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 El Monte Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
El Monte, with a city population of 107,031 and located inside a metro area of 2.5+ million residents, sits in a warm, sunny region that averages 228/year sunny days and 34.32 inches of annual rainfall and falls in hardiness zone 8b. That steady population and a growth rate of 0.70% annually drive continuous residential updates, landscaping projects, and infill construction. Homeowners and small contractors increasingly need reliable bulk materials to manage grading, create level pads for sheds and patios, and solve drainage issues. Quality aggregates matter here because uneven compaction, poor drainage, or unsuitable backfill can lead to settling or erosion in both high-rain events and prolonged dry spells.Popular Projects in El Monte This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Raise Fill Dirt18 tons
- Retaining Wall Fill Dirt25 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Garden Berm Fill Dirt15 tons
El Monte Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 107,031
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.32 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for El Monte Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: High Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: Drying Shrink Risk
- Dec–Jan: Heavy Rain Limits
Summer Tip: Compact fill dirt in place and slope surfaces away from foundations to handle El Monte's 34.32 inches of annual rainfall; add a thin top layer of soil where you plan to plant to improve growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions - El Monte Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in El Monte.
Local fill dirt prices in the El Monte area typically range from about $10 to $35 per cubic yard, or roughly $8 to $30 per ton, depending on quality and source. Delivery fees can change the total; Hello Gravel often offers free delivery in many areas but minimum orders start at 3 tons. Exact pricing varies by supplier, seasonal demand, and whether the dirt is screened or rock-free, so get a quote for a firm price.
Contractor-grade fill dirt for West California is usually free of large organic material, mostly fines and small gravel, and may contain small stones and clay typical of local geology. It is not engineered material, so gradation varies by supplier; if you need specific gradation or rock-size limits, ask the supplier for a spec sheet. For structural use, contractors often request "clean" or "structural" fill with minimal organics and predictable compaction behavior.
For non-structural yards and landscape areas, contractors commonly compact fill dirt to about 90% of standard Proctor density. For foundation pads or structural fills near El Monte, design engineers often call for higher compaction, typically 90-95% (or as specified in the project plans). Always follow your engineer's recommendations for lift thickness and compaction testing when the fill supports structures.
Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, and standard delivery is usually 2+ business days with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Suppliers in the El Monte area commonly use tri-axle dump trucks that carry about 8 to 12 cubic yards (roughly 10-15 tons) per load, so larger jobs may need multiple trucks. If you have access constraints, note them in Order Notes so the driver can plan placement or tailgate spreading at their discretion.
Permit rules vary and depend on the depth of fill, changes to drainage, and whether grading work is involved. Small deliveries (a few cubic yards) often do not require a permit, but larger fills or any work that alters drainage typically does, and thresholds differ by city and county. Before large deliveries, check with the City of El Monte Building Division or Los Angeles County Public Works to confirm permit requirements for your project.
A typical residential driveway base uses 4 to 6 inches of compacted fill dirt or subgrade material, usually placed in lifts of 3 to 4 inches and compacted thoroughly, followed by a 4 to 6 inch crushed rock base for drainage. For heavier loads or poor existing soil, contractors may add more depth and require higher compaction levels. Always confirm thickness and compaction with an engineer or your contractor based on soil conditions and expected traffic.
Fill dirt is fine-grained and holds water, so it performs poorly for drainage and can increase erosion or runoff concentration if not graded properly. Crushed rock or gravel provides much better drainage, reduces surface runoff, and resists erosion better on slopes. For erosion control in El Monte's winter storms, consider using fill dirt only where needed and pairing it with drainage rock, swales, or erosion-control blankets.
Use this quick formula: cubic yards = area (sq ft) x depth (in) / 324, then multiply cubic yards by about 1.25 to estimate tons (one ton per cubic yard varies by moisture and compaction). Example: to raise 1,000 sq ft by 2 inches: 1,000 x 2 / 324 = 6.17 cubic yards, roughly 7.7 tons. For final ordering, round up for compaction loss and bring any site access limits into account.
Properly placed and compacted fill dirt should have minimal long-term settlement, usually less than an inch, but poorly compacted or organic-rich fill can settle several inches over time. El Monte's dry climate can reduce post-placement shrink-swell cycles, but seasonal irrigation and concentrated loads still cause settlement. Best practices are proper compaction in lifts, removing organics, adding gravel where drainage is needed, and checking/filling low spots after the first rainy season.
For driveways, crushed rock is generally the most suitable because it compacts well, drains, and supports vehicle loads; decomposed granite can work for light-use driveways and looks attractive but may need stabilizer, while fill dirt alone is not recommended as a final surface because it compacts poorly and holds water. If budget is the primary concern, fill dirt can be used as a sub-base beneath 4-6 inches of crushed rock to save cost. Choose the material based on traffic, drainage needs, and desired aesthetics.
Local landscape supply yards and aggregate suppliers around El Monte, Pomona, and the San Gabriel Valley supply contractor-grade fill dirt; Hello Gravel also connects you with these local suppliers and arranges delivery. Expect raw fill dirt pricing commonly between $10 and $35 per cubic yard (or about $8 to $30 per ton) depending on screening, rock content, and delivery distance; request an itemized quote for material and delivery to compare options.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
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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!
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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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