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 Artesia Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Artesia is a growing community of 14,772 residents inside a metro area of 2.5+ million, with steady development driven by a 0.70% annual growth rate. The local climate—about 228 sunny days per year and 34.25 inches of rain annually, in USDA hardiness zone 8b—creates a mix of dry, sun‑baked conditions and seasonal moisture events that shape landscaping and construction needs. Homeowners and contractors increasingly need reliable material for grading, raising low spots, and stabilizing foundations as infill projects and yard renovations continue. That demand makes quality aggregates like Fill Dirt essential: homeowners want predictable compaction, consistent particle size for stable subgrades, and locally sourced material that matches Artesia's soil behavior so projects settle uniformly and drain correctly.Popular Projects in Artesia This Season
- Fill Dirt Yard Regrade25 tons
- Fill Dirt Raised Garden Beds8 tons
- Fill Dirt Driveway Base40 tons
- Fill Dirt Foundation Backfill30 tons
- Fill Dirt Retaining Wall Backfill15 tons
Artesia Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 14,772
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Artesia Projects
- Oct–Nov: Good Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: Ideal Dry Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Compaction
Summer Tip: Use clean, compactable fill dirt in 6–8 inch lifts and add drainage where grades concentrate runoff—Artesia’s 34.25 inches of rain makes proper compaction and slope planning essential to avoid settling and pooling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Artesia Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Artesia.
Cost depends on volume and local rates. Use this formula: cubic yards = (area in sq ft x depth in feet) / 27. In the Greater Artesia (Los Angeles) area, delivered fill dirt often ranges roughly $20 to $60 per ton or about $30 to $80 per cubic yard depending on moisture, compaction, and haul distance; a sample job to raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches needs about 18.5 cubic yards, which could cost a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Contact Hello Gravel for an exact quote and delivery window for your zip code.
Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper than topsoil because it is mostly mineral material with little or no organic matter. Fill dirt is intended to build grade and support structures, while topsoil is screened and amended for planting and costs more. If you plan to grow grass or plants in Artesia's mild climate, add a layer of topsoil over compacted fill dirt.
Fill dirt is fine-grained mineral soil used to raise grade and fill low spots; it compacts to provide support but drains slowly. Gravel is coarse, stone material used for drainage, base layers, and surfaces; it does not compact like dirt and allows water to pass through. For many Artesia projects you will use both: fill dirt to set grades and compacted gravel as a drainage or base layer under pavement.
Prices vary with local supply and delivery distance, but in the Los Angeles area 1 ton of fill dirt typically ranges from about $20 to $60 delivered. Moisture content and whether spreading is requested affect the final price. For a firm number, enter your zip code at Hello Gravel or request a quote so we can account for local suppliers and truck costs.
One cubic yard is one 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft pile. Spread out, 1 cubic yard covers about 100 sq ft at 0.27 ft deep, which is roughly 3.2 inches. For larger spreads or final grade work in Artesia, plan on compacting and allowing for some settlement.
Hello Gravel typically delivers on tri-axle dump trucks, which commonly carry about 12 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt per load. The actual amount depends on the truck, local regulations, and how the load is measured. Keep in mind our minimum order is 3 tons, and truck weight limits matter for heavy, wet material.
A tri-axle truckload of screened topsoil usually holds around 10 to 12 cubic yards, slightly less than loose fill dirt because of screening and moisture. Topsoil often costs more per cubic yard than fill dirt due to processing and organic content; expect a higher per-yard price in the Artesia area. Get a bundled quote from Hello Gravel if you need both materials delivered together.
Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to raise and regrade yards, but it must be placed in layers and compacted to reduce future settling. In Artesia's mild climate you may not have frost heave concerns, but you should still compact fill and finish with topsoil where you plan to plant. Also check local building or grading permits and call 811 before digging to locate utilities.
You can place gravel over fill dirt, but the fill dirt should be properly compacted and, if needed, a crushed-stone base added to prevent rutting and mixing. For driveways and walkways in Artesia, a geotextile fabric and a compacted aggregate base will give a much longer-lasting surface than loose fill dirt alone. Request notes at checkout if you want the driver to tailgate-spread material; spreading is at the driver's discretion.
Yes. For drainage you should use clean, free-draining gravel or rock rather than fill dirt, which holds water and can clog drainage. A common approach is to line the hole with fabric, add gravel, and cap with coarse material; fill dirt is fine for surrounding backfill after drainage layers are installed. If you are working near structures or in tight yards in Artesia, consider a licensed contractor to ensure proper slope and permit compliance.
Calculate volume with area x depth / 27. For example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway raised 3 inches (0.25 ft) needs about 1.85 cubic yards of fill dirt. Using local delivered rates, that fill component might add roughly $60 to $150 or more depending on exact price-per-yard and compaction needs; this is only the fill material cost, not gravel, compaction labor, or base work. For a precise estimate in Artesia, request a quote from Hello Gravel and include delivery access notes.
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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