contractor and specify a stabilized gravel or polymeric aggregate system rather than assuming plain gravel will harden.
Locally you’ll typically see three categories: crushed stone (angular, used for base and driveways), pea gravel (rounded, used for patios and play areas), and river rock (larger, decorative, used for drainage and accents). Each has different drainage and compaction properties, so pick the type that suits your use and slope. Regional geology in Shadow Hills influences color and availability.
#57 gravel is a nominal 3/4-inch rock (about 1/2" to 3/4" pieces) commonly used for driveways, walkways, and drainage. Its size allows good compaction while still permitting water flow. It is a popular, versatile choice around Shadow Hills for both residential and light contractor projects.
Yes — gravel suits Shadow Hills’ rural lots because it provides good drainage, is relatively low cost, and fits the local aesthetic. However, on steep slopes or horse areas you’ll need proper base, edge restraints, and periodic maintenance to control movement and dust. For driveways used by heavy trucks or frequent traffic, a thicker compacted base is recommended.
Costs vary by material and depth, but a 20-ft by 10-ft driveway at a 4" depth needs about 2.5 cubic yards (roughly 3.5 tons) of gravel. Material and delivery in West California typically range from about $200 to $700 for that amount, with installation or compaction adding labor costs. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and can provide a local quote to confirm exact pricing and delivery options.
The “10/20/30/40” phrasing is not a standard concrete rule; for small projects people commonly use simple mix ratios such as 1:2:3 (cement:sand:coarse aggregate) by volume. Gravel serves as the coarse aggregate in concrete and its size and cleanliness affect strength and workability, so follow mix specifications for structural pours. For any structural concrete work consult an engineer or follow ACI guidelines rather than a shorthand ratio.
The most budget-friendly options are typically recycled concrete or crusher-run base material because they use crushed, locally sourced material and compact well. Plain pea gravel is inexpensive to buy but can require more maintenance and edging, which raises long-term costs. Get a local Hello Gravel quote to compare delivered cost and consider installation needs for slopes and drainage.
#1 gravel is larger stone (roughly 2.5" to 3") used mainly for heavy-duty base layers, erosion control, and drainage trenches. It’s common in road building, septic drain fields, and large retention areas where big voids help water move quickly. You rarely use #1 as the final driving surface; it’s a base material under finer grades.
You can lay gravel on soil for very light-use paths, but it’s not recommended for driveways or areas with vehicle traffic. Install a compacted granular base (4–6" for driveways), add a geotextile fabric to limit mixing with soil, and use edge restraints to keep material contained—this is especially important on Shadow Hills’ slopes to control washout. Proper preparation reduces settling, tracking, and maintenance.
Recycled concrete and locally crushed base rock are usually the lowest-cost options because they are widely available and require less processing. Prices depend on local supply and hauling distance, so nearby quarries and recycled-material yards often give the best rates. Use Hello Gravel to check zip-code-specific pricing and minimums.
No, 2 inches is not enough for a driveway. For a stable driveway you’ll usually want a compacted base of 4–6 inches of crusher-run or road base, with a 2–3 inch top dressing of finer gravel if desired. Thicker, well-compacted layers are especially important in Shadow Hills to prevent rutting on slopes and under heavy vehicles.
A full cubic yard of gravel is heavy and may be difficult to carry safely in a standard pickup: many full-size pickup beds can hold around 1 to 2 cubic yards by volume but weight limits often make one full yard the safer maximum. Hello Gravel’s service uses dump trucks and a 3-ton minimum order, which is usually more practical and safer than a DIY pickup run for most Shadow Hills projects.
Truck-load quantities and pricing vary by truck type and local supply. A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10–12 cubic yards (roughly 14–17 tons for #57), but Hello Gravel sells by the ton with a 3-ton minimum; delivered price in West California for #57 commonly falls in the range of $60 to $120 per ton depending on availability and haul distance. Contact Hello Gravel for an exact delivered price and to schedule a convenient delivery window.
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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