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 Hilltop Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Hilltop is a small but fast-growing community with a city population of 791 at the center of a metro area population of 2.4+ million. With a documented growth rate of 20.00% annually, homeowners and small contractors here are increasingly tackling driveways, patios, and drainage upgrades as new building and renovation activity expands. Hilltop’s climate — 228 sunny days per year, 30.35 inches of annual rainfall, and USDA hardiness zone 8b — supports year-round outdoor work but also demands materials that handle both strong sun and episodic rain. That combination, paired with rapid population growth, creates steady local demand for reliable aggregates that resist erosion, shed water, and keep landscapes low maintenance. Homeowners often choose gravel because it balances durability, permeability, and cost for common projects. Gravel performs especially well in Hilltop’s conditions: it improves drainage during the 30.35 inches of yearly rain, limits mud in high-traffic areas under 228 sunny days per year, and tolerates the regional planting conditions of hardiness zone 8b. For patios, pathways, driveways, and French drains, gravel reduces standing water and keeps surfaces stable without frequent upkeep. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and trusted haulers so you get regionally sourced gravel that matches Hilltop’s geology, with transparent pricing and scheduled deliveries to make projects simple and dependable.Popular Projects in Hilltop This Season
- Gravel Driveway45 tons
- Gravel Garden Path8 tons
- Gravel Patio Base12 tons
- Gravel Drainage Trench6 tons
- Gravel Rock Garden15 tons
Hilltop Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 791
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.4+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 30.35 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 20.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Hilltop Projects
- Oct–Nov: Optimal Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Wet Winter Settling
Summer Tip: For Hilltop yards, choose angular, locally sourced gravel for better compaction and add a weed barrier to keep surfaces stable and low maintenance.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Hilltop gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Hilltop.
Typical delivered prices in the Hilltop area vary by material and load size. Expect a rough range of $35 to $90 per ton (about $45 to $120 per cubic yard, using about 1.3 tons per cubic yard) depending on whether it is basic crushed rock, decorative gravel, or specialty material. Prices can shift with local availability, distance from the quarry, and demand, so check your zip code on Hello Gravel for an exact quote.
Angular crushed materials like crushed granite, crushed basalt, and crushed limestone perform well in hot, dry Mediterranean climates because they interlock and resist movement. Decomposed granite mixed with a small amount of fines or a stabilizer also works for a smoother, lower-dust surface. Due to regional sourcing, exact rock type and color will vary in Hilltop, so choose a supplier sample when appearance matters.
For slopes, use a structural base of larger rock (2" to 4" drain rock) and a compacted base course of 3/4" crushed rock, topped with a 3/8" minus or crushed fines as a wearing surface. Add geotextile fabric under the base to limit mixing with native soil and place check-dams, grade breaks, or small swales to slow runoff. Properly sized drainage (French drains or surface gutters) is essential on Hilltop slopes to avoid erosion during heavy rain events.
A common 2-car driveway (about 20 ft by 40 ft) typically needs roughly 10 cubic yards (about 13 tons) for a 4" depth and about 15 cubic yards (about 20 tons) for a 6" depth. A typical 3-car driveway (about 30 ft by 40 ft) needs about 15 cubic yards (about 20 tons) at 4" and about 22 cubic yards (about 29 tons) at 6". Always round up 5-10% for grading, compaction, and waste, and note Hello Gravel's 3-ton minimum order.
Possibly. Many Hilltop/California homeowners must follow city, county, or HOA rules covering driveway material, setbacks, curb cuts, and stormwater runoff. Check with Hilltop planning or public works and your HOA before installing, and plan for drainage controls (curb cuts, swales, or permeable designs) to meet local stormwater requirements. When in doubt, request guidance from Hello Gravel or your local permitting office.
Routine maintenance includes occasional grading to remove ruts, topping up 1-2 inches of gravel every 1-3 years depending on traffic, weed control, and maintaining edge restraints and drainage. For a typical residential driveway in Hilltop expect small annual costs of around $50 to $300 for minor upkeep, with occasional regrading or larger top-ups costing $200 to $1,500 depending on scope after heavy rains. Proper drainage reduces long-term maintenance needs.
Hello Gravel's standard delivery timeframe is 2+ business days; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Deliveries are made by local contracted dump truck fleets; drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion if requested at checkout, but spreading is not guaranteed. Regional suppliers may offer spreading or placement options for an additional fee—ask for details when you get your quote.
Gravel has a lower upfront cost and is permeable, so it manages runoff better in Hilltop's occasional heavy rains, but it requires more frequent maintenance and topping up. Asphalt and pavers cost more initially and are less permeable (unless built as permeable pavers), but they typically last longer and need less regular topping. Choose gravel when drainage and lower initial cost matter; choose asphalt or pavers when you want reduced maintenance and a longer-lasting, smoother surface.
Control runoff with proper grading, settling grade breaks and check-dams, and by installing edge restraints and subsurface drainage like French drains where needed. Use geotextile fabric beneath the aggregate and a compacted base course of larger rock to stabilize the surface. For steep or exposed locations in Hilltop, consider retaining walls, permeable pavers, or stabilized gravel mixes to reduce displacement during heavy storms.
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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