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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.
1 1/2″ Crushed Gravel
Larger 1 ½” gravel perfect for french drains, drainage ditches, catch basins, and erosion control. Also used in base layers for road projects in areas with poor soil conditions, as backfill material, and for ground cover applications where smaller stones may wash away.
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
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 Lake Villa Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Lake Villa has a population of 33,220, and a steady growth rate of 1.20% annually — a pattern that translates into consistent, practical demand for home improvement and local construction work. In a region connected to a metro area of 2.6+ million, homeowners are seeing more projects that range from driveway repairs and foundation grading to expanded landscaping and outdoor living spaces. The climate helps explain why: Lake Villa averages 228 sunny days per year and 35.50 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b, which together support a long building season but also create real needs for good drainage, erosion control, and material longevity. For homeowners that means sourcing quality bulk materials—base aggregates, clean fill, topsoil, sand, and mulch—that perform reliably under both dry, sunny stretches and wet periods, so hardscaping, planting beds, and drainage systems last longer and require less rework.Popular Projects in Lake Villa This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing15 tons of aggregate
- Backyard Pathway8 tons of base material
- Grading and Site Prep12 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Installation6 tons of topsoil
- Yard Drainage Improvements10 tons of landscaping mix
Lake Villa Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Illinois
- 🏘️ Population: 33,220
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.6+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 35.50 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.20% annually
Best Times for Lake Villa Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Spring Thaw Window
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Lake Villa Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Lake Villa.
Delivery costs are usually a combination of per-ton or per-yard material pricing plus a delivery fee that can vary by distance and load size. Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons and commonly uses tri-axle dump trucks; smaller or special deliveries may carry additional charges. The best way to know exact costs is to check your zip code on our site or request a quote for your address.
Choose materials that drain well, compact reliably, and resist movement from freeze-thaw and plowing. In practice that means using well-graded, angular aggregates and building a proper compacted base so surface material stays in place. Because materials reflect local geology, consider regional options and ask our team about mixes suited to northern Illinois conditions.
Deliveries are most commonly made with tri-axle dump trucks, which carry several tons per load and work well for residential driveways and yards. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and access, overhead clearance, and driveway strength will affect which truck can be used. If access is tight, let us know so we can coordinate with local haulers about smaller trucks or alternate drop locations.
Yes. Many Lake Villa properties near lakes have a higher water table and pockets of clay that hold moisture, so drainage is often the top concern. Plan for proper slope, French drains or outlets, and a permeable base so surface materials don’t sink or wash out during spring thaw or heavy rains. Adding geotextile fabric under the base can help stabilize materials in wet or soft soils.
Spring through early fall is usually best because soils are not frozen and crews can compact and grade properly, but deliveries are available year-round subject to weather. Avoid scheduling heavy site work during freeze-thaw windows or when significant snow is expected, since freezing conditions can make spreading and compaction difficult. Use our online calendar to pick a preferred date and allow a buffer for weather-related changes.
Permit and HOA rules vary by property; some driveway work, curb cuts, or changes that affect drainage may require a village permit or HOA sign-off. Always check with the Village of Lake Villa and your homeowners association before ordering materials if your project alters impervious area, driveway location, or stormwater flow. If you need help, our team can point you to local resources but cannot obtain permits on your behalf.
Cost depends on the material quantity, depth of base, site access, grading or excavation needs, hauling distance, and whether you hire labor for installation. Seasonal demand, local supply availability, and the need for drainage or geotextile add to price as well. Use the material calculator on our site and request a quote to see price ranges tailored to your project.
For lakefront or high-water-table sites, pick well-draining, stable materials and build a raised, compacted base to keep surface material from saturating. Combine good grade, drainage outlets, and stabilization measures like fabric to reduce settling and erosion. Discuss local options with our team so the chosen material mix suits both appearance and wet-site performance.
Expect seasonal maintenance: winter plowing and salt can shift and break down surface materials, spring thaw may reveal low spots that need raking and infill, and occasional replenishment every few years keeps surfaces functional. Good initial compaction, edging, and drainage reduce maintenance needs, but plan for periodic top-ups and minor grading after heavy rain or snow removal.
Start by entering your zip code (primary zip 60046) on our site to check availability for your address; we also serve surrounding zip codes in the Lake Villa area. If your zip is near service boundaries, contact our team for a quick check and quote; regional suppliers and haulers determine exact delivery availability and scheduling.
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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