Fill Dirt in Townsite, CA

Expect wide regional variation in Townsite, CA, but typical delivered fill-dirt prices range roughly $25 to $70 per cubic yard, including hauling. This range depends on local supplier rates, truck access, and whether the driver can do any tailgate spreading (drivers may do limited spreading at their discretion). For an exact delivered price to your address, get a quote through Hello Gravel so we can check local supplier rates and truck fees.

A common residential tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards, which is roughly 12 to 17 tons for typical fill-dirt. Delivered truckload prices in Townsite often fall between about $300 and $1,000 depending on load size, distance, and site access; ask for a local quote for a precise number. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, so smaller loads may carry a per-yard price premium.

As a rough estimate, 10 cubic yards of fill-dirt delivered to Townsite could cost between $250 and $700 for material and delivery, with additional charges if you want the driver to spread it. ‘‘Placed’’ (graded and compacted) usually requires a contractor and can add several hundred dollars depending on scope. For an accurate quote that accounts for your driveway access and placement needs, request a Hello Gravel estimate.

Fill-dirt is commonly used to build up low spots and raise grades, but it is not a planting surface; you should cap it with several inches of screened topsoil before installing grass. Hello Gravel drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but compaction and grading are contractor services you should arrange separately. For a finished lawn-ready surface in Townsite, hire a landscaper or grader to compact and grade after delivery.

Use this quick guide: 1 cubic yard covers about 162 sq ft at 2u0022, 81 sq ft at 4u0022, and 54 sq ft at 6u0022. A practical rule: cubic yards needed = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324. For conversion, 1 cubic yard of fill-dirt is roughly 1.2 tons (approx), so 1 ton is about 0.83 cubic yards.

If your goal is a lawn, screened topsoil is the right choice for the final few inches because it supports grass; fill-dirt is cheaper per cubic yard for building up grades but needs a topsoil cap. Pea gravel is good for drainage and low-maintenance surfaces but is not suitable under grass. Compare total cost by adding the volume of fill-dirt plus topsoil versus buying all topsoil; Hello Gravel can help estimate quantities and local pricing to show which option is most cost-effective for your project.

Some suppliers will deliver small loads, but many in Townsite have minimums or charge a small-load fee; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, which is often around 2 to 3 cubic yards depending on material. One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet, which is about nine standard wheelbarrow loads (wheelbarrow ~3 ft3). Expect a price premium per yard for 1-yard deliveries compared with bulk orders; request a small-load quote for an exact cost.

Pea gravel provides good drainage and a finished surface but moves under vehicle traffic and won’t compact into a stable base by itself, so it can require edging and maintenance. Fill-dirt compacts well and is useful for building grades but is not a finished surface and will not shed water as well as gravel. For a driveway in Townsite, use compacted base material topped with crushed rock or pea gravel; use fill-dirt only to raise or level areas before adding a finished surface.

Standard fill-dirt usually has low organic matter and poor structure for planting, so grass will struggle if sown directly on it. You should add 3 to 6 inches of screened topsoil or mix in compost and amendments before seeding or laying sod. Hello Gravel can deliver topsoil and soil amendments from local suppliers in Townsite if you need them.

A 20x50 driveway is about 1,000 sq ft; a 4-inch base requires roughly 12.5 cubic yards. For a finished gravel driveway you should budget for base material, delivery, and basic grading; typical totals in Townsite might range from $800 to $3,000 depending on material choice (fill-dirt for build-up plus crushed rock for surface), haul distance, and site prep. For an accurate estimate, get a Hello Gravel quote and ask local contractors for grading and compaction pricing.

Enter your zip code on Hello Gravel, choose 'fill-dirt', and use the material calculator to pick quantity; our platform then matches you with local suppliers and gives price options. Standard delivery is 2+ business days with next-day available if you order before noon CST for an extra fee, and you can request tailgate spreading at checkout (driver discretion). If you need help calculating quantities or arranging placement, call our team at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734.