Fill Dirt in Evergreen, CA

Delivered fill dirt prices in Evergreen (San Jose area) vary with local supply, moisture, and order size, but a typical range is about $25 to $60 per cubic yard delivered. One cubic yard of loose fill dirt is roughly 1.2 tons, so per-ton pricing often falls in a similar range of about $20 to $50 per ton depending on moisture and access. For an exact price and any delivery fees, request a quote through our site or call our team with your ZIP code.

Generally, plain fill dirt is cheaper per cubic yard than construction gravel or crushed rock in Evergreen because it is less processed. However, fill dirt is intended for building up and leveling, not as a finished driveway surface; gravel or base rock is usually recommended for driveways and will cost more. Choose fill dirt when you need inexpensive mass fill, and use gravel or road base on top if you need a durable surface.

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons; typical tri-axle dump trucks used in our network carry roughly 10 to 15 cubic yards (about 12 to 18 tons, depending on moisture). A single truckload price depends on truck size, access, and distance, but small truck deliveries for residential jobs often start at a few hundred dollars and increase with volume; get a quote for an exact delivered truckload price to your address. Delivery timing is usually 2+ business days standard, with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee.

Assuming a common single-car driveway 20 ft long by 10 ft wide (200 sq ft), you would need about 1.23 cubic yards (about 1.48 tons) for a 2" layer, 2.47 cubic yards (about 2.96 tons) for 4", and 3.70 cubic yards (about 4.44 tons) for 6". Using typical Evergreen delivered rates of $25 to $60 per cubic yard, a 2" layer would cost roughly $31 to $74 delivered, 4" about $62 to $148, and 6" about $92 to $222. These are estimates — request a zip-code-specific quote for precise pricing and to confirm truck access and fees.

One cubic yard (27 cubic feet) of fill dirt covers about 162 sq ft at 2" depth, 81 sq ft at 4", and 54 sq ft at 6". Using a rough conversion of 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.2 tons, one ton of fill dirt (about 0.83 cubic yard) covers about 135 sq ft at 2", 67 sq ft at 4", and 45 sq ft at 6". These are approximate figures; local soil compaction and moisture will change final coverage.

In many cases drivers can dump bulk fill into a pickup bed, but this depends on the supplier, truck type, and how much material you need. Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons, so smaller pickup-sized loads may not be available through the standard platform; some local suppliers may accommodate smaller pickups for an additional fee. Always note pickup/unload requests at checkout and confirm with our team so the driver can assess access and safety on arrival.

Yes — bulk fill dirt is almost always substantially cheaper than buying the equivalent volume in bags for a project that size. For example, a 1,000 sq ft area at 3" depth needs about 9.26 cubic yards; at $25 to $60 per cubic yard delivered that totals roughly $230 to $556, whereas bagged soil costs per cubic yard can be several times higher once you buy enough bags. For large areas, bulk delivery through Hello Gravel is the more economical choice; request a quote to see exact savings for your address.

Many homeowners in Evergreen install fill dirt themselves for grading and yard prep; basic tools include a shovel, rake, plate compactor, and a level to check grade. Hello Gravel provides a material calculator and expert guidance — call or use the online calculator to estimate quantities; smaller DIY loads under our 3-ton minimum may be available from some local suppliers, so contact our team to discuss options. Keep in mind that for driveway bases you may still need a layer of compacted base rock on top of the fill for durability.

Plain fill dirt is typically the least expensive material we offer in the California Region, but it is not recommended as a finished driveway surface. For a 20 ft by 10 ft driveway (200 sq ft) a 3" to 6" fill layer would cost the ranges shown earlier (about $31 to $222 depending on depth and delivered unit price). If you need a driveway base that will hold up, ask about road base or crushed aggregate; those materials cost more but provide the right structural support.

Yes — Evergreen is in the San Jose area and local rules can affect deliveries: tight streets, HOA rules, and limited curb space can restrict where a truck can dump. Dumping into the public right-of-way or blocking streets may require a city permit or traffic control, and drivers may charge extra for long carry distances, tight access, or required spotters. Provide address and access details when you order so we can identify potential permits or extra fees before delivery.