Fill Dirt in Travis Air Force Base, CA

Prices vary by supplier, distance, and the dirt quality, but in the Travis AFB area you can expect delivered fill-dirt to run roughly $20 to $45 per ton. A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 14 tons, so one load usually costs about $200 to $630 delivered. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and shows final pricing after you enter your zip code at checkout.

Fill-dirt is good for raising grade or filling low spots but is not an ideal structural base for pavers, driveways, or patios. For those projects you should use a compacted granular base (crushed rock, road base, or 3/4u0022 minus) under the bedding sand; use fill-dirt only below that or to build up grade. In Solano County soils around Travis AFB, compaction and drainage matter—ask us about road base or engineered fill if you need a stable surface.

Most of our local haulers use tri-axle trucks that carry about 10 to 14 tons of loose fill-dirt per load. Larger end-dump or belly-dump trucks can carry 20 to 24 tons where site access and local road limits allow. When you order, Hello Gravel will show the expected truck type and tonnage for your delivery based on your address and site access.

Use this quick formula: cubic yards = (area in sq ft x depth in inches) / 324. Multiply cubic yards by about 1.3 to convert to tons (average for local fill-dirt). For example, raising a 1,000 sq ft yard by 3 inches needs about 9.3 cubic yards or roughly 12 tons; we recommend ordering 10 to 15% extra to allow for compaction and settlement.

At typical local rates of $20 to $45 per ton, 20 tons of delivered fill-dirt will cost about $400 to $900, not including any special hauling fees or permits. Prices can change with material availability, distance, and whether the site needs tight access unloading or additional handling. Check your zip code on Hello Gravel for an exact quote and available delivery dates.

Common downsides are settling over time if the dirt is not properly compacted, poor drainage if the material has a lot of clay, and limited suitability for planting (you usually need topsoil on top for lawns and gardens). Fill-dirt from some local sources can include weed seeds or debris, and large fills may trigger county grading permits. For structural work or landscaping that needs long-term stability, consider engineered fill or a compacted rock base and consult a geotech if unsure.

Possibly. Large fills, changes to drainage, or deliveries on public right-of-way may require Solano County permits or a grading permit, and special rules apply if delivery is onto base property—Travis AFB often requires base access credentials and coordination. Before ordering, check local permitting with the county and tell Hello Gravel about any site restrictions so we can coordinate the right truck and paperwork.

Drivers may be able to tailgate-spread fill-dirt at their discretion, but Hello Gravel does not guarantee spreading services. You can request spreading at checkout and the driver will assess site conditions (driveway grade, overhead wires, access) to determine if it can be done safely. For precise grading or compaction, plan to hire a landscaper or equipment operator after delivery.