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 San Diego Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
San Diego is a dynamic coastal city with a population of 1.2+ million and a larger metro of 3.3+ million, and it continues to grow at about 0.50% annually. The Mediterranean climate—hardiness zone 10a, roughly 266 sunny days a year, and only 10.30 inches of rain annually—means outdoor living projects, grading work, and infrastructure repairs are common priorities for homeowners. That steady demand for landscaping and site prep drives the need for dependable aggregates. Homeowners want fill material that compacts well, resists erosion during occasional heavy rains, and creates a stable base for patios, planters, and retaining walls. Clear guidance on quantities and local-sourced materials helps avoid settling, drainage problems, and rework.Popular Projects in San Diego This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Patio Base Fill Dirt8 tons
- Driveway Approach Fill Dirt18 tons
- Raised Garden Fill Dirt6 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt22 tons
San Diego Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- 🏘️ Population: 1.2+ million
- 🏡 Metro Area: 3.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 10.30 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 266/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 10a
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.50% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for San Diego Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Good Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: Excessive Drying Risk
- Dec–Jan: Rain Delay Risk
Summer Tip: Use clean, low-organic fill dirt and compact in thin lifts to reduce settling; slope fill away from foundations to handle San Diego’s occasional heavy downpours.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - San Diego Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in San Diego.
Yes, fill dirt is generally less expensive than decorative gravel because it is mostly native soil and unprocessed fines. Prices vary by supplier, delivery distance, and volume, but fill dirt is typically chosen when cost rather than appearance is the priority.
Costs depend on volume, distance from the supplier, and site access, so exact prices vary by job. Hello Gravel shows upfront pricing by zip code and has a 3-ton minimum; request a quote online or call our team for a fast, location-specific estimate.
Fill dirt is mostly natural soil and fines used to build up or level ground, while gravel is crushed rock used for drainage and finished surfaces. In San Diego, use fill dirt to raise grade and gravel where you need permeability or a finished, decorative surface.
Yes—fill dirt is commonly used to level yards, patios, and work sites, but proper placement and compaction are crucial. In San Diego’s varied soils, remove organic topsoil where structural fill is needed, place dirt in thin lifts, and compact each lift for long-term stability.
That depends on desired depth. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches deep equals about 12.3 cubic yards (1,000 x 0.333 ft / 27 = 12.3 yd3). Use the same formula (area in sq ft x depth in ft ÷ 27) to calculate other depths.
A typical tri-axle dump truck delivers about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill, which covers roughly 270 to 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth or about 45 to 60 sq ft at 6 inches. Actual coverage varies with truck type, moisture content, and compaction.
One cubic yard is a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft cube of material—about the size of a medium pile in a driveway. It is also roughly nine wheelbarrows of material and is a convenient unit for estimating delivery and handling.
About nine standard wheelbarrows. A typical wheelbarrow holds roughly 3 cubic feet and there are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard, so 27 ÷ 3 = 9 wheelbarrows.
You can in many cases, but success depends on existing soil, vegetation, and intended use. Remove deep organic topsoil where structural fill is required, place fill in 4- to 6-inch lifts and compact, and avoid burying large roots or vegetation that will decompose and cause settling.
Fill dirt is not a substitute for drainage rock. For drainage features like dry wells or French drains in San Diego’s soils, use clean, crushed rock or gravel designed to promote flow, and reserve fill dirt for building grade or structural backfill.
Reuse on-site soil where possible, remove organic topsoil, and backfill low spots with locally sourced fill dirt to minimize hauling costs. Combine with proper compaction and consider renting a plate compactor; Hello Gravel’s local sourcing can also lower delivery expense compared to long-haul materials.
Not reliably—fill dirt often lacks the organic matter and nutrients grass needs to establish. If you plan to grow turf, add a layer of topsoil or amend the fill dirt with compost before seeding or sod to encourage healthy growth.
Compact fill dirt in thin lifts (typically 4 to 6 inches), controlling moisture so the soil achieves good density, and use a plate compactor or roller for best results. For slopes or poor soils, consider geotextile fabric or engineered backfill and consult a pro for structural projects.
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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