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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.
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.
Black Shredded Mulch
Rich black shredded hardwood mulch made from oak, hickory, and maple. Holds in moisture, blocks weeds, and gives your garden beds a bold look that makes green plants and colorful flowers stand out.
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
#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.
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Free local delivery via dump truck using our trusted supplier network.
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Materials are quality checked to ensure 100% satisfaction.
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Most deliveries within 2-4 business days. If you need a rush delivery, give us a call!
Why Queens Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Queens has a population of 2.3+ million and is part of a fast-moving regional economy that is expanding at about 2.80% annually. That steady growth translates into sustained demand for home improvements, infill projects, and infrastructure repair—everything from small-yard landscaping and driveway upgrades to foundation work and streetscape fixes. Local climate and geography shape what materials perform best: with 34.32 inches of annual rainfall and 228 sunny days per year, homeowners need aggregates and soils that manage water well, tolerate UV exposure, and resist seasonal wear. In a hardiness zone of 8b, planting projects require quality topsoil and amendment blends suited to a temperate regime. Across these trends, durable bulk materials—properly graded gravels, stable base mixes, reliable sands, and consistent soils and mulches—help projects last longer and reduce future maintenance in dense urban settings.Popular Projects in Queens This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing18 tons of aggregate
- Residential Pathway Installation8 tons of base material
- Lot Grading and Leveling20 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Installation6 tons of topsoil
- Storm Drainage Improvement12 tons of drainage mix
Queens Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: New York-Newark, NY-NJ-PA
- 🏘️ Population: 2.3+ million
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.6+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.32 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.80% annually
Best Times for Queens 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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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 - Queens Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Queens.
Start by thinking about appearance, drainage, and how you will use the area. For most projects, options like gravel, sand, dirt, and stone offer tradeoffs between stability, drainage, and maintenance; choose a material that balances look with function and local climate. If you need load-bearing surfacing for vehicles, favor denser, well-graded aggregates and proper base preparation; for garden beds or play areas, lighter, softer materials may be fine. Use our material quiz or contact our team to match your priorities with the right options.
Quantity depends on area and desired depth; a typical guideline is to calculate square feet times desired depth and convert to cubic yards, then to tons. Our online material calculator can estimate amounts, and our team can help contractors with bulk orders. Always order a small overage (5-10%) to account for compaction, settling, and grading adjustments.
Queens sees freeze-thaw cycles, winter road salt, and heavy summer rain—these affect settling, compaction, and color fading. Choose materials and installation windows that avoid muddy or frozen ground; spring and fall are often best for delivery and installation. Plan drainage and erosion control up front to reduce winter and stormwater problems.
Standard delivery is typically scheduled for 2+ business days, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before the cutoff (additional fee applies). Truck size, parking, and site access can affect delivery fees or require offloading permits in the city, and some areas may incur fuel or traffic surcharges. Hello Gravel works with local suppliers and haulers, shows transparent pricing at checkout, and lets you choose a delivery date.
Tailgate spreading may be possible at the driver's discretion and can be requested at checkout, but it is not guaranteed. Drivers must assess safety, access, and equipment before spreading, so plan extra labor or hire a local crew if precise grading is required. Always note access details and any restrictions in the order notes to help drivers plan their approach.
Regulations vary by project and location; small backyard deliveries usually need no permits, but curb cuts, public right-of-way work, or large-scale changes to driveways may require approvals from NYC agencies. Check with the New York City Department of Buildings and Department of Transportation for curb, sidewalk, or driveway permits and any rules about dump truck access. When in doubt, consult a local contractor or contact our team for guidance before scheduling delivery.
Maintenance depends on material, installation quality, and site conditions: all materials in the region will settle, shift, or compact over time and need occasional replenishing, regrading, or weed control. Materials that drain well and are installed on a prepared base usually last longer and require less routine work. Factor in local salt use and freeze-thaw when planning maintenance intervals and choose materials that tolerate those conditions.
Contractors should confirm project dimensions, desired depth, compaction factors, and whether a base or geotextile is required, then convert volumes to the supplier's units (cubic yards or tons). Verify site access, overhead clearances, parking, and any street permits needed for truck offloading, and add contingencies for traffic, restricted delivery windows, and disposal of excess material. Request a written quote that outlines delivery method, minimum order, and any additional fees.
Reclaimed and recycled aggregates can be cost-effective and sustainable, but performance varies by source and quality. Ask about the material's cleanliness, gradation, and prior use, and consider applications where minor variation in appearance is acceptable. Hello Gravel sources regionally and can help you compare recycled options to virgin materials for durability and expected maintenance.
Because Hello Gravel sources materials locally, texture and color can vary from photos; this is normal for natural products like gravel, sand, dirt, and stone. Contact our customer service as soon as possible to request order changes; we will do our best to accommodate modifications before dispatch but cannot guarantee all changes once processing begins. If you have concerns after delivery, reach out promptly so we can investigate and work toward a satisfactory resolution.
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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