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 Fort Bragg Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Fort Bragg's city population is 11,290, and the surrounding metro area supports 2.5+ million residents, making this coastal community an active hub for residential and small-scale commercial projects. With a steady growth rate of 0.70% annually, homeowners and contractors in the area are frequently leveling yards, raising grades, and renovating outdoor spaces. Fort Bragg enjoys 225 sunny days per year and sits in hardiness zone 8b, while annual rainfall totals 34.25 inches — a climate mix that supports both year-round landscaping and the need for reliable drainage solutions. Those local conditions drive demand for quality aggregates like fill dirt for foundation backfill, site grading, and creating stable subgrades before paving or planting.Popular Projects in Fort Bragg This Season
- Backyard Grading Fill Dirt10 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt5 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt20 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt15 tons
- Septic Bed Fill Dirt12 tons
Fort Bragg Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 11,290
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 225/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Fort Bragg Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: High Rain Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Strength
- Dec–Jan: Winter Saturation Risk
Summer Tip: Because Fort Bragg receives 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, prioritize compaction and positive grading when using fill dirt to reduce settlement and water pooling. Verify material specs and delivery placement with your driver to avoid extra handling on wet days.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Fort Bragg Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Fort Bragg.
Delivered fill dirt in the Fort Bragg area typically runs in the range of about $20 to $45 per ton (rough estimate), which works out to roughly $26 to $59 per cubic yard using about 1.3 tons per cubic yard. Prices vary with local supplier, truck distance, and whether material is screened or contains organics. For an exact delivered price to your address, check availability and get a quote through Hello Gravel by entering your zip code.
Mendocino County is served by several local aggregate and landscaping suppliers, plus hauling contractors who work with dump truck fleets. Hello Gravel connects you to the local suppliers and haulers serving Fort Bragg so you can compare availability, pricing, and delivery dates. For specific company names and immediate availability, run your zip code through Hello Gravel or call our team.
For Fort Bragg's coastal, rainy climate, use clean, low-organic fill for structural pads and a well-graded granular base for driveways. Building pads typically require engineered or tested fill compacted in lifts; for driveways, a compacted road base or crushed rock top layer is recommended over loose fill dirt to improve drainage and durability. Consult a local engineer for pad compaction specs and Hello Gravel can supply the appropriate material options.
Yes, placing large amounts of fill near coastal zones, wetlands, streams, or steep slopes can trigger county or state permits in Mendocino County and may require a grading permit or Coastal Development Permit. Local rules are strict near sensitive habitats so check Mendocino County Planning and Building and the California Coastal Commission for requirements before delivery. When in doubt, contact the county building department or your Hello Gravel representative for guidance prior to ordering.
A quick way to estimate: calculate area (sq ft) x depth (ft) / 27 = cubic yards, then multiply by about 1.3 to convert to tons for typical fill dirt. Example: raising a 1,000 sq ft area by 2 inches needs about 6.2 cubic yards, or roughly 8 tons of fill dirt; 4 inches would be about 16 tons. For an exact haul and cost estimate, use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our sales team with your dimensions.
Loose fill dirt alone is not ideal for surface drainage or erosion control in coastal, rainy conditions because it can wash or compact unevenly. For drainage and erosion control, combine well-graded fill with drainage layers (gravel, pipe), retaining features, and vegetation; for slopes or coastal sites, consider engineered fills and erosion-control measures. Discuss site-specific options with a local contractor or Hello Gravel to match material to performance needs.
Proper installation usually requires placing fill in 6-8 inch lifts and compacting each lift using a plate compactor for small areas, a vibratory roller for larger areas, or a sheepsfoot roller for cohesive soils. Small residential jobs often use a bobcat or mini-excavator to place material and a plate compactor to finish; larger projects may need heavier rolling equipment and field density testing. If you need equipment or contractor recommendations, note that Hello Gravel can coordinate materials delivery but not heavy compaction services; request local contractor referrals.
Yes. Fort Bragg's wet winters can limit deliveries, slow site work, and affect compaction, so many homeowners schedule deliveries in the drier late spring to early fall months. Hello Gravel's standard delivery window is 2+ business days, with a next-day option if ordered before noon CST (additional fee); always check dates and site access when scheduling. Plan for flexible dates during rainy season and allow extra time for site prep and permits.
Fill dirt is generally cheaper but not as durable or well-draining as crushed rock or road base, so it is not recommended as a finished driveway surface in Fort Bragg's wet coastal climate. Road base or crushed rock provides a stable, well-draining surface that lasts longer and requires less maintenance. For long-term performance, use fill dirt only as subgrade material and finish driveways with a properly compacted base course of road base or crushed rock.
Yes. Mendocino County and state regulations protect coastal habitats, streams, and wetlands; placing fill near these areas can require permits, mitigation, or prohibit certain materials. Avoid dumping fill in drainage channels, wetlands, or protected areas and consult county planners and resource agencies before placing large volumes. If your project is near sensitive habitat, get county guidance and consider an environmental review before ordering materials.
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!
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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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