Fill Dirt in New Brighton, CA

Prices vary with supplier, source, and moisture, but in the New Brighton area expect fill-dirt delivered to range roughly from $30 to $80 per cubic yard. A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards, so a full truckload often falls in the several-hundred to low-thousand dollar range before taxes and fees. For an exact delivered price to your address, enter your zip code on our site or request a quote — we show local supplier rates and delivery options.

For simple grade raising or filling low spots, compacted fill-dirt can be placed directly on bare soil and blended in. If you plan to put gravel, create a driveway, or expect vehicle traffic in New Brighton's coastal climate, use a compacted crushed-stone or road-base layer under the gravel — fill-dirt alone can rut, retain water, and fail to provide a stable driving surface. Always compact fill-dirt in lifts and check for drainage away from structures.

Fill-dirt is generally the least expensive material per cubic yard because it is a common, low-spec material used to raise grade. Pea gravel and crushed stone cost more by volume and by weight and are intended for finished surfaces or structural bases. That said, delivered cost depends on local supply and distance, so check Hello Gravel for zip-code-specific pricing to compare exact delivered rates for your project.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet; a typical 50-lb bag of soil or fill dirt is about 0.5 cubic foot, so you need roughly 54 50-lb bags to equal one cubic yard. One cubic yard will cover about 324 square feet at 1 inch depth, 108 square feet at 3 inches, or 36 square feet at 9 inches. Use these numbers to estimate how many bags or cubic yards you need for grading and filling tasks.

Costs vary by scope, but break the job into parts: fill-dirt for raising grade ($30-$80/yd delivered), crushed stone or base for structural support ($30-$70/yd), and gravel surface ($40-$90/yd), plus delivery and labor. Installation (grading, compaction, equipment) is a significant portion of cost and can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on site prep, drainage work, and local labor rates. For a tailored estimate, send project dimensions and photos via our Get a Quote tool so local suppliers and contractors in New Brighton can provide exact pricing.

Policies vary by supplier and location. Some national distributors sell bulk materials and deliver to homeowners, while others focus on contractors. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and will show which vendors will deliver to a residential address in New Brighton — contact our team if you want us to check specific supplier policies for your zip code.

A full-size pickup bed typically holds about 1 to 1.5 cubic yards of loose material, but weight limits can make larger loads unsafe when hauling fill-dirt. Hello Gravel's network usually has a minimum order of roughly 3 tons; some local suppliers or haulers will do small 1-3 cubic yard deliveries for an extra fee. Request a small-load delivery quote on checkout or contact our team so we can match you with a supplier that offers that service in New Brighton.

A sand/topsoil blend can help with minor leveling and seed establishment, but it is not ideal as a base under gravel. In New Brighton's coastal conditions you want a compactable, well-draining base — use compactable fill-dirt, class 2 road base, or crushed stone under gravel to prevent settling and poor drainage. Save sand/topsoil mixes for planting beds or small lawn repairs rather than driveway base work.

Fill-dirt can compact and settle over time, hold moisture near foundations if not graded properly, and create mud and tracking into the house in wet weather. For finished surfaces or high-traffic areas, consider alternatives like crushed stone, decomposed granite, or pea gravel over a compacted base — these provide better drainage and lower maintenance. If you need help selecting the right product for patios, paths, or edging, our team can recommend local materials that suit New Brighton's climate and site conditions.

To raise 1,000 square feet by 1 inch you need about 3.1 cubic yards of material (1 cu yd covers 324 sq ft at 1 inch). Hello Gravel can provide a delivery quote for that quantity to New Brighton — enter your address on our site or contact our team to get a zip-code-specific price and to discuss placement or spreading options with the driver.