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 Delano Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Delano is a growing West California city with a city population of 42,748 and a steady annual growth rate of 0.70% annually. With 228 sunny days each year, an annual rainfall of 34.25 inches, and a hardiness zone of 8b, local homeowners face both strong sun and moderate seasonal moisture. That climate, combined with ongoing residential expansion across a metro area of 2.5+ million residents, drives steady demand for basic construction materials and reliable earthwork. Homeowners and small contractors in Delano look for consistent, locally sourced aggregates to handle grading, backfill, yard reshaping, and foundation prep — projects that depend on predictable compaction and drainage performance rather than decorative appearance. Fill dirt is the practical, cost-effective choice for raising grades, backfilling foundations, and creating stable beds for patios and garages in Delano’s climate. Because the area sees ample sun and moderate rain, a well-placed layer of quality fill dirt helps establish proper slope and reduce erosion when compacted and graded correctly. Hello Gravel connects Delano homeowners with local suppliers and professional dump truck fleets, offering regional sourcing so the material reflects local geology, clear pricing, scheduled delivery (standard 2+ business days, next-day available before noon CST for an extra fee), and optional tailgate spreading at the driver’s discretion. We handle coordination so you get the right quantity and delivery timing for your project without the usual hassle.Popular Projects in Delano This Season
- Residential Fill Dirt Grade-up12 tons
- Fill Dirt Patio Base8 tons
- Driveway Raise Fill Dirt18 tons
- Garden Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt22 tons
Delano Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 42,748
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Delano Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Spring Moisture Ideal
- May–Sept: Dry Hardening Period
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: Match fill dirt to the intended use: choose well-draining, coarse fill for grading and slope work, and compact it in lift layers for stability. Request delivery dates and note placement preferences at checkout so drivers can position material for efficient spreading or later excavation.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Delano Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Delano.
Costs vary by supplier, distance, and truck access, but expect a typical range of about $8 to $30 per ton (or roughly $10 to $40 per cubic yard) for basic, locally sourced fill dirt in the Delano area. Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers and shows delivery fees up front; request a quote to get an exact price for your zip code and site conditions. Larger orders and flatter, easy-access drop locations usually reduce the per-ton delivered price.
In West California (including Delano) bulk fill dirt commonly falls between $8 and $30 per ton, and about $10 to $40 per cubic yard depending on moisture, screening, and haul distance. Regional variations mean coastal or mountain-sourced soils can be pricier, so use a live quote from Hello Gravel for current local pricing and any minimum order or delivery fees.
Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers and contracted haulers that serve Delano; we display available suppliers and exact delivery fees when you enter your zip code. Company-wide minimum order is typically 3 tons, but individual suppliers may have different minimums or extra fees for difficult access, long haul distances, or small-lot deliveries.
Fill dirt is useful for raising elevations and filling voids, but it is not the ideal finished base for driveways or RV pads on its own. For long-term performance in Delano's hot, dry conditions you should install compacted fill dirt to grade and then cap it with a structural material like road base or crushed rock to provide drainage and load-bearing support.
Calculate volume first: 500 sq ft times 0.5 ft equals 250 cubic feet, or about 9.26 cubic yards. Fill dirt generally weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so you would need roughly 11 to 13 tons; order 10-20% extra (about 12 to 16 tons) to allow for compaction and minor grading adjustments.
Untreated fill dirt tends to compact well but usually drains poorly when mixed with native clay soils common around Delano. For better drainage and stability, consider blending with sand or crushed rock, adding a layer of road base as a cap, and installing geotextile fabric or subsurface drains where needed.
With proper placement, compaction, and a suitable structural cap (road base or crushed rock), a fill dirt layer under a driveway can perform for many years or decades. If fill dirt is used alone without compaction or a cap, expect settling and surface issues within months to a few years, requiring regrading or additional material.
Use fill dirt when your goal is to raise grade or fill low spots inexpensively; it is not designed as a finished structural surface. For driveways, RV pads, and heavy-use areas in Delano, crushed rock or road base outperforms fill dirt because it drains better, compacts to a stronger base, and resists rutting and erosion.
Small residential deliveries are usually allowed, but large fills, commercial projects, or deliveries of regulated material may require permits or documentation. Check with the City of Delano planning or Kern County environmental/permits office before large imports; also avoid bringing in suspect or contaminated soil and ask suppliers about soil origin.
For driveways, RV pads, and any load-bearing work we recommend hiring a contractor for proper compaction, grading, and inspection to avoid costly settlement later. Labor rates vary widely; expect hourly rates around $75 to $150 for equipment operators, or project prices from a few hundred dollars for small terraces up to $1,000 to $3,000 for larger grading and compaction jobs, so get multiple local estimates.
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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