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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
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.
Red Shredded Mulch
Red shredded bark and wood from hardwoods like oak, hickory, and maple. Good for gardening and landscaping. Helps hold moisture, block weeds, and adds a bold, red pop to your outdoors.
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.
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.
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Why Spreckels Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Spreckels is a small community with a city population of 781, set within a larger metro context of 7.9+ million. Its modest, steady growth rate of 0.40% annually means demand for construction and landscaping is consistent rather than boom-driven — think incremental home upgrades, yard overhauls, and small-to-medium renovation jobs rather than large master-planned subdivisions. Local climate and geography — including 204/year sunny days, 49.77 inches of annual rainfall, and USDA hardiness zone 9a — create a mix of needs: materials that hold up to strong sun and UV exposure, products that retain moisture during dry spells, and components that provide reliable drainage and erosion control during heavy rains. For homeowners this translates to a need for a range of quality bulk materials (gravel, sand, dirt, mulch, and stone) chosen for durability, permeability, and ease of installation so projects perform well across wet and dry cycles.Popular Projects in Spreckels This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing15 tons of aggregate
- Garden Bed Installation6 tons of topsoil
- Pathway Installation8 tons of base material
- Yard Grading & Drainage12 tons of fill dirt
- Perimeter Landscaping & Edging10 tons of landscaping mix
Spreckels Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 781
- 🏡 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 Spreckels Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Spring Rain Window
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Spreckels Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Spreckels.
Start by matching function to material—think about load, drainage, appearance, and maintenance. For many projects the choice among gravel, sand, dirt, stone will depend on how much traffic the surface gets, whether you need drainage, and the look you want. Use our material calculator and quiz or contact our team for guidance based on your site and budget.
Measure the length, width, and desired depth of the area to get a cubic-yard or cubic-foot estimate, then convert to tons using our online calculator. Remember our minimum order is 3 tons, so compare your estimate to that threshold and round up for compaction and waste. If you prefer, send photos and measurements to our team and we will help confirm quantities.
No single photo can capture natural variation. Because we source regionally, the color, texture, and size mix of gravel, sand, dirt, stone can vary with local geology and season. If color or texture is important, note preferences at checkout and contact customer service before ordering.
Standard delivery is 2+ business days from order confirmation. Next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. You can choose your preferred delivery date during checkout and the hauler will confirm timing prior to arrival.
Access depends on site conditions: road width, overhead wires, gates, bridges, and turning space can all affect truck access. Provide clear delivery notes and photos at checkout so the driver and hauler can plan; drivers will assess access on arrival and may need to place material at the nearest safe location. For tight or restricted sites, consider staged deliveries or smaller trucks if available.
Local rules vary; you may need permits for street parking, blocking public right-of-way, large grading, or stormwater control for substantial projects. Check with Monterey County or your local planning department and any HOA before ordering. If you are unsure, contact our team early so we can plan deliveries around permit windows and restrictions.
Contact our team as soon as possible to request changes; it is easiest to modify orders before they are dispatched. We will make a best effort to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee all changes, especially after the hauler is en route. See order confirmation for specific next steps and timelines.
Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion; you can request this service at checkout. The driver will assess safety and feasibility upon arrival, but no spreading services are guaranteed. For guaranteed spreading or detailed placement, plan for a landscaper or contractor.
West California's mild, seasonal-rain climate and local soil types influence drainage and freeze-thaw behavior. Choose materials that promote drainage and resist erosion for slopes or rainy seasons, and consider compaction properties for load-bearing surfaces. If you have clay or high-organic soils, a more stable base layer is often advisable.
Plan lead times for multiple-truck deliveries and communicate staging areas, offloading procedures, and access constraints in advance. Share site maps and contact details with our sales team so we can coordinate with local haulers and sequence loads efficiently. Contractors should confirm any local road permits, weight limits, or time-of-day restrictions before scheduling.
Clear vegetation, remove debris, mark underground utilities, and set any edging or forms before material arrival. Make sure there is a firm, stable area for truck staging and that gates or driveways will allow access. Proper prep reduces labor onsite and lowers the chance of placement issues or additional fees.
Pricing typically reflects local material availability, haul distance from the supplier, and minimum-order requirements (our minimum is 3 tons). Some areas qualify for free delivery while others may incur delivery or fuel surcharges; exact fees are shown at checkout once you enter your zip code. For large or repeated orders, contact our sales team for volume options and scheduling details.
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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