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 Diablo Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Diablo is a compact community of 1,216 residents at the center of a broader West California metro of 2.5+ million, experiencing steady, measured growth of 0.40% annually. The local climate—228 sunny days per year and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall in USDA hardiness zone 8b—supports active landscaping and home improvement projects rather than rapid, large-scale construction. That mix of sun, moderate rain, and slow growth creates specific needs for grading and soil management: homeowners frequently need fill dirt to raise low spots, prep shed pads and patios, regrade driveways, and improve yard drainage. Because many projects in Diablo are small and precise, residents want consistent material quality, clear quantity guidance, and scheduled delivery to avoid delays and extra hauling costs.Popular Projects in Diablo This Season
- Residential Fill Dirt Backyard Grade8 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Fill Dirt Driveway Base18 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt22 tons
Diablo Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 1,216
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Diablo Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Moderate Moisture Window
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Peak
- Dec–Jan: Cool Wet Constraints
Summer Tip: Because Diablo receives 34.25 inches of rain annually, choose low-organic, well-graded fill dirt and compact it in layers, then check drainage after the first heavy season to reduce settling.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Diablo Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Diablo.
Fill dirt is clean subsoil with little organic material used to raise or level yards, fill low spots, and build up areas before landscaping. In Diablo, CA, it’s commonly used for grading around homes, raising lawn areas, and preparing foundations for patios or sheds. Because local suppliers source regionally, texture and color may vary based on nearby geology.
Typical delivered costs for fill dirt in Diablo often fall in the range of $15 to $45 per ton, including material and local delivery, but exact prices vary by haul distance, supplier, and load size. Hello Gravel’s site provides zip-code-specific quotes and many areas offer free delivery, so get an exact quote for the most accurate price.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 4 inches you need about 12.3 cubic yards of material, which converts to roughly 15 tons of fill dirt using a common factor of 1.2 tons per cubic yard. We recommend ordering 10-20% extra (about 17 to 18 tons total) to allow for compaction and settling.
Fill dirt is fine for bulk raising and grading, but it is not an ideal final surface for driveways or parking pads because it may rut and lacks drainage. For driveways in Diablo’s clay-prone soils, use compacted fill dirt as a base, then cap with an appropriate structural material like crusher run or crushed stone for a durable driving surface.
Choose a low-organic, compactable fill dirt or engineered fill with minimal debris for driveway bases. In Diablo, look for fill specified as 'clean compactable fill' or ask suppliers for material tested for compaction; combine it with a crushed stone base layer for best results.
Yes, fill dirt can compact well in West California if placed and compacted correctly: spread in thin lifts (4-6 inches), control moisture, and use a plate compactor or roller between lifts. Diablo’s clay soils and wetter months make proper compaction and drainage especially important, so consider professional compaction or a geotech recommendation for critical work.
Use fill dirt to raise grade and fill low spots, but choose crusher run (crushed stone with fines) as the structural base and surface for a driveway. Crusher run packs tightly, drains better, and supports vehicle loads, while fill dirt alone can lead to settling and poor drainage in Diablo’s local soils.
Most settlement happens within the first rainy season to year after placement, with smaller adjustments possible over several years depending on compaction and traffic. Expect to monitor the area for 6-12 months and plan to add material if low spots develop; good initial compaction reduces the need for top-ups.
Fill dirt can be used for bulk backfill but should be free of organic material and compacted in lifts; however, drainage-sensitive areas like pools often need free-draining materials (pea gravel or washed sand) and proper drain piping. For pool projects in Diablo, follow your pool contractor or engineer’s specs to ensure stability and drainage.
Hello Gravel connects you with local vetted suppliers around Diablo who deliver by dump truck; minimum orders start at 3 tons on our platform. Exact supplier options and lead times vary by zip code, so enter your address on Hello Gravel to see available suppliers, delivery dates, and quotes.
Common extra costs include delivery fees (depending on distance), compaction by a contractor or equipment rental, permit or HOA fees for larger grading work, and disposal fees for excess material. Typical add-ons to budget for are compaction equipment rental or labor, which can range by project size, and any local permit costs if regrading affects drainage or driveways.
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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