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 Clearlake Oaks Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Clearlake Oaks, with a population of 2,360, sits in a region experiencing steady, measured growth (0.70% annually) and a climate that combines sun and seasonal rain—about 225 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 34.60 inches in hardiness zone 8b. Those conditions, along with modest development pressures, create routine demand for stable, well-graded aggregates as homeowners maintain yards, level driveways, and prepare pads for sheds or additions. Fill dirt is a common choice because it provides a cost-effective way to raise low spots, correct grade, and build compactable layers beneath landscaping or hardscape. Homeowners seek quality fill dirt to avoid future settling, improve drainage, and reduce the need for repeat rework after heavy seasonal rains.Popular Projects in Clearlake Oaks This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt15 tons
- Septic Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Raised Garden Fill Dirt6 tons
Clearlake Oaks Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 2,360
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.60 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 225/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Clearlake Oaks Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: High Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Window
- Dec–Jan: Saturated Ground Limits
Summer Tip: Choose fill dirt with low organic content and good compaction characteristics to reduce settling after Clearlake Oaks' annual rainfall of 34.60 inches. Ask your Hello Gravel supplier about recommended compaction and placement before delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Clearlake Oaks Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Clearlake Oaks.
Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and how much you order. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and can provide transparent quotes for your zip code; standard delivery is 2+ business days and next-day delivery is available for an extra fee if ordered before the cutoff. Delivery fees are usually calculated per load and distance, so get a quote online or call our team for an exact price. Keep in mind remote access, permits, and tight driveways can add to the cost.
Use clean, low-organic fill dirt that compacts well and has minimal clay or topsoil content for a driveway base. For a lasting driving surface, place compacted fill dirt as a base and top it with a few inches of crushed rock or gravel designed for roads. Because you are near Clear Lake, pay special attention to drainage and erosion control to keep water from undermining the fill.
Calculate volume first: 20 x 30 ft = 600 sq ft; 6 inches = 0.5 ft, so 600 x 0.5 = 300 cubic feet, which is about 11.1 cubic yards. Using a conservative density of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard, you need roughly 13.3 tons of fill dirt. Add 10 to 20 percent for compaction and settling, so plan to order about 15 to 16 tons to be safe.
Fill dirt can compact well, but local clay soils and dry summer heat affect performance. Clay can hold moisture and become sticky or unstable, while hot, dry weather makes achieving good compaction harder unless the material is moistened and compacted in lifts with proper equipment. For structural work or areas with heavy loads, use compaction equipment and consider geotechnical guidance or engineered fill to ensure stability.
It depends on the county health and building codes and the soil type. Septic systems often require specific materials (clean sand or engineered backfill) and limits on organic content; using general fill dirt with high clay or organic matter can cause drainage problems. Check Lake County Environmental Health or your septic designer before using fill dirt for septic backfill.
Yes, engineered fill is usually better for sloped or structural sites because it is specified, tested, placed in controlled lifts, and compacted to set standards. Regular fill dirt may be fine for non-structural grading or landscaping but is not a substitute when stability, settlement control, or slope reinforcement are important. If your lot is steep or will support structures, consult a geotechnical engineer and consider engineered fill.
Fill dirt alone is not an ideal wearing surface; it can erode or rut quickly under traffic and wet weather, so its useful life as a drivable surface may be only months to a few seasons. Expect periodic grading, additional material, and erosion repairs after heavy rains; costs depend on traffic, drainage, and how often you maintain it. For longer life and lower maintenance, place a compacted fill base and finish with crushed rock designed for access roads.
Per ton, fill dirt is usually cheaper to buy than crushed rock, but it is not a durable surface for driveways. Crushed rock costs more up front but provides a stable, long-lasting driving surface and usually saves money on ongoing maintenance. For repairs where a drivable surface is needed, crushed rock is the better long-term value; use fill dirt only for leveling or subgrade work.
You may need permits for large grading, altering drainage, or work near the lake. Lake County Planning and Building, and possibly regional stormwater or environmental agencies, oversee grading, erosion control, and shoreline protections; rules depend on project size and location. Contact Lake County Planning and Building before large fills to confirm permit requirements and avoid stop-work orders or fines.
Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and haulers serving the Clearlake Oaks area; check availability by entering your zip code on our site or request a quote. Delivery fees vary by supplier, distance, volume, site access, and required services like tailgate spreading, so exact per-ton fees are provided with your quote. Call our team or request an online quote to see pricing and available delivery dates.
Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, but this is not guaranteed. You can request spreading at checkout and the driver will assess safety and site access upon arrival; for precise grading or compaction, plan to hire professional spreading and compaction services. If spreading is important, note it in Order Notes and discuss options with our team before delivery.
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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