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River Rock
Naturally rounded, decorative stone for landscaping, garden beds, and water features. Typically 1-2” in size, with options for larger sizes upon request. Comes in a variety of colors that vary based on location and natural stone availability, so please be sure to specify if you have color preferences.
Fill Dirt
Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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
3/4″ 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.
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.
3/8″ 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.
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Why Thornwood Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Thornwood has a city population of 5,160 and sits inside a larger regional economy with a metro area population of 2.3+ million. With a growth rate of 0.40% annually, local development is steady rather than rapid, which means demand for construction and landscaping materials tends to be consistent year-round instead of spiking unpredictably. The local climate — 228 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 33.50 inches in hardiness zone 8b — supports a mix of plantings and outdoor projects but also requires materials that manage both occasional wet periods and long dry stretches. For homeowners that translates into steady needs for a range of bulk materials: topsoil and fill dirt for grading, drainage stone and sand for runoff control, aggregates for driveways and foundations, and mulches and decorative stone for planting beds. Because materials are regionally sourced, textures and shades will reflect local geology, so selecting the right type and quantity matters for performance and appearance.Popular Projects in Thornwood This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing18 tons of aggregate
- Walkway Installation10 tons of base material
- Yard Grading & Drainage12 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Installation8 tons of topsoil
- Retaining Wall Base Prep14 tons of landscaping mix
Thornwood Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: South New York
- 🏘️ Population: 5,160
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 33.50 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
Best Times for Thornwood Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Spring Thaw Period
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Thornwood Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Thornwood.
For residential projects in Thornwood homeowners often order a mix of materials for grading, drainage, and finishing work. Common needs include base and top layers, backfill, and landscape finishes, and these needs are usually met with gravel, sand, dirt, stone and similar aggregates sourced regionally.
Start by defining the job (driveway base, patio bedding, garden top-dress, or grading). Consider drainage, load requirements, desired appearance, and local climate; use our material calculator or contact our sales team for guidance to match your project with the right regional material.
Common projects include driveways and parking pads, patios and pathways, garden bed preparation, yard grading and drainage fixes, and backfill for small retaining walls. Contractors and DIY homeowners choose materials that meet structural needs and local appearance preferences.
Contractors weigh function first: compaction, drainage, and load capacity, then look at cost and local availability. They also follow local codes and past performance, and often request samples or profiles from suppliers before ordering large quantities.
Estimate by area and depth: calculate square feet times depth to get cubic feet, convert to cubic yards, then to tons using the material type. Typical depths: 2-4 inches for surface dressing, 4-8 inches for base layers, and deeper for structural fill; remember Hello Gravel minimum orders start at 3 tons.
Standard delivery is usually 2 or more business days after order confirmation, though local supplier schedules can vary. Next-day delivery is available for orders placed before the cutoff (see checkout for details and fees); always check availability for Thornwood (10594) at checkout.
Next-day delivery is often possible depending on local supplier and hauling capacity, and may carry an extra fee; same-day delivery is uncommon and depends on local availability. For urgent needs call our team to confirm options and timelines for your zip code.
Deliveries are made by contracted dump trucks, typically tri-axle units, and drivers will place material where access allows. You can request tailgate spreading at checkout, but spreading is at the driver’s discretion for safety; indicate access notes and obstacles when ordering to help crews plan the drop.
Thornwood’s seasonal freeze-thaw cycles and wet springs can affect compaction, drainage needs, and timing for outdoor work. Plan heavier earthwork during drier months, order materials ahead of peak seasons, and choose materials suited to local winter and spring conditions to reduce post-installation issues.
Finer materials and loose mixes tend to shift, rut, or wash out more quickly in wet conditions, while heavier, angular aggregates hold up better under traffic. Expect periodic regrading or topping in high-traffic or poorly drained areas, and use edging or geotextile where you want to limit spreading.
Confirm quantity, delivery access, preferred drop location, and any on-site obstacles or permits. Ask about lead times, minimum order size, fees for next-day delivery or spreading, and how to get a sample or chat with our team for material selection.
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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