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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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.
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Why Escondido Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Escondido (city population 166,728) sits inland within the San Diego-Carlsbad metro area (2.7+ million) and combines steady growth with a warm, semi-arid climate. With a growth rate of 0.40% annually, homeowners are increasingly tackling yard grading, hardscape bases, and drainage projects as properties are improved or expanded. Escondido averages 228 sunny days per year and receives about 34.25 inches of rain annually, so materials that control erosion, settle predictably, and shed water are in demand. For homeowners who want durable landscaping and trouble-free hardscapes, quality aggregates are essential: they reduce future settling, improve drainage around foundations and patios, and create stable bases for pavers and retaining walls. Fill dirt is a dense, workable soil used for raising grades, backfilling trenches, and stabilizing low spots — a practical match for Escondido’s cycle of sun and seasonal rain. Because local soils and geology vary across the region, selecting clean, compactable fill dirt helps prevent erosion during the rainy season and limits long-term settling under hardscapes. Hello Gravel connects Escondido homeowners with trusted local suppliers and professional dump-truck delivery, simplifying ordering and scheduling. Standard delivery is 2+ business days, next-day options are available for earlier orders, and the platform handles coordination so you get the right fill dirt when you need it.Popular Projects in Escondido This Season
- Retaining Wall Fill Dirt40 tons
- Shed Pad Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt50 tons
- Yard Grade Correction Fill Dirt120 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt80 tons
Escondido Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- 🏘️ Population: 166,728
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Escondido Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: High Rain Risk
- May–Sept: Hot Dry Conditions
- Dec–Jan: Wet Winter Delays
Summer Tip: Compact fill dirt in thin layers to reduce settling after storms, and cap beds with topsoil before planting to support lawns and gardens.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Escondido Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Escondido.
Expect a range rather than a fixed price: delivered clean fill dirt in the Escondido / San Diego-Carlsbad area commonly runs about $10 to $30 per ton, or roughly $12 to $40 per cubic yard depending on moisture, quality (clean vs. select), and hauling distance. Larger orders tend to lower the per-unit price, while small deliveries, difficult access, or specialty material increase it. Use our online calculator or request a quote for a precise price for your zip code and project size.
Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons and typically delivers by dump truck (commonly tri-axle trucks that carry about 12 to 18 tons). Delivery fees vary by distance, site access, and local supplier, and many areas offer free delivery while remote or tight-access sites may incur additional charges. You can choose a delivery date at checkout; tailgate spreading may be requested but is performed at the driver's discretion.
You may need permits or approvals for significant imports or long-term stockpiles, especially if the work changes finished grades, affects drainage, or exceeds local thresholds. Escondido and San Diego County enforce stormwater, grading, and nuisance rules—check the City of Escondido Building Division and the County planning office before ordering large amounts. When in doubt, ask your contractor or the supplier for guidance and documentation requirements.
For driveways and areas that need structural support, use engineered or select fill compacted in lifts and finished with a granular base (e.g., 3/4" minus or crusher run) rather than loose topsoil. For bulk grading and leveling, choose a free-draining sandy or mixed fill rather than high-clay material to reduce slump and erosion on slopes. Always compact in lifts to the specified density and protect exposed fill from seasonal winter storms with erosion control measures.
Recycled or C&D fill can be used for some non-structural residential applications, like backfill in non-bearing areas, but many sites—especially under foundations or where contamination is a concern—require clean, engineered fill. Local codes and lenders may mandate testing or documentation, so confirm acceptability with the City and your engineer before ordering recycled material. Ask your Hello Gravel supplier for source details and any available test or material paperwork.
Common practice is to compact fill to 90% to 95% of the Standard Proctor density for engineered fills; foundations and load-bearing areas typically require the higher end of that range. Contractors often use a geotechnical report to set the requirement and perform nuclear density tests during work; each nuclear test typically costs about $150 to $350, and total compaction cost depends on accessibility and lift thickness. For any structural work, get a site-specific recommendation from a geotechnical engineer and have the contractor include testing in their bid.
Use this rule of thumb: 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet and 1 cubic yard of loose fill dirt is roughly 1.2 to 1.4 tons (we use 1.3 tons as a practical average). Per square foot, you need about 0.00309 cubic yards for 1", 0.00926 cubic yards for 3", and 0.01852 cubic yards for 6". That converts to roughly 0.004, 0.012, and 0.024 tons per square foot respectively (or about 0.31, 0.93, and 1.85 cubic yards per 100 sq ft; about 4.0, 12.0, and 24.0 tons per 1,000 sq ft). Always order a little extra (5% to 10%) to allow for compaction and grading.
Fill dirt is generally less permeable than crushed rock and will retain more water, so it performs worse for drainage and is more prone to erosion on slopes during winter storms. Crushed rock and granular base materials allow faster drainage and are better under driveways, pads, and near foundations. If you must use fill dirt on slopes or in drainage-sensitive areas, combine it with erosion control (hydroseeding, wattles, or geotextile) and a surface layer of granular material where drainage is needed.
Check access (driveway width, overhead clearances, and turning radius) before ordering and add this info in your order notes so the supplier can plan the right truck. Schedule delivery for a dry day if possible, request the delivery placement direction, and ask about tailgate spreading at checkout while remembering drivers do it at their discretion. Finally, use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our team to confirm quantities and to get zip-code specific pricing and delivery details.
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!
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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