Fill Dirt in Victoria, CA

Prices vary by supplier and material quality, but in Victoria, CA delivered fill-dirt commonly ranges from about $20 to $60 per cubic yard depending on whether the dirt is screened, mixed with clay, or includes delivery fees. Local factors like haul distance, truck access, and seasonal demand during rainy months can push the price toward the higher end. For an exact delivered price, check your zip code on Hello Gravel and get a quote.

It depends on width and desired depth. For example, a single-car driveway (10 ft wide) that is 20 ft long at a 4-inch compacted fill depth needs about 1.23 cubic yards, while a two-car width (18-20 ft) at 4 inches needs roughly 2.2 to 2.5 cubic yards. Always add 10-20% for compaction and grading, and contact Hello Gravel for an exact estimate and delivery options.

Multiply the cubic yards needed by the local per-yard price and add delivery. Using the earlier example, if you need about 2.5 cubic yards and delivered fill-dirt is $40/yd3, material cost would be about $100, plus any delivery fee or minimum-order surcharge. Hello Gravel shows transparent quotes for your address so you can see final pricing and delivery timing before you buy.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. That covers about 162 sq ft at 2" depth, 108 sq ft at 3" depth, and 81 sq ft at 4" depth. Use these numbers to calculate your needs and round up for compaction and uneven ground.

A tri-axle dump truck commonly carries about 10-12 cubic yards loose (varies by truck and local rules). At typical local prices, a full truck could cost several hundred dollars to over a thousand depending on distance and material type; it will cover roughly 810 to 972 sq ft at a 4" depth. Request a truck-size and price quote in Hello Gravel checkout to see exact load size and delivery fees for your address.

One cubic yard equals about 54 fifty-pound bags (27 cu ft / 0.5 cu ft per bag is a common rule). For any job larger than a few cubic yards it is almost always cheaper and faster to buy bulk delivered fill-dirt rather than bags, but bags can make sense for very small patch repairs or where delivery access is limited. Keep in mind Hello Gravel minimums and delivery options when deciding which approach works best.

A full-size pickup bed typically holds about 0.5 to 1.5 cubic yards depending on the truck and whether you haul it heaped, so one cubic yard may fit but could be heavy and hard on the vehicle. If you need more than about 1 cubic yard or want a safer, cleaner drop, ordering a delivery truck is usually the better option. Hello Gravel offers tri-axle dump delivery and can advise on load sizes during checkout.

Fill-dirt is one of the least expensive materials for raising grade or filling low spots, but it is not a durable wearing surface for driveways. In Victoria's climate, untreated fill-dirt will rut and wash out in heavy rain; use it as a subgrade and put a compacted gravel or crushed rock surface on top for a long-lasting driveway. For quotes and material recommendations, contact Hello Gravel so we can suggest appropriate top layers and quantities.

A properly compacted fill-dirt base under a quality gravel or crushed rock surface can last many years; fill-dirt used alone as the surface will degrade quickly and may need repair each season. Budget for periodic grading, adding fresh surfacing gravel every few years, and re-compaction after heavy rains or utility work. Local contractors in Victoria can advise compaction specs, and Hello Gravel can deliver the materials you need for maintenance jobs.

Fill-dirt compacts and settles, holds water, and can turn to mud, making it a poor surface material compared with crushed rock or pea gravel. Crushed rock locks together and drains better, while pea gravel can shift and roll under tires or foot traffic. For most driveways and patios in Victoria's climate, we recommend using fill-dirt for subgrade work and a crushed rock or compactable aggregate for the finished surface.

A 10x10 area is 100 sq ft. You will need about 0.62 cubic yards at 2", 0.93 cubic yards at 3", and 1.23 cubic yards at 4". Delivery cost varies by supplier and minimums; because Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, small quantities may be subject to a minimum charge or you may be quoted a small-truck delivery—check your address in the Hello Gravel quote tool for exact delivered pricing.