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 Foothill Ranch Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Foothill Ranch has a city population of 12,470 and sits inside a metro area of 2.5+ million, with steady growth of about 0.70% annually. The local climate—hardiness zone 8b with roughly 235 sunny days a year and 34.60 inches of annual rainfall—supports active residential development, landscaping projects, and outdoor renovations year-round. That steady demand means homeowners and contractors often need reliable, consistent aggregates to grade yards, build pads, backfill foundations, and correct drainage. Homeowners look for materials that compact well, resist settling, and work with local soil conditions; choosing the right fill material up front saves time and prevents costly rework later.Popular Projects in Foothill Ranch This Season
- Backyard Leveling Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt45 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt150 tons
- Landscaping Berms Fill Dirt30 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt80 tons
Foothill Ranch Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 12,470
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.60 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 235/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Foothill Ranch Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: High Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: Dry High Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Winter Saturation Risk
Summer Tip: Choose low-organic, compactable fill dirt for grading jobs in Foothill Ranch and place it in 6-inch lifts, compacting each layer; this reduces settlement risks given local rainfall patterns. Ask Hello Gravel for locally sourced fill dirt and a suggested compaction plan when you order.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Foothill Ranch Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Foothill Ranch.
Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons for all materials. Many deliveries in Foothill Ranch are free, but local fees can apply based on distance, truck access, and next-day requests; when fees are charged they commonly range from about $25 to $150. Request a quote at checkout to see exact delivery pricing for your address.
A good rule of thumb is 1 cubic yard of fill dirt weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons depending on moisture and soil type, so use 1.3 tons per cubic yard for estimating. For large projects or engineered fills, ask your supplier for the specific material density so your order is accurate.
For driveway bases, plain fill dirt is not ideal as a surface material; use a compactable aggregate base (crusher-run or AB) over fill dirt for driveways. For grading and build-up, choose clean, low-organic fill dirt that compacts well and is free of large debris; in Foothill Ranch's dry climate, contractors often moisture-condition fill dirt slightly before compaction to get proper density.
Local permitting is handled by the City of Lake Forest and Orange County for some properties, so check with the City of Lake Forest Building and Planning Department before major grading or retaining-wall work. Small spot fills and minor grading often do not require permits, but structural retaining walls, significant regrading, or changes to drainage commonly require permits and inspections.
Fill dirt is typically fine-grained and holds water, so by itself it is not a good long-term drainage layer on slopes. For erosion control and drainage in Foothill Ranch, combine engineered fill with crushed stone drainage layers, swales, French drains, geotextile fabric, and plantings or terraces to slow runoff and prevent washouts.
Contractors recommend placing fill dirt in lifts (typically 6 to 12 inches) and compacting each lift with a plate compactor or roller until desired density is reached; moisture conditioning to near optimum helps achieve good compaction. For structural or load-bearing fills get a soils report and compaction testing; for smaller homeowner fills, proper layering and mechanical compaction will greatly reduce future settling.
If used as a subfill and properly compacted, fill dirt can remain stable for many years, but you may see initial settlement within the first year that requires minor top-up. Fill dirt alone is not a durable driveway surface; for driveways use an aggregate base and surface material (gravel, pavers, or pavement) to ensure long-term performance in Foothill Ranch's climate.
Fill dirt is generally less expensive per ton than crusher-run or aggregate base because it is less processed, but crusher-run and aggregate base provide better compaction, load-bearing capacity, and drainage needed for driveways. For driveway projects, factor in the cost of both materials: using a cheaper fill dirt in place of a structural base can lead to added expense from repairs and rework later.
Some local suppliers in West California offer recycled or reclaimed fill dirt at lower prices than virgin material, but availability varies by supplier and load. Recycled fill can be cost-effective for non-structural uses, but always ask the supplier about source, contamination screening, and suitability for your project before ordering.
Hello Gravel typically uses tri-axle dump trucks for deliveries; these trucks are about 28 to 30 feet long and 8.5 feet wide, and they need a clear, stable path to the drop zone. If access is tight, note that at checkout and provide photos—smaller trucks or street drop options may be arranged, and drivers will assess tailgate spreading when it is safe to do so.
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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