Gravel, Sand & Bulk Material Delivery in University, UT

Start by identifying the function you need: a structural base, surface finish, or soft infill. For most projects, choose a compactable, angular material for bases and a finer, smoother material for walking surfaces or top dressing; regional sourcing means texture and color will vary. Use our online material calculator and take photos of the site or contact our sales team for personalized guidance.

Generally, use a coarser, compactable aggregate as a base and a finer, finished material on top for walking areas or decorative surfaces. For higher-traffic driveways choose more durable, angular materials that compact well; for pathways and beds choose materials that shed water and match the look you want. Check local climate and drainage when picking materials, and get a quick consult if you are unsure.

Use our online calculator to enter area and depth for a quick estimate; as a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard covers 27 cubic feet. Typical examples: a 1-car driveway (about 12' x 20') at 3-4" depth needs roughly 2–3 cubic yards, while a 2-car driveway (20' x 20') needs about 6–8 cubic yards; a 3' x 50' path at 2" needs about 0.9 cubic yards. Remember most materials are sold by weight and volume, and 1 cubic yard of common aggregates typically weighs about 1.2–1.5 tons; our minimum order is 3 tons.

Yes. Utah winters bring snow and freeze/thaw cycles that can delay deliveries and make spreading or compaction difficult. Schedule outside heavy snow periods when possible, and allow extra lead time in winter or during stormy seasons. For some projects, certain materials perform better if installed in drier months—ask our team for recommendations.

Deliveries and placement on University property often require coordination with University Facilities, campus operations, or the events office, and local city permits may be needed for street or sidewalk work. Check with the university and your local public works office before scheduling deliveries if you expect to use loading zones, block sidewalks, or work in the right-of-way. We recommend arranging approvals early and noting permit needs in your order notes.

Prioritize delivery zones based on proximity to the project, historical order volume, and site access—closer zip codes and high-demand neighborhoods typically receive faster service. Use our zip code availability check to see which areas near University we serve and to compare estimated delivery windows. If you need expedited service, select next-day delivery at checkout (orders placed before noon CST) but expect an additional fee.

Common issues include narrow streets, campus parking rules, loading zone restrictions, and heavy pedestrian traffic on sidewalks. Prepare by clearing a staging area, moving parked cars, confirming truck turning clearance, and alerting campus security or facilities if required. Communicate access details in Order Notes so the driver and dispatch know what to expect.

Drivers may be able to perform limited tailgate spreading at their discretion and only when it is safe and practical. You can request spreading at checkout, but this is not guaranteed and varies by driver and site conditions. For full spreading, grading, or compaction, plan to hire a local landscaper or contractor.

Materials reflect local geology, so color, texture, and exact gradation will vary by supplier and region. Photos are representative—expect natural variation, and note any color preferences in Order Notes to help suppliers match local options. If appearance is critical, request a sample or speak with our sales team before ordering.

Total cost depends on material type, load size, distance from the supplier, and any extra services like expedited delivery or tailgate spreading. Delivery fees may be included in some areas and added in others, and next-day or after-hours requests usually carry extra charges. Use our online checkout to get transparent pricing for your address or contact sales for a custom quote.

Contact our customer service team as soon as possible—changes are easiest before the order is processed and dispatched. We will make our best effort to accommodate modifications, but once a load is on its way with a contracted hauler, changes may be limited. Have your order number handy when you call or text to speed up the process.

Customers should coordinate directly with University Facilities, campus event services, or the local municipality for permits, signage, and temporary parking restrictions. Hello Gravel manages ordering and delivery logistics with local suppliers and haulers but does not provide campus permitting or signage services. If you need help identifying campus contacts or local vendors for signage, our team can point you to common resources.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellograve3dev.wpengine.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://hellograve3dev.wpengine.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://hellograve3dev.wpengine.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.