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 Chinese Camp Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Chinese Camp is a very small community with a city population of 209, set inside a larger region whose metro area population is 2.5+ million. Growth is essentially flat here, with a growth rate of 0.00% annually, but the local climate—228 sunny days per year, 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, and USDA hardiness zone 8b—keeps outdoor work and landscaping active year-round. Even with a small year-round population, homeowners and nearby contractors need reliable materials for grading, drainage, and foundation backfill because the mix of sun and seasonal rain can amplify settling and erosion without proper preparation. That is why quality, locally sourced aggregates are important for long-lasting results and predictable site performance. Fill dirt is a straightforward, compactable material used to raise grades, create level pads, and backfill trenches—tasks that matter in Chinese Camp’s climate where 34.25 inches of annual rain and hot, sunny periods can affect soil stability. Well-graded, compactable fill dirt helps control runoff, reduce settling, and provide a stable base for lawns, driveways, and structures. Hello Gravel connects homeowners to local suppliers and haulers, simplifying ordering and delivery so you get the right fill dirt for your site, with clear timing and local expertise to match the region’s conditions.Popular Projects in Chinese Camp This Season
- Yard Leveling Fill Dirt15 tons
- Drive Approach Fill Dirt10 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt25 tons
- Garage Pad Fill Dirt30 tons
- Retaining Wall Fill Dirt40 tons
Chinese Camp Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 209
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Chinese Camp Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Compaction Window
- May–Sept: Dry Heat Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Winter Saturation Risk
Summer Tip: Because Chinese Camp averages 34.25 inches of rain yearly, choose well-graded, compactable fill dirt for backfill and slope work to reduce erosion. Ask Hello Gravel for local supplier notes and delivery timing to ensure material arrives before planned grading.
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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 - Chinese Camp Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Chinese Camp.
Prices vary by supplier, season, and access to your site. Expect screened fill dirt to range roughly $10 to $35 per cubic yard (about $12 to $40 per ton depending on moisture and density), but local rates may be higher or lower. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and will give a firm quote for your zip code and delivery conditions.
Because materials are sourced locally, prices change with local supply and demand and truck distance. Use Hello Gravel’s checkout or call our team for an exact price for your zip code; typical local charts show a wide range so a custom quote is the most reliable option.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards (1,000 sq ft x 0.5 ft = 500 cu ft; 500/27 = 18.5 cu yd). Fill dirt usually weighs about 1.2 to 1.3 tons per cubic yard, so plan on roughly 22 to 25 tons, and order 5-10% extra for compaction and waste.
Fill dirt can be used to raise grade but is not a good wearing surface or final base for a driveway on steep slopes. For driveways you’ll typically want an engineered base of compacted aggregate or crushed rock with proper drainage; consult a contractor for slope stabilization and drainage on Chinese Camp’s hilly parcels.
Chinese Camp has wet winters and dry summers, so erosion is a real concern on newly placed fill. Proper compaction, grading for runoff, temporary erosion controls (silt fence, straw) and permanent solutions (vegetation, geotextile, drainage swales) are recommended to reduce washouts during winter storms.
Compacted fill dirt is fine for non-structural grade changes and landscaping, but engineered fill is specified, tested, and compacted to meet structural requirements for foundations and retaining walls. For any load-bearing application or wall over a few feet tall, get a geotechnical recommendation and use engineered fill to meet building code.
Contractor costs vary by site difficulty but expect separate line items: material delivery (quoted by Hello Gravel), spreading and labor ($50 to $150 per hour), and compaction equipment rental or operator fees. Small residential jobs often run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on volume, access, and equipment needed; get at least two local bids for an accurate number.
Yes. Chinese Camp is in Tuolumne County, and grading, retaining walls, septic adjustments, and large import fills may require permits or inspections from the county building or planning department. Also follow state and county rules on clean fill (no contaminated material) and stormwater controls; check with Tuolumne County before starting larger projects.
For planting, use fill dirt to build grade and cap it with quality topsoil or compost-rich soil where plants will grow; mixing sand into fill dirt is generally only done to improve drainage in specific applications. If you need planting beds, order topsoil for the top 4-8 inches rather than relying on fill dirt for plant growth.
Narrow roads, steep driveways, steep slopes, or limited turnaround in historic Chinese Camp can require smaller trucks, extra handling, or offloading in a different spot, which may increase fees or raise the effective minimum order. When ordering, provide photos and clear access notes at checkout or call our team so Hello Gravel can match the right truck and give an accurate delivery price.
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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