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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Fill Dirt
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 Altaville Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Altaville has a population of 1,554 and sits inside the wider West California metro area of 2.5+ million residents. With a steady growth rate of 0.70% annually, the city sees consistent demand for small-scale residential improvements and property grading work. The local climate—about 233 sunny days per year, 34.40 inches of annual rainfall, and classification in hardiness zone 8b—means outdoor projects are feasible most of the year but require attention to drainage and soil stability. Homeowners here look for dependable materials to raise grade, backfill foundations, fix erosion, and prepare level beds for lawns and patios, so quality fill dirt is often the first choice for creating a stable base. Fill dirt in Altaville should handle long sunny stretches and episodic rainfall without excessive washout. Regionally sourced fill dirt usually matches local soil textures, which helps it compact predictably and reduces future settling. For wetter spots or sloped yards, combining fill dirt with a drainage layer or fabric can improve performance. Hello Gravel simplifies sourcing and delivery by connecting you to vetted local suppliers and haul crews, offering transparent pricing, scheduled delivery (standard 2+ business days, next-day available before noon CST), and guidance to choose the right material and quantities for your project.Popular Projects in Altaville This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- Lot Grading Fill Dirt75 tons
- Garden Raised Bed Fill Dirt8 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Septic Trench Backfill Fill Dirt20 tons
Altaville Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 1,554
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.40 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 233/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Altaville Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: High Evaporation Risk
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: Because Altaville receives 34.40 inches of rain annually, compact fill dirt in thin, even layers and add a gravel drainage layer on slopes to reduce erosion and settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Altaville Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Altaville.
Yes, you can place fill dirt directly on native soil, but it should be compacted in layers and free of organic material to avoid future settling. In Altaville, watch for clay pockets and seasonal moisture that can slow compaction; for best results, remove vegetation and compact with a plate compactor or roller. Contact Hello Gravel before delivery if you need advice on compaction or local soil concerns.
Remove plants, roots, and loose topsoil first and grade the area to the slope you want. For driveways or areas with drainage needs in Altaville, consider a geotextile fabric and a base layer of crushed rock before adding fill dirt to improve stability and reduce mixing with native soils.
Fill dirt is not usually the best choice for retaining wall backfill because it holds water and can increase pressure on the wall. Use clean, free-draining material like crushed rock or drain rock with a drainage pipe; if fill dirt must be used, limit it to well-compacted, low-organic blends and include proper drainage measures.
You can cover fill dirt with topsoil for planting, gravel for driveways, or compacted base for paving. In Altaville, add a layer of quality topsoil before planting to ensure good plant growth, and compact the fill first to avoid future settling.
A compacted crushed rock or crusher-run base topped with 3/4" gravel is usually the most cost-effective and durable solution for a dirt driveway. Plain fill dirt is cheaper but does not provide a stable wearing surface; consider ordering just enough fill dirt to grade low spots and then cap with a proper base material.
A 50 lb bag of fill dirt is roughly 0.6 cubic feet and will cover about 7 square feet at a 1-inch depth. For larger projects in Altaville, buying by the ton is more practical; Hello Gravel has a material calculator to convert bags to tons and estimate coverage.
Pull out roots and remove organic debris before placing fill dirt, then compact in layers and cover with weed-resistant materials like landscape fabric and gravel or a quality topsoil and mulch layer. Chemical weed killers can help but are not permanent; long-term control combines good prep, drainage, and coverage.
You can place fill dirt on top of existing grade, but you should remove vegetation and loose organics and then place the fill in thin lifts and compact each layer. In Altaville's seasonal rain, avoid placing large volumes over wet or soft soils to prevent uneven settling.
Twenty tons of fill dirt is about 490 cubic feet (roughly 18.1 cubic yards). That will cover about 980 square feet at 6 inches thickness, 490 square feet at 12 inches, or about 1,960 square feet at 3 inches, depending on compaction and moisture.
Use free-draining granular material like 3/4" crushed rock, drain rock, or clean gravel directly behind the wall, combined with a perforated drain pipe and filter fabric. Fill dirt can be used farther back once proper drainage and compaction are in place, but it should not replace the drainage zone.
Avoid using fill dirt where drainage is critical, directly adjacent to foundations without engineering, or as a final planting surface because it may compact poorly or be low in organic matter. Also be cautious in low-lying or wet spots common in parts of West California and consult an engineer for structural or drainage-sensitive work.
No, standard fill dirt does not harden like concrete; it compacts and settles but remains soil. If you need a hard, stabilized surface, consider crusher-run with a binder, soil stabilization products, or a compacted gravel base rather than standard fill dirt.
Measure length, width, and desired depth to calculate volume (length x width x depth). For example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway raised 6 inches needs about 100 cubic feet (3.7 cubic yards) or roughly 4 tons of fill dirt; always round up for compaction and order minimums and get a quote from Hello Gravel for local delivery options.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.
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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!
Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/
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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