Fill Dirt in Highland Park, CA

Delivered fill dirt prices in Highland Park vary by supplier, load size, screening, and site access. Expect a rough ballpark of about $25 to $50 per ton (roughly $30 to $60 per cubic yard) delivered, though final price depends on your zip code, truck access, and any spreading or permit needs. Use our quote tool or check your zip code for an accurate local price.

For backyard leveling, a screened fill dirt with low organic content is best because it compacts evenly and limits settling. For anything under foundations or structural pads, use engineered or structural fill specified by a geotechnical engineer and compacted in lifts to meet local building code requirements; always confirm with a licensed engineer before placing structural fill.

To raise 500 sq ft by 4 inches you need about 6.2 cubic yards of material. Using a common conversion of roughly 1.2 tons per cubic yard for compacted fill dirt, that equals about 7.5 tons (round up to account for compaction and waste). Hello Gravel minimum orders start at 3 tons, so this project would require a single small delivery.

Many local suppliers serving Highland Park can deliver the same week depending on stock and truck availability; Hello Gravel offers next-day delivery in many areas if you order before the cutoff and standard delivery in 2+ business days. Tailgate spreading may be available at the driver’s discretion — request it at checkout, but understand it is not guaranteed for safety and access reasons.

Fill dirt can be used in Highland Park, but you should account for local clay soils and drainage. Fill dirt is fine as a leveling or structural backfill if properly compacted and combined with appropriate drainage; avoid placing loose organic-rich fill against foundations and consult a geotechnical engineer if you have expansive clay or drainage concerns.

Crusher run is the better choice for a driveway surface because it compacts tightly, sheds water, and holds up to traffic; it is typically more durable than plain fill dirt. Fill dirt is usually cheaper per ton but not recommended as a finished driveway surface — it works as an inexpensive bulk raise or fill but you should top it with crusher run or crushed rock for a driveway that lasts.

Permitting depends on the scope of work. Small deliveries for landscaping usually do not require permits, but significant grading, changes to drainage, substantial fills, or building retaining walls often require permits from the City of Los Angeles (LADBS and Bureau of Engineering). Check with your local permitting office or your project engineer before ordering large volumes.

If used as a properly compacted base under pavement or a rock topping, properly placed fill dirt can function indefinitely as part of the structure. As an exposed surface material, fill dirt will settle and erode faster; in Highland Park’s dry climate you might see the need for touch-ups every 1 to 5 years depending on traffic, storm events, and how well it was compacted and graded initially.

Contractors often blend hauled fill with native soil to save costs, but the acceptability depends on project specs and compaction requirements. For non-structural fills and landscaping this is common, but for structural grades or foundation work you must meet engineered compaction and material specs and typically perform testing; consult your engineer before mixing materials.

Local prices fluctuate with diesel, supplier inventory, and demand, so give-or-take ranges are more realistic than fixed numbers. In Highland Park you can expect screened fill dirt to commonly fall near $25 to $50 per ton (about $30 to $60 per cubic yard) delivered, but the best way to get a current price is to enter your zip code on our site for a supplier quote.