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.
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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.
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Why Tustin Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Tustin is a steadily growing city with a population of 77,850 located in a sun-forward Mediterranean climate (hardiness zone 8b). The wider metro area hosts 2.5+ million residents and the city expands at an annual growth rate of 0.70% annually. With about 228 sunny days per year and 34.25 inches of rainfall annually, homeowners and local contractors regularly take on projects like regrading yards, building retaining walls, and preparing pads for patios or sheds. Those projects create steady demand for reliable aggregates: clean, locally sourced materials help control drainage, reduce settling after seasonal rains, and avoid the costly problems that come from using contaminated or poorly graded soils. Fill dirt is a dense, low-organic soil used to raise grade, fill trenches, and build stable subgrades. In Tustin's mix of strong sun, periodic rain, and regional soil types, clean fill dirt helps prevent erosion, improves compaction, and supports hardscapes such as pavers and concrete. Hello Gravel connects homeowners with trusted local suppliers and professional haulers to deliver regionally appropriate fill dirt with transparent pricing and scheduled delivery. Order online, choose your preferred delivery date, and let our supplier network handle logistics so you receive the right material for your project without extra trips to a yard.Popular Projects in Tustin This Season
- Backyard Pool Fill Dirt25 tons
- Driveway Raise Fill Dirt18 tons
- Foundation Under-slab Fill Dirt50 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt22 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
Tustin Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 77,850
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Tustin Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Season Caution
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Ask for clean, low-organic fill dirt (not topsoil) for subgrade work and schedule deliveries on a dry day when possible so compaction and grading are easier.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Tustin Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Tustin.
Yes, fill dirt is usually cheaper than decorative gravel because it is a basic, unprocessed soil used to raise grade or fill voids. In Tustin you can expect fill dirt prices to be lower per ton or cubic yard than crushed rock or decorative aggregates, but final cost depends on local supply, delivery distance, and moisture content.
Fill dirt is mostly fine earth with few rocks, designed to build up ground and provide a base, while gravel is crushed stone used for drainage, driveways, and decorative surfaces. In practice, fill dirt is used to change elevation or fill holes, and gravel is used where drainage and structural stability at the surface are needed.
Yes, you can use fill dirt to raise and level a backyard, but plan to place it in thin layers and compact each layer to prevent future settling. In Tustin's Mediterranean climate, allow for settlement through a rainy season and add a top layer of topsoil if you want to grow lawn or plantings.
You can put pea gravel on top of fill dirt, but you should first compact the fill dirt, add a thin base of crushed rock or decomposed granite, and install a landscape fabric to reduce sinking and weed growth. Without a proper base and compaction, pea gravel will shift and settle into the fill dirt over time.
To calculate, multiply the area by the desired depth. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 3 inches deep equals about 1.0 cubic yard; at 6 inches it's about 2.0 cubic yards. Because fill dirt can settle, order 5-10% extra and remember conversions vary with compaction and moisture.
A tri-axle dump truck typically carries about 8 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt. Delivered prices in the Tustin area commonly range by material and distance; expect a broad range and check Hello Gravel for a local quote, noting our minimum order is 3 tons and delivery options start at 2+ business days.
Yes, fill dirt should be compacted in lifts (usually 4 to 8 inches) for any structural use like supporting slabs, drives, or raised grades. Light landscaping fills can get by with less compaction, but compacting reduces future settling and helps maintain grades in Tustin's seasonal rains.
Grass can grow in fill dirt, but many fill materials are low in organic matter and nutrients, so turf may be thin unless you add a top layer of topsoil or amend the fill with compost. For best results in Tustin, spread 3 to 4 inches of topsoil or blended growing medium before seeding or laying sod.
Stabilize slopes by compacting fill in lifts, using checking terraces or retaining walls for larger rises, and installing erosion control like erosion blankets, hydroseeding, or native drought-tolerant plants. Given Tustin's winter rains, plan for drainage control at the top and bottom of slopes to prevent washouts.
No. Fill dirt is not suitable for drainage trenches or French drains because its fine particles can clog pipes and prevent water flow. Use clean gravel or drain rock for trenches and backfill, and keep fill dirt for raising grades or filling voids away from drainage structures.
Hello Gravel delivers fill dirt via local contracted dump trucks with a minimum order of 3 tons. Standard delivery requires 2+ business days, next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee, and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but it is not guaranteed.
Inspect the delivered material for quantity, general composition, and placement location before the truck leaves, and note any major discrepancies in the delivery notes. If there is a problem, contact Hello Gravel customer service promptly so we can work with the local supplier to resolve it.
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.
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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!
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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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