Fill Dirt in Outer Mission, CA

Delivered fill-dirt prices in the Outer Mission area typically range from about $30 to $100 per cubic yard depending on supplier, truck access, and moisture/cleanliness. Tight access, small-lot delivery or fast turnaround (next-day) can push the price toward the higher end. Use our checkout or call our team for an exact, zip-code-specific quote.

Dump truck pricing varies by truck size and load: a small residential load (roughly 3 to 5 cubic yards) will cost differently than a full tri-axle load (8 to 12 cubic yards). In the San Francisco/Outer Mission market expect incremental pricing that reflects volume, driveway access, and any offloading challenges; request a delivery quote in checkout for an accurate price for your address.

You can use gravel for backfill in situations where drainage is important, such as around footing drains, but gravel does not compact the same way soil does and can lead to settlement under structures. For grading, lawns or areas that need planting, fill dirt or engineered fill is usually the better choice; for drainage or structural base layers, a compactable base rock or engineered aggregate is preferred. If the work touches foundations or utilities in the Outer Mission area, consult an engineer or contractor before substituting materials.

Hello Gravel’s platform and many local suppliers can quote smaller deliveries, but our minimum order is 3 tons and some suppliers may set a higher minimum or a truck minimum in cubic yards. Smaller pickup-style loads or partial-yard deliveries are sometimes available through local yards but often include a per-delivery fee to cover truck routing and labor. Check the product page and checkout for minimums and any small-load delivery fees for your zip code.

Use the simple rule: cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324. For 100 sq ft that equals about 0.93 cubic yards at 3u0022, 1.85 cubic yards at 6u0022, and 3.09 cubic yards at 12u0022. Add 5-15% extra to allow for settlement and uneven spreading, especially on older or soft ground commonly found in San Francisco neighborhoods.

Yes — for driveways, walkways, or structural fills you should use proper subgrade preparation: geotextile to separate soils, a compactable base rock for load-bearing surfaces, and mechanical compaction in lifts. Local contractors and paving crews routinely offer placement and compaction services in Outer Mission; ask your contractor to specify lift thickness and compaction targets for the intended use. For walls or engineered fills, always follow structural recommendations from an engineer.

Topsoil typically costs more than plain fill dirt because it contains organic material and is screened for planting use; in the California market the difference can be modest or significant depending on availability and truck delivery. Choose fill dirt when you need inexpensive bulk material to raise grade, fill holes, or support structures (not for planting). Choose screened topsoil for lawns, gardens, or anywhere you need good planting medium and water retention.

For a temporary but load-bearing driveway, use a compactable base such as road base, crush-and-run, or 3/4u0022 minus crushed rock placed in 3 to 6 inch lifts and mechanically compacted. Clean fill dirt alone will not behave like pavement — it tends to rut and settle when wet. Consider geotextile under the base and proper drainage for Outer Mission’s local conditions to extend performance.

A 50 lb bag of loose material equals roughly 0.02 to 0.03 cubic yards (about 0.6 to 0.8 cubic feet), so it covers a small patch — approximately 7 sq ft at 1u0022 depth. One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet and will cover 100 sq ft at about 3u0022 depth. For most yard or grading projects in Outer Mission you’ll save time and money ordering cubic yards instead of many small bags.

One cubic yard is a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft cube. While it may physically fit in some pickup beds, one cubic yard of fill dirt typically weighs around 2,000 to 2,700 pounds depending on moisture, which can exceed a standard pickup’s safe payload. For safety and legal weight limits, use a contractor or delivery truck rather than loading a pickup unless you have verified your vehicle’s payload capacity.

Yes — Hello Gravel offers an online material calculator and a sales team that can provide quick estimates based on your square footage and desired depth. Enter your zip code and project dimensions on our site or call/text our team for tailored guidance and a delivery quote specific to Outer Mission. We’ll also flag any local considerations like access or permit needs that could affect the job.