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 Colma Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Colma is a busy, steadily growing community with a city population of 1.0+ million and nearby development pressure from a metro area of 2.5+ million. With a growth rate of 0.70% annually and a mild coastal-influenced climate (Hardiness Zone 8b, 228/year sunny days, and 33.00 inches of rain annually), homeowners here are seeing more remodeling, yard regrades, and foundation prep projects. Those projects increase demand for reliable, well-specified aggregates. Homeowners choose quality materials because proper fill prevents future settling, improves drainage, and provides a stable base for patios, retaining walls, and driveways. Clear guidance on quantities, compaction, and delivery timing is especially useful in Colma’s environment where both sun and seasonal rain influence soil performance.Popular Projects in Colma This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt15 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Lot Grading Fill Dirt50 tons
- Garden Berms Fill Dirt8 tons
Colma Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 1.0+ million
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 33.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Colma Projects
- Oct–Nov: Optimal Compaction
- Feb–Apr: High Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Conditions
- Dec–Jan: Saturated Conditions
Summer Tip: With 33.00 inches of annual rain, compact fill dirt in 6-inch lifts and properly grade for drainage to avoid long-term settling; request clean, low-organic fill for structural fills rather than topsoil.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Colma Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Colma.
Delivered fill dirt prices in the Colma / West California area typically fall in a range because of regional sourcing and delivery logistics. Expect a rough delivered price range of about $25 to $65 per ton in the Bay Area, with final pricing depending on availability, truck access, and order size. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and offers a ZIP-code quote tool to show exact per-ton and delivery fees for your address.
Colma's coastal climate (fog, periodic rainfall) and Bay Area soils can mean higher moisture and drainage challenges, which increase the risk of settling and poor compaction if fill is not prepared correctly. Use well-graded, screened fill and proper drainage layers, and compact in lifts to reduce future settlement. Contractors often add a drainage layer or rock under driveway bases to keep water away from fill zones.
Small grading patches and patio sub-bases often need 3 to 10 tons (roughly 2 to 8 cubic yards). Driveway base jobs commonly fall in the 6 to 30 ton range (about 5 to 25 cubic yards) depending on width, length, and required thickness. Use 1.2 tons per cubic yard as a rough conversion when calculating needs, and run Hello Gravel’s calculator for a more precise estimate.
Yes. Colma and San Mateo County may have street access limits, parking or right-of-way rules, and requirements for blocking traffic or sidewalks during large deliveries. Oversize or off-road dumping that requires blocking a public way can trigger a permit requirement, and some neighborhoods restrict large trucks. Tell Hello Gravel about tight driveways, gates, or weight-sensitive surfaces so we can match the right truck and advise on permits.
For slope stabilization, contractors in the Colma area prefer screened or engineered fill at the slope toe combined with drainage rock and erosion-control measures. Recycled aggregate or coarse material is often used to improve drainage behind a slope, while surface protection (matting, native plants, or riprap) prevents washout. For steep slopes or unstable ground, consult a geotechnical or civil contractor before placing large volumes of fill.
Contractors compact fill dirt in lifts using plate compactors or, for larger jobs, vibratory rollers and proof-rolling equipment, often after adjusting moisture content. In the Bay Area, expect small equipment rentals and labor to run in the range of about $300 to $1,200 per day for machines and roughly $75 to $125 per hour for skilled labor or operator time, depending on crew size and site conditions. Accurate compaction specs depend on the project, so ask for target compaction percentages when getting bids.
Fill dirt is mostly fine-grained material that compacts but does not drain well, so it is usually not the best final base for driveways. Crusher run and crushed stone provide a stable, well-draining structural base, while decomposed granite is a good surface material for paths and patios. For proper drainage and load-bearing driveways in Colma’s moist coastal environment, use fill dirt only for bulk grading and put crusher run or clean gravel under the driving surface.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers in the Colma area and shows price and delivery options for your ZIP code; our minimum online order is 3 tons. Some local yards and landscapers offer bagged or small-load deliveries, and some suppliers accept orders under company minimums for an extra fee. If you need under-3-ton quantities, ask Hello Gravel about smaller loads, bagged products, or nearby landscapers who sell by the yard.
Common issues include settling, washout after heavy rain, and weed growth where topsoil or seed was not applied. Prevention steps include compacting the fill in lifts, installing proper grading and drainage, using edge restraints, and covering exposed dirt with topsoil and vegetation or mulch. Contractors offer re-compaction, regrading, erosion-control blankets, and drainage fixes to address these problems.
Yes. Placing fill in or near wetlands, tidal areas, or regulated floodplains in the Bay Area generally requires permits from agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, regional water boards, and San Mateo County or state agencies. Use only clean, uncontaminated fill and check with local planning or a licensed contractor before bringing material onto properties near wetlands or creeks. Hello Gravel can help flag potential permitting concerns when you request a quote.
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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