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 Cottonwood Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
With a city population of 14,090 and a steady growth rate of 1.27% annually, Cottonwood is seeing increased homebuilding and landscaping activity that drives demand for reliable bulk materials. Sitting in hardiness zone 8b and enjoying 228 sunny days a year alongside 34.25 inches of rainfall, local homeowners balance dry-season projects with occasional wet-season grading and drainage needs. That combination creates steady need for fill materials used in yard re-grading, driveway base, raised beds, and foundation backfill. Homeowners want fill dirt that compacts predictably, resists erosion during rain events, and integrates with local soils; clear pricing and accurate quantity guidance reduce costly rework and help projects stay on schedule. Fill dirt is often the unseen material that creates proper grades, supports hardscapes, and minimizes long-term settling for Cottonwood properties. Fill Dirt in Cottonwood is best when it has low organic content and good compaction characteristics to handle the city’s mix of sun and rain. For landscapes that see 34.25 inches of rain annually and 228 sunny days, properly compacted fill dirt reduces erosion, improves drainage, and provides a stable base for patios, retaining walls, and utilities. Hello Gravel connects you with vetted local suppliers and professional dump truck fleets to deliver regionally sourced loads on your schedule. Use our material calculator and expert guidance to size your order and choose standard 2+ business day delivery or next-day options when you need faster service.Popular Projects in Cottonwood This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt15 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt30 tons
- Building Pad Fill Dirt120 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt80 tons
Cottonwood Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 14,090
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.27% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Cottonwood Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: Wet Compaction Risk
- May–Sept: High Drying Rates
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: For Cottonwood’s climate, compact fill dirt in 4–6 inch lifts and slope sites with a slight crown to encourage runoff—34.25 inches of annual rain makes good compaction and drainage essential.
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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 - Cottonwood Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Cottonwood.
Prices vary by supplier, load size, and distance from local quarries. In Cottonwood you can expect a typical delivered range of about $10 to $30 per ton for basic fill dirt, though exact pricing requires a quote—use Hello Gravel to get an accurate delivered price for your zip code.
It depends on the depth you need. For a 1,000 sq ft area, 3 inches of compacted fill is about 8-12 tons, 4 inches is roughly 12-16 tons, and 6 inches about 18-24 tons; add 10-20% extra for compaction and settling common in local soils.
Use low-organic, compactible 'structural' or 'clean' fill specified by your engineer; for footings you may need engineered fill or granular backfill to required compaction specs. Talk to your structural engineer or local building department and request material and compaction documentation when ordering.
Yes. Cottonwood's seasonal winter rains and local soil types can increase settling and erosion risk for plain fill dirt. Plan for proper compaction, drainage (French drains, swales), and consider a granular cap or geotextile to improve stability in wet months.
Same-day delivery may be possible but depends on local supplier and truck availability; standard delivery is 2+ business days and next-day is available if ordered early. Tailgate spreading is offered at the driver's discretion—request it at checkout but do not assume a guaranteed spreading service.
Fill dirt is useful for building grade but is not an erosion-control finish. For slopes in Cottonwood, combine compacted fill with erosion-control measures: vegetation or topsoil for revegetation, and riprap or armored channels where concentrated flow or winter storms occur.
Crushed rock or compacted gravel is generally a better, longer-lasting driveway surface in Cottonwood because it drains and resists rutting. Use fill dirt only to raise or level the subgrade, then cap with compacted base rock for the driving surface to minimize maintenance.
Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, and most deliveries use tri-axle dump trucks. Extra fees may apply for very short-notice requests, long off-road distance, tight access, stairs, or small-lot dumping—get a full quote during checkout to see any applicable surcharges.
As a wearing surface, fill dirt will rut and wash out quickly—often needing regrading within 1-3 years, especially after wet winters. If compacted and used only as subgrade beneath a rock surface, it will perform much longer with routine maintenance of the top layer.
Large grading, fill, or septic support projects in Cottonwood (Shasta County) often require permits and inspections from the county planning or building department. Check with Shasta County before ordering large volumes and tell Hello Gravel so we can help with paperwork details and delivery logistics.
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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