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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Free local delivery via dump truck using our trusted supplier network.
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Most deliveries within 2-4 business days. If you need a rush delivery, give us a call!
Why Big Sur Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Big Sur is a small, coastal community with 1,020 residents that sits within a larger West California metro serving 2.7+ million people. The area’s measured growth rate of 0.40% annually and its mix of rugged slopes and coastal development mean construction and grading projects are generally targeted and site-specific rather than large-scale. With 228 sunny days per year and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall in a Hardiness Zone 8b climate, homeowners often need materials that balance drainage, compaction, and erosion resistance. That combination makes reliable, locally sourced aggregate important for driveways, septic backfill, retaining walls, and landscape terraces—projects where fill material must settle predictably and stand up to seasonal wetting and drying cycles. Fill dirt is predominantly subsoil with low organic content that compacts well, making it ideal for raising grades, backfilling foundations, and correcting slope transitions common around Big Sur. Because the area gets 34.25 inches of rain annually and sees 228 sunny days per year, choosing compactable, locally sourced fill dirt helps control runoff and reduces long-term settling. Hello Gravel connects Big Sur homeowners with trusted local suppliers and haulers, offers online ordering and a material calculator to estimate quantities, and schedules delivery (standard 2+ business days, next-day available for qualifying orders) so you get the right fill dirt for your project when you need it.Popular Projects in Big Sur This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Septic Backfill Fill Dirt15 tons
- Coastal Slope Repair Fill Dirt30 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
Big Sur Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 1,020
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Big Sur Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wet Window
- May–Sept: Summer Dry Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Winter Saturation Risk
Summer Tip: Because Big Sur receives 34.25 inches of rain annually, place fill dirt in compacted lifts and add surface drainage to reduce settling and erosion; use Hello Gravel’s material calculator to size your order and request delivery windows.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Big Sur Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Big Sur.
Assuming a typical driveway 20 ft long by 10 ft wide at 4 inches deep, you would need about 2.5 cubic yards of fill dirt. A common tri-axle dump truck used in our network carries roughly 10 to 14 cubic yards loose, so one truck is more than enough for that job. Hello Gravel requires a minimum order (3 tons) and can provide exact quantities and truck size on your quote.
Delivered prices vary in Big Sur because of remote coastal access and local supplier rates; expect a rough range of $50 to $120 per cubic yard delivered, depending on haul distance, road access, and moisture. For a precise price, get a quote from Hello Gravel — we provide transparent delivered pricing and a materials calculator. Remember our standard delivery window is 2+ business days, with next-day available for an extra fee if ordered before noon CST.
Per cubic yard, fill dirt is usually less expensive than crushed rock. However, fill dirt does not compact and drain as well as crushed rock, so it is not the recommended structural base for driveways in Big Sur’s coastal climate and sloped lots. For a lasting driveway we typically recommend a compacted rock base topped with finish gravel; Hello Gravel can quote both materials so you can compare total costs.
Hello Gravel coordinates delivery of bulk fill dirt but does not supply compaction equipment or guarantee compaction services. Drivers may perform limited tailgate spreading at their discretion, but mechanical compaction usually requires a local contractor or rental of a compactor. Add spreading requests in Order Notes and contact our team for recommendations on local compaction contractors.
If the existing soil is soft, uneven, or organic, you should not place gravel directly on it — the gravel will sink and shift. In many Big Sur situations you’ll need to bring in suitable fill dirt to raise low spots and then install a compacted crushed-rock base before placing surface gravel. Hello Gravel can supply the fill dirt and rock you need; we suggest a site visit or photos to determine the right build-up.
Volume depends on depth: for example, 1,000 sq ft at 6 inches (0.5 ft) is about 18.5 cubic yards. Using a delivered range of $50 to $120 per cubic yard, expect a ballpark cost of roughly $925 to $2,220, not including any site access fees or additional services. For an exact estimate, use Hello Gravel’s materials calculator or request a quote with your project depth and access details.
Fill dirt is usually the least expensive material to buy, but it is the poorest performer as a driveway surface. Pea gravel is attractive and affordable for light-use areas but can migrate on slopes and does not compact well. For a balance of cost and durability in Big Sur, many customers choose crushed rock for the base with a modest surface gravel; Hello Gravel can provide pricing for each option so you can compare total cost and performance.
Fill dirt is not suitable for drainage trenches because it retains water and can clog pipe systems. For drain trenches, use clean, washed gravel (typically 3/4 inch or pea gravel depending on pipe size) and then backfill with native soil or coarse fill if needed above the drain. Hello Gravel supplies washed gravels and can advise on quantities for common drainage details when you provide trench dimensions.
One cubic yard of fill dirt typically weighs about 2,000 to 2,700 pounds, so you would need roughly 40 to 55 50-lb bags to equal one cubic yard. Hello Gravel primarily delivers bulk material by dump truck (more cost effective) but can sometimes arrange bagged deliveries through local partners; contact our team to check availability and pricing in the Big Sur area.
Yes — there are stabilized aggregates and polymer-bound gravels that harden into a more solid surface, and they perform much better than plain fill dirt for driveways. These products cost substantially more than untreated fill dirt because of additives and installation processes, but they can reduce maintenance and migration on coastal slopes in Big Sur. Hello Gravel can source stabilized mixes from local suppliers and provide a delivered price so you can compare lifecycle cost versus simple fill dirt.
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.
Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!
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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