Fill Dirt in Ione, CA

Delivered prices vary by supplier, distance, and material quality, but expect roughly $15 to $40 per cubic yard as a general range for fill dirt in the Ione area. Local factors like haul distance from nearby West California pits, minimum order size (Hello Gravel minimum 3 tons), and whether free delivery applies will affect the final quote. Get an exact price by entering your zip code on Hello Gravel or requesting a quote.

Most tri-axle dump trucks used in our network carry about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt, though smaller local trucks may carry less. Using the per-yard range above, a truckload could roughly cost from a few hundred dollars to several hundred dollars depending on truck size and delivery distance; contact Hello Gravel for an exact truck-specific quote. Remember that weight limits and local road access in Ione can change which truck is used.

Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to level yards; measure the area (length x width) and the target raise depth, then multiply area by depth and divide by 27 to convert cubic feet to cubic yards. For example, raising a 1,000 sq ft area by 2 inches needs about 6.2 cubic yards (1,000 x 0.1667 / 27). Use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or contact our team for a site-specific estimate and delivery options in Ione.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. At 2 inches (0.1667 feet) depth, 1 cubic yard covers about 162 square feet in Ione. This is a handy quick-reference when planning lawn or grading projects.

For most Ione projects larger than a few cubic yards, bulk delivery is the most cost-effective because it avoids the labor and packaging cost of bags and the time and trips required for pickup. A single cubic yard equals roughly 55 to 67 of 40-lb bags, which is almost always more expensive and less practical for larger jobs. For very small, localized repairs, a few bags or a pickup might make sense, but for driveways or yard fills use bulk delivery.

Most standard full-size pickups hold about 0.5 to 1.0 cubic yard depending on bed size, so a full cubic yard may be a tight fit and could exceed safe payload limits once weight is considered. Because fill dirt is heavy and Hello Gravel’s deliveries use trucks sized for the load, booking a dump truck delivery is the safer, more convenient option for most Ione customers. Also consider the minimum order and delivery windows when planning.

Assuming a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway (200 sq ft), a common build is 4 inches of compacted fill dirt (base) and 3 inches of compacted gravel (surface). That requires about 2.5 cubic yards of fill dirt and about 1.9 cubic yards of gravel, so order 3 cubic yards of fill dirt and 2 cubic yards of gravel to allow for compaction and waste. Cost depends on local material and delivery rates; get a precise quote from Hello Gravel for Ione and mention desired depths so we can match materials.

No, 2 inches of gravel over loose fill dirt is not sufficient for a durable driveway. For lasting performance in Ione’s climate, prepare a well-compacted subgrade, place 4 to 6 inches of compactable base material (fill dirt or structural subbase), then add 2 to 3 inches of compacted surface gravel or crushed stone. Consider geotextile fabric for soft spots and always compact each layer for strength and drainage.

Because a cubic yard of fill dirt typically weighs about 2,200 to 2,700 pounds, you would need roughly 55 to 67 of 40-lb bags to equal one cubic yard. Buying that many bags is usually more expensive and more work than ordering bulk delivery, so bulk delivered by dump truck is almost always the cheaper and faster option for Ione projects beyond a very small patch. Use bags only for tiny repairs where delivery or truck access is impractical.

A typical tri-axle truck carrying about 12 cubic yards equals 324 cubic feet. At 2 inches depth that covers about 1,944 sq ft; at 4 inches it covers about 972 sq ft; and at 6 inches it covers about 648 sq ft. Local truck sizes vary in Ione, so contact Hello Gravel for the exact truck capacity and coverage estimate for your address.