Fill Dirt in Riverside, CA

Delivered fill dirt prices in Riverside typically vary based on supplier, access, and moisture. Expect roughly $14 to $30 per ton (about $18 to $45 per cubic yard) delivered; tailgate spreading, if available, is usually an additional fee of about $50 to $200 depending on site conditions. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and can give a more accurate delivered price for your zip code during checkout.

A typical tri-axle dump truck in Riverside carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of fill dirt (roughly 12 to 15 tons). Delivered price per truckload depends on material and haul distance, commonly ranging from $200 to $900; placing or spreading by hand or machine adds extra labor costs. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but that service is not guaranteed and may carry an extra fee.

You will need about 6.2 cubic yards for 2u0022, 12.4 cubic yards for 4u0022, and 18.6 cubic yards for 6u0022 over 1,000 sq ft. Using a delivered range of $18 to $45 per cubic yard, material+delivery would be about $110 to $280 for 2u0022, $220 to $560 for 4u0022, and $335 to $840 for 6u0022. Add compaction or contractor fees separately; compaction for this size job commonly runs a few hundred dollars depending on equipment and access.

In most Riverside yards you should not put loose gravel directly over uncompacted native soil. Riverside soils often include clay and silt that hold water and can cause sinking and washout; a layer of compacted, low-organic fill dirt or engineered base and a geotextile is usually recommended before laying gravel. Many contractors in Riverside provide the grading, fill, and compaction services needed for a durable surface.

For driveways and paths choose clean, low-organic fill (sometimes called structural or compactable fill) with a sand-clay mix rather than topsoil. These mixes compact well and provide a stable base, but a well-graded crushed stone base is usually required on top for drive surfaces. Local contractors commonly provide compaction with plate compactors or rollers; you can request contractor help or equipment rental depending on project size.

Installed gravel driveway costs vary by depth, base type, and length. Expect roughly $2.50 to $6.00 per sq ft for a properly prepared driveway with compacted fill and base stone; for a 20 ft wide by 50 ft long driveway (1,000 sq ft) that equals about $2,500 to $6,000 installed. Prices move by material choice, site access, and contractor rates, so get a local quote for an exact estimate.

Yes, Hello Gravel supplies pea gravel in many Riverside-area listings, but pea gravel is a loose, rounded stone that migrates under traffic. It works well for decorative areas, play areas, and drainage features, but it is not ideal for heavy-traffic driveways unless stabilized with edging or a binding product. For drainage, pea gravel allows good water flow but may clog with sediment over time compared with clean crushed stone.

Yes, you can backfill a drainage trench or dry well with clean, washed gravel or 3/4u0022 crushed stone in Riverside to improve drainage. Professional crews can install French drains, trenches, and the correct aggregate layers and will typically include geotextile fabric and proper slope for runoff. Hello Gravel can deliver the gravel, and many local contractors will perform trenching and backfill as part of the installation.

For raised beds you typically need 6 to 12 inches of fill dirt; for a small patio you usually need 3 to 4 inches of compactable base stone plus bedding sand or thinset on top. Use Hello Gravel's online calculator to estimate cubic yards, and choose clean fill dirt for raised beds or 3/4u0022 minus/road base for compacted patio bases. Hello Gravel provides delivered quotes online for your zip code, while many contractors offer on-site estimates for installation and grading.

Yes, we list compactable materials such as crusher run, 3/4u0022 minus, and road base that interlock and compact into a firm surface suitable for paths and driveways. These materials require proper grading, layering, and mechanical compaction to perform well, and local contractors can handle full installation including subgrade prep, compaction, and top dressing. Material appearance and grading can vary by region, so request photos or a sample if appearance matters for your project.

Orders have a 3-ton minimum and are delivered by local contracted dump trucks, typically tri-axle trucks, with standard deliveries scheduled 2 or more business days out. Next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee, and tailgate spreading can be requested at checkout but is performed at the driver's discretion with no guarantees. For exact pricing, delivery availability, and to add site notes, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our team for help.