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 Carlsbad Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Carlsbad homeowners (population 107,663) live in a coastal, fast-evolving community with steady growth—about 0.70% annually—and a temperate, Mediterranean climate that averages 228 sunny days per year and 34.25 inches of rain. That combination of sun, seasonal rainfall, and coastal soils drives local demand for reliable, stable fill to manage grades, prevent erosion, and prepare foundations for patios, driveways, and retaining walls. As new construction and landscaping projects keep pace with regional development, homeowners look for quality aggregates that compact well, resist settling, and work with local drainage patterns. Choosing the right fill material up front reduces rework, protects plantings in hardiness zone 8b, and helps finished surfaces remain level and durable over time.Popular Projects in Carlsbad This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt20 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Raised Garden Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt45 tons
- Pool Fill Replacement Fill Dirt120 tons
Carlsbad Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
- 🏘️ Population: 107,663
- 🏡 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 Carlsbad Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Conditions
- May–Sept: High Summer Dryness
- Dec–Jan: Winter Saturation Risk
Summer Tip: In Carlsbad, pick well-graded, low-organic fill dirt and compact it in 6–8 inch lifts to handle 34.25 inches of annual rainfall and minimize future settling; request local subsoil mixes from Hello Gravel to match coastal soil conditions.
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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 - Carlsbad Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Carlsbad.
Delivered fill dirt in Carlsbad typically ranges from about $10 to $30 per cubic yard, depending on material quality and haul distance; that works out to roughly $12 to $40 per ton. Prices vary by supplier and load size, and Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum for most deliveries. Use your zip code in our calculator for an exact quote and keep in mind moisture content and screening can affect price.
Calculate volume with length x width x depth. For example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway filled 4 inches deep needs about 2.5 cubic yards, which is roughly 3 to 4 tons after compaction. Always add 5 to 10 percent for compaction and waste, and remember one tri-axle dump typically carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards.
Yes, loose fill dirt is generally less expensive than crushed rock or base material. However, fill dirt does not provide the same drainage or load-bearing capacity as crushed gravel, so it is a cheaper option for raising grade but not the best long-term surface for driveways or paths in Carlsbad's coastal climate.
For a durable driveway base in Carlsbad, use a compactable base like 2A or crush-and-run material rather than plain fill dirt. Fill dirt can be used to level low spots before installing a compacted base, but the structural strength and drainage come from crushed rock and proper compaction.
You should not put loose gravel directly on uncompacted soil. In Carlsbad, remove vegetation, add fill dirt only to raise grade where needed, compact the soil, then install a compacted base material and geotextile if needed before surfacing with gravel to prevent mixing and rutting.
At 4 inches deep, 1,000 sq ft needs about 12.3 cubic yards of material, which is roughly 16 to 20 tons depending on moisture and compaction. Using a delivered fill dirt range of $10 to $30 per cubic yard, expect an approximate cost of $120 to $370, but final pricing depends on your address, supplier, and any disposal or delivery fees.
Many local landscape supply yards and big-box stores in the Carlsbad area sell bagged soil or small quantities, but bulk deliveries through Hello Gravel typically have a 3-ton minimum. If you need frequent small amounts, consider ordering bagged product locally or placing multiple small deliveries with local suppliers.
Use clean, washed drainage gravel or rock for a French drain, not fill dirt. Wrap the drain in filter fabric and use the specified rock sizes for proper flow; Carlsbad's occasional heavy rains make clean drainage rock and proper pipe installation especially important.
Plain fill dirt will not harden like concrete. If you need a firm, paved-like surface, use a compacted crushed-rock base and consider polymer stabilizers or resin-bound surfacing products designed for gravel or decomposed granite; consult local suppliers or a contractor for products suited to Carlsbad conditions.
Yes, always check City of Carlsbad building and grading codes and your HOA rules before changing grades or adding fill dirt, especially for large fills, retaining walls, or altered drainage patterns. Permits may be required for significant grading, and you should plan for erosion and runoff control to meet local regulations.
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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