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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.
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
Drain Rock
A larger 1 ½” crushed gravel that allows for water flow and drainage, preventing accumulation and pooling when properly installed. Perfect for french drains and other drainage applications, around utility lines, septic systems, sump pump basins and drainage pits.
Brown Shredded Mulch
Shredded bark and wood from trees like oak, hickory, and maple, used for landscaping and gardening applications. Provides moisture retention in your soil, weed suppression, temperature regulation for plants, and the gradual addition of organic matter as it decomposes slowly over time. Adds a beautiful, finished look to your home’s exterior.
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 Columbus Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Columbus is a small but active community of 6,270 residents embedded in a larger West Texas region with a metro population of 2.5+ million. A steady growth rate of 0.70% annually points to modest, sustained demand for home repairs, outdoor upgrades, and incremental construction rather than a boom-and-bust cycle. In this climate—hardiness zone 8b with about 228 sunny days per year and 34.80 inches of annual rainfall—homeowners and contractors prioritize materials that manage both sun exposure and episodic rain. That means reliable bulk supplies for grading, drainage, erosion control, and long-lasting surface layers matter: clean fill and base materials for stability, sand and soil mixes for planting and leveling, and organic covers for moisture retention and weed suppression. Local projects tend to favor practical, low-maintenance solutions that hold up to sun, occasional heavy rain, and everyday wear, so sourcing consistent regional materials is important for predictable performance. Columbus’s combination of high sun exposure and moderate rainfall creates specific performance needs for aggregates and soils. Materials must resist UV breakdown, allow for controlled drainage during storm events, and limit dust or erosion between rains. For homeowners that translates to choosing materials that balance permeability, compaction behavior, and longevity—whether you are rehabbing a yard, grading for a driveway, or refreshing planting beds. Hello Gravel helps by connecting you with local suppliers who understand these patterns, offering transparent ordering, volume calculations, and delivery timing so you can pick materials suited to local climate and installation conditions without guesswork.Popular Projects in Columbus This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing15 tons of aggregate
- Backyard Pathway Installation8 tons of base material
- Site Grading and Prep20 tons of fill dirt
- Garden Bed Installation10 tons of topsoil
- Yard Drainage Improvements12 tons of landscaping mix
Columbus Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 6,270
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.80 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
Best Times for Columbus Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Moderate Spring Weather
- May–Sept: High Summer Heat
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Columbus Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Columbus.
Choose materials based on traffic, drainage, and maintenance needs rather than a single product. In Columbus' West Texas climate, pick a stable, compactable material for the base and a top layer that sheds water well; regional sourcing means the exact texture and color may vary. Proper grading and a good base layer reduce rutting and long-term upkeep.
Cost depends on the material type, quantity, delivery distance, and access to the drop site. Hello Gravel shows upfront pricing and has a material calculator to help estimate quantities; remember our minimum order is 3 tons and delivery fees can vary by zip code and site conditions.
Materials that drain well and compact to a stable surface usually perform best in heat and intermittent heavy rain. Look for aggregates that resist washout and allow water to move away from paved areas, and consider local suppliers since regional geology produces materials suited to Columbus' climate.
Schedule deliveries with at least 2+ business days lead time for standard service; next-day delivery may be available if ordered before noon CST for an extra fee. Avoid planning installs during heavy rain or immediately after storms, and try early morning or cooler parts of the day in summer to limit dust and worker heat exposure.
Yes, most local suppliers deliver to both rural and residential sites, but delivery depends on road access, truck turn radius, and site conditions. Provide clear directions, gate codes, and any access limitations in your order notes so drivers and dispatch can plan the safest drop-off.
Calculate volume by multiplying area (square feet) by desired depth (feet) to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or convert cubic yards to tons using the typical density ranges for loose materials; factor in extra for compaction and grading and remember the 3-ton minimum order.
Coarser, angular materials generally offer better drainage and load-bearing capacity, while finer materials are useful for leveling and creating smooth surfaces. Choose based on the function you need—drainage, stability, or finish—and consult the material calculator or our team if you are unsure which mix suits your project.
Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, and standard delivery is included in many areas but fees can apply based on distance, site access, and delivery speed. You can see final delivery pricing at checkout after entering your zip code and selecting a delivery date.
Next-day delivery is sometimes available for orders placed before noon CST and usually incurs an additional fee. Same-day delivery is rare and depends on supplier availability, truck schedules, and how quickly the order can be processed, so contact our team if you need expedited service.
Long-term value comes from proper base preparation, good drainage design, and using a material that compacts well and resists erosion in local conditions. Investing in a thicker base and regular simple maintenance like raking and grading after storms will reduce repair needs over time.
Because Hello Gravel sources regionally, color, size, and texture of gravel, sand, dirt, and stone can vary with local geology and weather conditions. You can note color or texture preferences at checkout, but exact matches are not guaranteed; contact customer service if you have concerns after 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.
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