Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Why Adelanto Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Adelanto is a growing community of 32,090 residents in West California experiencing steady development as the metro area expands. With a growth rate of 1.00% annually and 228 sunny days each year, homeowners and small contractors are actively investing in outdoor projects that require reliable ground preparation. The city's climate—moderate precipitation at 34.25 inches per year and a hardiness zone of 8b—creates a need for quality aggregates to manage grading, drainage, and planting beds. Fill Dirt is a go-to material for these needs: it fills low spots, builds up building pads, and provides stable backfill that helps prevent unwanted settling in driveways, patios, and foundation trenches. In Adelanto’s conditions, properly sourced Fill Dirt performs well when compacted and used to control grade and surface runoff. Its relatively inert composition and compatibility with local soils make it suitable for leveling lots, supporting pavers, and backfilling around structures where stability matters more than surface appearance. Hello Gravel connects homeowners with local suppliers and professional dump truck delivery so you get regionally sourced Fill Dirt on a schedule that fits your project. Order starting at the minimum 3 tons, choose your preferred delivery date, and our team will coordinate material quality and logistics for a straightforward delivery experience.Popular Projects in Adelanto This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Fill Dirt Yard Grading25 tons
- Garage Pad Fill Dirt30 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt12 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt45 tons
Adelanto Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 32,090
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Adelanto Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Moderate Moisture Window
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Best
- Dec–Jan: Cold Moisture Risk
Summer Tip: For Adelanto’s climate (228 sunny days and 34.25 inches of rain), place Fill Dirt in 6-inch lifts and compact each layer to reduce settling; add a gravel cap or erosion control where runoff concentrates.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Adelanto Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Adelanto.
Fill dirt is native or borrowed soil used to raise or level land; it usually contains a mix of fines, small rock, and subsoil rather than topsoil. In Adelanto’s desert environment you would use it for grading, building pads, raising low spots, and backfilling trenches, but not as a final planting medium since it lacks organic matter for plants.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards (1000 sq ft x 0.5 ft / 27). Fill dirt in this region typically weighs 1.1 to 1.45 tons per cubic yard, so plan on roughly 20 to 27 tons and order 5-10% extra to allow for settlement and compaction.
Suppliers convert your area and depth into cubic yards (square feet x depth in feet / 27) and then convert cubic yards to tons using an assumed density for the local soil. Because densities vary, most suppliers show both cubic yards and estimated tons and recommend ordering extra for settlement; Hello Gravel’s calculator and local suppliers can provide an exact quote once you enter your zip code and site details.
Adelanto’s arid climate causes soils to shrink when very dry and swell slightly when rare rains arrive, which can increase settlement and cracking if not compacted properly. Dry wind and dust are also concerns for exposed fill, and sudden heavy storms can cause surface erosion on poorly graded slopes. Proper compaction, moisture conditioning, and graded drainage are especially important here to keep fill stable.
Contractors usually remove organic topsoil, proof-roll the subgrade, and place fill in compacted lifts of 6 to 8 inches with moisture conditioning between lifts. They commonly aim for high relative compaction (often 90-95% of Standard Proctor) using plate compactors or rollers depending on scale. For heavy loads or buildings, a geotechnical recommendation or engineered fill spec is often required.
Many suppliers in the Victor Valley area offer both screened (cleaner, fewer rocks) and unscreened fill dirt (more economical for mass fills). Screened material is preferred near homes and for landscaping, while unscreened is fine for mass grading. Local yards and haulers typically offer tiered pricing for larger truckloads; Hello Gravel can connect you to suppliers and show screened/unscreened options and bulk pricing for your zip code.
Significant grading or changes to drainage often require permits from the City of Adelanto or San Bernardino County, especially for commercial projects or when work affects neighboring properties or stormwater flow. Small residential deliveries for minor leveling usually do not need a permit, but it depends on scope and local ordinances. Check with Adelanto Public Works or planning and, if needed, confirm permit requirements before bringing large volumes.
Deliveries are typically made by tri-axle dump trucks, but access constraints like narrow streets, low overhead lines, steep driveways, or weight-restricted roads can limit truck size. Drivers usually need a clear, level spot to dump; if you lack access for a dump truck, consider small loads or additional offloading equipment. Include site photos and access notes when ordering so your hauler can advise on truck size and offloading options.
Fill dirt is generally the least expensive option but is not ideal as a driveway surface because it compacts poorly, creates dust, and erodes more easily. Decomposed granite and crusher run cost more but offer better compaction, drainage, and lower dust for driveable surfaces. A common approach in Adelanto is to use fill dirt as a bulk subgrade and finish the driveway with crusher run or DG for durability.
Properly compacted and drained fill dirt can remain stable for many years under normal use, but surface settling, rutting, and dust can occur over time—especially with heavy vehicles or poor drainage. Periodic maintenance such as regrading, topping, or adding a higher-quality surface layer extends service life. For driveways and high-traffic areas, use engineered fill and a durable surface layer to minimize long-term maintenance.
Contractors usually prefer screened fill for landscaping to avoid large rocks that inhibit planting, while septic systems require free-draining material (often sand or gravel) rather than general fill dirt. Retaining wall backfill commonly calls for granular, well-draining material and compacted lifts rather than plain fill dirt to reduce lateral pressure and drainage issues. Always confirm material specs with your contractor or engineer for critical uses like septic or structural backfill.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
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The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.
Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!
We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.
The minimum order size is 3 tons.
Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!
No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.
We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!
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Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.
Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.
We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.
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