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 Carpinteria Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Carpinteria is a coastal community with a city population of 15,265 and a steady growth rate of 2.80% annually. With 228 sunny days per year, 34.00 inches of annual rainfall, and a USDA hardiness zone of 8b, local homeowners face wet winters and long dry stretches that shape landscaping and construction needs. That steady growth and favorable climate drive frequent projects — regrading yards, backfilling foundations, building terraces, and improving drainage — which increases demand for dependable bulk materials. Homeowners choose quality aggregates because properly selected fill minimizes settling, supports drainage, and creates a stable sub-base for patios, driveways, and planting areas, especially on coastal slopes and properties prone to runoff.Popular Projects in Carpinteria This Season
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt30 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt75 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt22 tons
- Landscape Berm Fill Dirt10 tons
Carpinteria Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 15,265
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.80% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Carpinteria Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: Poor Compaction Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Ideal
- Dec–Jan: Saturated Soil Limits
Summer Tip: With 34.00 inches of annual rainfall and 228 sunny days, grade fill dirt to direct water away from foundations and compact in thin lifts to reduce settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Carpinteria Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Carpinteria.
Delivered fill dirt in Carpinteria typically runs about $12 to $30 per ton, or roughly $16 to $40 per cubic yard depending on moisture, screening, and local supply. Prices vary with truck size, local availability, and whether the load is screened or contains organics; use our calculator or request a quote for an exact delivered price to your zip code.
Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order, and local suppliers commonly use tri-axle dump trucks for bulk deliveries (typically 8-14 tons capacity). For narrow streets or gated properties, smaller trucks or transfer loads are possible but may incur extra fees—add delivery notes at checkout and call our team to confirm access.
For non-structural fill, a well-graded fill dirt with mostly fines and small gravels (pieces generally under 2 inches) is common; it should be free of large roots and most organic material. If the fill supports a driveway, contractors typically place it in 4-6 inch lifts and compact each lift to about 90% to 95% of standard Proctor density; for structural bases consider an engineered aggregate instead of plain fill dirt.
Carpinteria's salt air and sandy native soils mean fill dirt will drain faster and may not hold moisture like heavier soils. Salt itself won’t damage inert soil, but it can affect nearby metal fixtures and salt-sensitive plants; near the shoreline, use corrosion-resistant materials and specify low-organic, well-graded fill for better stability and plant performance.
Yes, work near the shoreline, bluffs, wetlands, or mapped floodplains often requires permits from the City of Carpinteria and Santa Barbara County, and possibly a Coastal Development Permit or Army Corps/Regional Water Board approvals. Before ordering, check with local planning and floodplain officials to confirm permitting, setbacks, and erosion-control requirements to avoid fines or removal orders.
A 10' x 20' area raised 6 inches requires about 3.7 cubic yards (100 cubic feet), which using a typical loose fill dirt density of 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard equals roughly 4.5 to 5.2 tons. Order a small overage (10% to 15%) to account for compaction and uneven grading, so plan on about 5 to 6 tons for that job.
Screened fill dirt is cleaner, contains fewer roots and organics, and is better for final yard grading and areas near plantings. Unscreened (cheaper) fill is acceptable for bulk lifts or rough subgrades, but for retaining walls and drainage zones contractors usually prefer screened or engineered granular fill to reduce settlement and drainage issues.
Plain fill dirt used as a base will likely settle and may require regrading or additional material over several seasons, especially in coastal sandy soils with high drainage. For driveways and high-traffic paths, an engineered aggregate base lasts longer and needs less maintenance; otherwise expect occasional spot regrading and topping every few years depending on use and storm events.
Use fill dirt to raise grade, backfill, or build up planting areas where load-bearing is not critical. For driveways, slopes, and erosion control on coastal bluffs or steep ground, crushed rock or an engineered base is the better choice because they provide drainage, compaction, and bearing strength that plain fill dirt does not reliably offer.
Plan for tri-axle dump trucks that need room to maneuver and a safe spot to stage and dump; if your street is narrow, has low-hanging wires, or gated access, request delivery notes and photos when ordering. Smaller trucks or special routing can be arranged but may add fees; confirm access, parking, and any required permits with our team before scheduling.
Check that the load matches your Order Notes (screened vs unscreened), look for excessive organics or large debris, and confirm the dumped location matches your instructions. If you have concerns or the material looks substantially different from what you expected, contact Hello Gravel customer service promptly so we can work with the supplier to resolve the issue.
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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