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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.
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.
#57 Crushed Stone
Multi-use crushed stone for home & landscape projects. Ranging from ¾” to 1” in size, #57 stone is a versatile product used for concrete production, drainage applications, driveways, parking lots, and as base material under slabs and footings. Large enough to provide drainage but small enough to lock together when applied and create a stable base and a relatively smooth surface.
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.
Topsoil
High-grade soil enriched with organic matter. Perfect for landscaping, lawn establishment and repair, and for improving existing soil.
Fulfillment:
Should never be fulfilled with material that does not include an organic component, though organic components should be small.
2-10% organic is ideal
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Most deliveries within 2-4 business days. If you need a rush delivery, give us a call!
Why Hillsborough Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Hillsborough serves a community-scale market with a city population of 12,790, and its steady growth rate of 0.40% annually suggests ongoing, measured demand for home improvement and small-scale construction rather than a building boom. That kind of steady expansion usually translates into consistent needs for repairs, landscaping refreshes, and targeted upgrades—driveways, drainage fixes, patio projects, and garden beds—rather than large subdivision builds. The local climate—about 204 sunny days per year and 49.77 inches of annual rainfall in a USDA hardiness zone 9a—creates a mix of moisture management and heat-stress considerations. For homeowners that means choosing bulk materials with the right balance of drainage, stability, and organic content: materials must shed excess water during heavy rains yet allow roots to thrive during long sunny stretches. Using locally sourced aggregates, soils, and mulches tuned to these conditions helps projects last longer and reduces rework.Popular Projects in Hillsborough This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing15 tons of base material
- Pathway Installation8 tons of aggregate
- Yard Grading and Fill10 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Installation6 tons of topsoil
- Drainage Trench Installation9 tons of landscaping mix
Hillsborough Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 12,790
- 🏡 Metro Area: 7.9+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 49.77 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 204/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 9a
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
Best Times for Hillsborough Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Elevated Rain Risk
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Quantity Recommendations
Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Hillsborough Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Hillsborough.
Homeowners and contractors in Hillsborough commonly order bulk materials across categories like gravel, sand, dirt, stone for landscaping, driveways, patios, and drainage work. These materials serve as base layers, drainage fills, top dressing, and decorative surfaces depending on the project. Choose materials based on load, drainage needs, appearance, and maintenance expectations.
Select materials by matching performance to the project: choose durable, well-draining mixes for driveways, stable base materials for patios, and lighter, well-draining products for planting areas. Consider local climate, desired look, maintenance level, and budget when comparing gravel, sand, dirt, stone options. When in doubt, use our aggregate quiz or contact our sales team for guidance.
Hillsborough’s mild coastal climate and occasional wet winters mean drainage and frost resistance are less extreme concerns, but good drainage still prevents settling and erosion during rainy periods. Materials that compact well and shed water perform best; lighter, fine materials can wash or compact if not installed with proper slope and edging. Expect local material appearance and texture to reflect regional geology, so color and grain may vary.
Late spring through early fall is the most common window for deliveries and outdoor installation to avoid winter rain and soggy ground. Schedule earlier in the season for projects that require time to settle or for contractors’ busiest months, and plan around any local planting seasons or irrigation work. Standard delivery lead times are typically 2+ business days, with next-day options available for early orders.
Many suppliers deliver to residential addresses in Hillsborough, but narrow streets, steep driveways, and limited turnaround can limit truck access and may require spotter assistance or smaller trucks. There may be additional fees for difficult access, off-hours delivery, or special equipment; always note access issues during checkout and confirm with our team. Drivers will assess safety on arrival and tailgate spreading is available only at their discretion.
Yes. Many Hillsborough properties are subject to HOA design guidelines and town regulations that can affect material choice, color, driveway resurfacing, and visible landscaping. Check your HOA rules and contact the Town of Hillsborough for any permit or encroachment requirements before ordering. If you need help, our team can remind you to verify local approvals during checkout.
Contractors typically calculate material needs by measuring project area and desired depth: multiply square feet by depth in feet to get cubic feet, divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then convert to tons using a material-specific factor (common ranges are about 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard). For small projects, rounding up 5-10% helps cover compaction and waste. Use our online material calculator for precise estimates and to account for different material densities.
Delivered costs vary by material type, distance, and site access; as a rough ballpark many bulk aggregates in West California fall into a low-to-mid price range per ton, with decorative stone and specialty blends on the higher end. Generally, basic fill materials (dirt, basic sand) are less expensive, mixed aggregates are mid-range, and decorative stone or specialty blends cost more—hauling and spreading add to total cost. For an exact price, get an online quote that factors in your zip code, quantity, and access conditions.
Hello Gravel offers standard delivery (typically 2+ business days) and a next-day option for eligible orders placed before noon CST, with delivery by local contracted dump trucks (usually tri-axle). Tailgate spreading may be requested at checkout but is performed at the driver’s discretion and is not guaranteed. Contact our customer service as soon as possible to change an order; we will try to accommodate requests prior to dispatch but changes are not guaranteed once processing or delivery has started.
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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