Gravel, Sand & Bulk Material Delivery in Brookside, AL

Brookside is in West Alabama with a humid, warm climate and seasonal heavy rainfall. Local soils often include clay and loam that can hold water and affect compaction and drainage, so choose materials that promote runoff and stability. Gravel, sand, dirt, stone will behave differently in wet vs dry conditions, so plan for drainage and occasional settlement.

Select materials by function: use stable base materials for structural support and coarser or finer surfaces for finish depending on look and traffic. For driveways and heavy use areas choose durable, compactable mixes; for patios and paths choose materials that balance drainage and appearance. Gravel, sand, dirt, stone can all be part of a layered system with a compacted base and a suitable surface layer.

Prioritize coarse, well-draining materials and good grading to move water away from structures. Combine aggregates with geotextile fabric, retaining features, and vegetation to reduce erosion on slopes. Gravel, sand, dirt, stone can be used together for swales, French drains, and surface protection depending on slope and runoff volume.

Suppliers commonly sell bulk materials by the ton or cubic yard; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons. Use a material calculator or measure the area (length x width x depth) to convert cubic yards to tons for your material type, or contact our team for help. Ordering slightly more than your estimate accounts for compaction and waste.

Delivery availability depends on zip code, so check your address; Hello Gravel serves Brookside area zips and nearby West Alabama locations. The minimum order is 3 tons, standard delivery is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Deliveries are made by local contracted dump trucks (typically tri-axle), and fees vary by distance with free delivery in many areas.

Clear a suitable drop zone free of low-hanging wires, gates, or parked cars and confirm driveway width and surface strength for a dump truck. Mark the desired drop location and call 811 to locate underground utilities if you will be digging or spreading material. Tailgate spreading may be requested at checkout but is performed at the driver’s discretion for safety and is not guaranteed.

Yes—spring and summer bring heavier rain and high humidity while winters are generally mild, so wet periods can delay deliveries and compaction work. Schedule grading, compaction, and surface installation during drier windows to help materials set and reduce washouts. If you need faster timing, ask about next-day delivery availability but allow extra time for site prep after wet weather.

Local city, county, or HOA rules can affect driveway modifications, curb cuts, street blocking, and large deliveries, so check with Brookside city offices and your HOA before ordering. Some projects may require permits or approved plans, and oversized trucks might need special routing or timing. If you’re unsure, contact our team and your local permitting office for guidance before scheduling delivery.

Contractors typically order larger quantities, schedule staged deliveries, and coordinate site protection and equipment for spreading and compaction. Homeowners often order minimum loads, use our material calculator, and may need guidance on staging and access. Both benefit from communicating access details, timing preferences, and any HOA or permit constraints when placing an order.

Contact Hello Gravel as soon as possible—changes are easiest before the order is processed or dispatched. We will do our best to accommodate modifications, but changes cannot be guaranteed once a supplier or truck is assigned. Check your order confirmation and contact customer service for next steps and timing.

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.