Fill Dirt in Otay Mesa, CA

Prices vary with source, quantity, and delivery, but expect fill-dirt in the Otay Mesa/San Diego region to commonly range from about $25 to $70 per ton delivered. Minimum orders through Hello Gravel start at 3 tons and final pricing depends on local supplier rates, truck access, and any delivery fees — request a quote for an exact price.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers that deliver fill-dirt in the Otay Mesa area. Enter your zip code on our site or contact our team to check availability, compare local options, and schedule delivery.

Typical tri-axle dump trucks used in our network carry roughly 8 to 12 cubic yards of fill-dirt (about 9 to 15 tons depending on moisture and compaction). Exact capacity varies by truck and supplier, so we include truck size and estimated yardage in your delivery quote.

Measure the area (length x width) and the desired depth, convert depth to feet, and multiply to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. Because fill-dirt density varies, we recommend using Hello Gravel’s material calculator or contacting our team for a quick estimate and to add a 10-20% allowance for compaction and grading.

One cubic yard of fill-dirt is heavy and may exceed many light-duty pickups' payload capacity; a full yard can weigh roughly 2,000 to 3,000 pounds depending on moisture. Small pickups often carry about 1/4 to 1/2 cubic yard safely — check your truck’s payload rating before attempting to haul any bulk fill-dirt.

A single ton of fill-dirt is roughly 0.75 to 0.85 cubic yards and will cover about 250 sq ft at 1 inch depth, about 83 sq ft at 3 inches, and about 42 sq ft at 6 inches. Remember compaction and grading needs can change coverage, so use these figures as a starting point and round up when ordering.

No. Fill-dirt is primarily subsoil and crushed native material with little organic matter, used to raise grade or fill voids; topsoil contains organic matter and is designed for planting. If you plan to grow grass or plants in Otay Mesa’s climate, place several inches of topsoil over the fill-dirt before planting.

Generally yes — plain fill-dirt is usually less expensive than crushed stone or decorative gravel because it requires less processing. Prices depend on local supply, but if your goal is simply to raise grade or fill, fill-dirt is the more economical option.

One cubic yard of fill-dirt is approximately 2,000 to 3,000 pounds depending on moisture, so you can expect about 40 to 60 of 50-lb bags per cubic yard. Bulk delivery by truck is almost always cheaper and faster than buying that amount in bags for projects in Otay Mesa.

Cost depends on truck size, distance, and supplier, but a typical tri-axle delivery to Otay Mesa often falls in the mid-hundreds of dollars range for a standard load. For an accurate price, request a Hello Gravel quote — we show estimated truck size, yardage, and total delivered cost before you purchase.

Fill-dirt is suitable for raising grade or building berms, but it is not ideal as the planting medium because it lacks nutrients and organic matter. If you plan to garden, put 6 to 12 inches of certified topsoil or amended topsoil on top of the fill-dirt before planting to ensure plant health.

Standard deliveries require at least 2 business days, and next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST (fees may apply). Hello Gravel deliveries use local contracted dump trucks (usually tri-axle), have a 3-ton minimum, and drivers may be able to tailgate-spread at their discretion — request spreading at checkout but note it is not guaranteed.

Contact Hello Gravel as soon as possible — we will do our best to accommodate changes before the order is processed or dispatched. Changes are easier earlier in the process, but modifications or cancellations may be limited once a supplier and truck are scheduled.

Because Hello Gravel sources materials regionally, color and texture of fill-dirt can vary based on local geology, which is common in Otay Mesa. If you have concerns about the delivered material, contact our customer service promptly and we will work with the supplier to address the issue according to our service policies.