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 Alhambra Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Alhambra homeowners face unique material needs as the city grows. With a city population of 70,110 and a metro area population of 2.7+ million, local development and yard upgrades are common—driven by a steady growth rate of 1.08% annually. The local climate (228 sunny days per year and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall) and plant hardiness zone 8b make year-round outdoor projects feasible but demand materials that manage both sun-driven drying and seasonal runoff. That is why homeowners prioritize quality aggregates for grading, foundation backfill, and landscape build-ups: properly sourced fill dirt reduces settling, supports landscaping, and helps direct water away from foundations in Alhambra’s varied weather. Fill dirt is a practical, cost-effective solution for raising grade, filling voids, and preparing areas for patios, driveways, and planting beds in Alhambra’s climate. Because local soils can vary, we source compactable, well-graded fill dirt from nearby suppliers so material matches regional geology and performs under 34.25 inches of annual rainfall and long sunny periods. Hello Gravel coordinates delivery with local haulers, offers minimum 3-ton orders, standard delivery in 2+ business days, and next-day options when available—making it easy to get the right fill dirt for your project on schedule.Popular Projects in Alhambra This Season
- Yard Grade Correction Fill Dirt15 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt85 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt40 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Raised Patio Base Fill Dirt25 tons
Alhambra Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 70,110
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.08% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Alhambra Projects
- Oct–Nov: Optimal Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Caution
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Settlement
- Dec–Jan: Heavy Rain Delay
Summer Tip: Choose a compactable, well-graded fill dirt to handle Alhambra’s 34.25 inches of annual rainfall and 228 sunny days; plan for compaction after delivery to minimize settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Alhambra Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Alhambra.
Typical delivered prices in the Alhambra area range from about $12 to $35 per cubic yard (roughly $9 to $26 per ton). Final cost depends on supplier, volume, delivery distance, whether the dirt is screened or contains debris, and current local demand. Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons and you can get an exact quote by entering your zip code on our site.
Use 1 cubic yard to cover 9 square feet at 4 inches deep, and plan on about 1.3 tons per loose cubic yard for typical fill dirt. For example, a 20x30 ft patio raised 4 inches needs about 3.3 cubic yards (about 4.3 tons), and a single-car driveway patch 10x20 ft at 6 inches needs about 9.2 cubic yards (about 12 tons). Always add 5-10% extra for settling and compaction.
For driveways and grading around Alhambra, a clean, well-graded fill dirt that is low in organic matter works best. In many cases contractors mix fill dirt with a rock base or cap it with crushed rock for better load-bearing and drainage, especially during occasional heavy rains. Because soils vary locally, ask your Hello Gravel supplier to note regional material characteristics and to recommend a blend if needed.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers around Alhambra and Los Angeles County that deliver fill dirt by dump truck. Our platform shows available suppliers and pricing after you enter your zip code; the company minimum order is 3 tons, while many suppliers and contractors order larger loads (10+ tons) for efficiency. Delivery is typically by tri-axle dump truck and you can request a delivery date at checkout.
Small landscaping fills or leveling for plant beds often do not require a permit, but structural fills, retaining walls, grading that changes drainage, or fills above a certain cubic yard threshold usually do. Check with the City of Alhambra Building Division or your county planning department before major fills; if a permit is required you may also need compaction testing or engineered plans. When in doubt, contact Hello Gravel for supplier recommendations and advise your inspector that you are using locally sourced fill dirt.
Uncompacted fill dirt will typically settle noticeably in the first several months to a year, often a few percent to as much as 10% depending on height and moisture. To minimize settlement, place fill in lifts (6 to 8 inches loose), compact each lift, and aim for a high relative compaction; for structural areas, contractors commonly target 90% or higher of Standard Proctor density. For load-bearing or structural work, ask for engineered fill and compaction testing.
Fill dirt generally has slower drainage than gravels or crushed rock and can hold water if it contains fine silts or clays, which may cause pooling after heavy rains. For Alhambra projects, use fill dirt only where acceptable, slope surfaces to shed water, and combine with coarse base materials or drains where you need good runoff. If drainage is a concern near foundations or slabs, consider adding a granular drainage layer or consult a contractor.
When used as subgrade or for leveling and properly compacted, fill dirt requires minimal maintenance. Exposed fill dirt surfaces used for access or temporary drives will need periodic regrading and may develop ruts or erosion after heavy rain, so expect light maintenance yearly and more after storms. For long-term drive surfaces, topping with crushed rock or pavement reduces maintenance frequency significantly.
Fill dirt is affordable and good for bulk elevation, backfill, and grading but it does not compact or drain as well as crushed rock. Crushed rock is better for driveways and structural base layers because it compacts well and sheds water. Decomposed granite is popular for dry-climate paths and patios for its look, but it is less suitable as structural fill; choose based on whether you need load-bearing strength, drainage, or a finished surface.
For garage slabs and patios, contractors typically remove unsuitable material and install a 4 to 6 inch compacted granular base (crushed rock) on top of properly compacted fill. If fill dirt is used directly under a slab, place it in thin lifts (6 to 8 inches loose) and compact each lift to the specified density; many projects target 90% or higher relative compaction. For structural slabs or where soils are questionable in Alhambra, get a geotechnical recommendation and follow local building department requirements.
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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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