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 Discovery Bay Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Discovery Bay has a population of 14,010 and sits inside a metro area of 1.9+ million, and local demand for home and small-site construction is rising as the community grows at a rate of 2.10% annually. The area’s climate—220 sunny days per year and 28.00 inches of annual rainfall—combined with USDA hardiness zone 8b creates conditions where outdoor projects move quickly but also need materials that handle both wet winters and dry, sunny stretches. Homeowners and contractors alike look for dependable aggregates to grade lots, backfill foundations, manage drainage, and stabilize slopes; quality fill dirt reduces settling, improves compaction, and helps new plantings and hardscapes perform as intended in this local environment. Fill dirt is dense, low-organic subsoil used to build grade, backfill trenches, and raise low areas so surfaces drain properly. In Discovery Bay’s climate—with 28.00 inches of annual rainfall and 220 sunny days per year—properly compacted, regionally sourced fill dirt resists erosion during storms and limits long-term settling during dry periods. Hello Gravel simplifies getting the right fill dirt by connecting you to trusted local suppliers and professional dump-truck delivery, offering clear pricing, a delivery calendar, and material choices that reflect Discovery Bay’s local geology to reduce compatibility issues on your property.Popular Projects in Discovery Bay This Season
- Raised Building Pad Fill Dirt600 tons
- Driveway Grade Fill Dirt45 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt120 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt70 tons
- Yard Grading & Drainage Fill Dirt25 tons
Discovery Bay Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 14,010
- 🏡 Metro Area: 1.9+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 28.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 220/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.10% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Discovery Bay Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: Wet Ground Risk
- May–Sept: High Evaporation Risk
- Dec–Jan: Saturated Soil Limits
Summer Tip: Request low-organic, locally sourced fill dirt and plan deliveries on dry days; compact in lifts as you go to minimize future settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Discovery Bay Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Discovery Bay.
Delivered fill dirt prices in Discovery Bay typically vary, but expect roughly $15 to $40 per ton depending on material quality, moisture content, and haul distance. Final price depends on supplier availability, truck access, and whether the material is screened or contains organics; get a zip-code quote through Hello Gravel for an exact delivered price.
Suppliers in the Discovery Bay area include local landscape supply yards, construction soil brokers, and regional quarries in Contra Costa and nearby counties. Hello Gravel connects you with vetted local suppliers and will show available sources and delivery options when you enter your zip code.
Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, and many areas offer free standard delivery for typical residential loads, but fees of $0 to $150 are common when distance, access, or next-day service are factors. Next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; check your checkout quote for exact delivery charges.
A good rule of thumb is that 1 cubic yard of fill dirt equals about 1.2 to 1.5 tons, depending on moisture and compaction. For planning, use 1.3 tons per cubic yard as a mid-point, and order 5-10% extra to allow for settling and compaction.
Permits may be required for grading, shoreline work, or projects affecting drainage; small backyard fills usually do not need a permit but larger grade changes often do. For structural fills or foundation work, local building departments typically expect engineered compaction (often 90% relative compaction per geotechnical recommendation), so check Contra Costa County planning and get a geotech if your project is structural or in a floodplain.
Fill dirt by itself is not a drainage layer; it is mainly used to raise grades. For flood mitigation or drainage in delta soils, use engineered fill with proper compaction, include drainage layers like clean sand or gravel, and consult flood control and permitting agencies because groundwater and levee restrictions are common in the Discovery Bay area.
Fill dirt under a driveway can settle over time if not properly engineered and compacted, so untreated fill alone is not recommended as a structural base. For longevity, place compacted engineered fill in lifts, then finish with a road base or crushed rock layer; occasional regrading or adding more base may be needed if settling occurs.
Use fill dirt to raise or level ground, but rely on crushed rock or road base as the structural layer directly under a driveway. For a stable driveway in Discovery Bay's soils, place well-compacted fill to establish grade, then install a properly compacted road base or crushed rock layer for strength and drainage.
For small residential areas, use a plate compactor or jumping jack for 4-6 inch lifts; for larger areas, hire a contractor with a vibratory roller or sheep's foot roller and compact in 6-8 inch lifts. Always compact to the specification in your project plans or the geotechnical report, and keep moisture content near optimal for best results.
Yes, waterfront and shoreline work often triggers permits from Contra Costa County, the California Coastal Commission (if applicable), and possibly the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and you may need erosion-control measures. Avoid dumping loose fill directly on slopes or shoreline; use erosion controls like geotextile, riprap, native vegetation, and follow permit conditions to protect wetlands and levees.
Measure the area and calculate volume, then order at least 5-10% extra to allow for compaction and waste; use Hello Gravel's material calculator or request help from our team. Prepare the site by clearing debris, marking delivery drop locations, ensuring truck access, and noting any overhead wires or tight turns for the driver; request tailgate spreading only as a driver-discretion service in the checkout notes.
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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