Gravel in Atlanta, IL

Prices in West Illinois vary by material type, delivery distance, and season, but expect rough delivered-cost ranges of about $20 to $60 per ton for common gravels. Decorative or specialty gravels (pea gravel, colored stone) sit at the higher end, and installation or spreading by a crew adds labor costs. Hello Gravel shows transparent local pricing when you enter your zip code, and we require a 3-ton minimum order.

Availability depends on local quarries and haulers serving the Atlanta area; Hello Gravel connects you to vetted suppliers in West Illinois. Instead of a fixed supplier list here, enter your zip code on our site to see exact sources, product photos, and delivery quotes for your address. Regional sourcing means texture and color may vary with local geology.

For West Illinois freeze-thaw cycles, angular crushed stone like 3/4" crushed stone, #57 stone, or a compacted #2 base with a 3/4" topcoat perform well because they lock together and shed water. Avoid fine, rounded gravels alone as they move and rut more under freeze-thaw conditions. A layered approach with a compacted base and an angular surface gives the best longevity.

A common estimate uses 1.4 tons per cubic yard. For a 2-car driveway about 24' x 24' at 4" depth, plan roughly 7 to 8 cubic yards, or about 10 to 12 tons. For a 10' x 20' patio at 2 to 3" depth, expect 1.5 to 2.5 cubic yards, or about 2 to 4 tons. Use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or contact our team for a site-specific estimate.

Permit rules vary by city, township, and county, so check Atlanta city hall or your county public works before starting work, especially if you will alter a driveway approach or culvert at the road. For any driveway connection to a state route, consult the Illinois Department of Transportation or local district office for access requirements. Hello Gravel can help you plan deliveries once you confirm local permitting needs.

Freeze-thaw cycles and poor drainage cause rutting, washouts, and surface loosening in gravel areas. Proper drainage, crowning, edge restraints, and periodic regrading or top-up of stone reduce winter damage and extend life. Expect periodic maintenance in Atlanta—raking low spots, adding fresh stone, and re-compacting high-traffic areas after freeze-thaw seasons.

Local contractors typically install a geotextile fabric, place 6" to 8" of compacted base (crushed rock or recycled road base), then add a 2" to 4" compacted surface layer of angular gravel like 3/4" or 1/2" stone. They compact in lifts using a vibratory plate compactor or roller and ensure a slight crown for drainage. Good edge restraints and proper subgrade prep are common practices in the region to combat clay soils and freeze-thaw movement.

Yes. For commercial projects, contractors often use larger, cheaper bank-run or #2 crushed stone for base layers and thicker sections to handle heavy loads, which reduces long-term maintenance costs. Homeowners often choose finer, decorative surfaces or 57 stone for appearance and comfort, which can be costlier per ton. Buying in bulk through Hello Gravel and specifying the correct mix for your load and traffic reduces overall lifecycle costs.

Deliveries in West Illinois are made by contracted dump trucks, typically tri-axle, with standard delivery available in 2+ business days and next-day options for orders placed before noon CST (fees may apply). Minimum orders start at 3 tons, and tailgate spreading can be requested at checkout but is performed at the driver’s discretion based on site conditions. Have a clear drop location, protect nearby landscaping, and note access restrictions in your order notes to help ensure a smooth delivery.

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.