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 Fort Irwin Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Fort Irwin, population 5,890, sits in a region seeing steady growth of 0.70% annually and a climate that combines long stretches of sun with seasonal rain—about 228 sunny days and 34.68 inches of annual rainfall in USDA hardiness zone 8b. That mix of sun, rain, and local soils drives consistent demand for basic construction and landscaping materials. Homeowners here often need dependable fill for grading, driveway build-ups, and foundation backfill after site work. Choosing the right fill helps control settlement, improve drainage during seasonal storms, and create stable bases for drought-tolerant plantings and hardscapes in a community within a broader metro area of 2.5+ million. Fill Dirt—clean, low-organic soil intended for compaction—is a practical match for Fort Irwin conditions. With fewer roots and organic contaminants, Fill Dirt settles more predictably after rain and withstands repeated wet-dry cycles across 228 sunny days each year. It works well for raising grades, building pads for sheds, and backfilling foundations where reliable compaction and drainage matter. Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and professional dump-truck haulers, providing transparent pricing, scheduled delivery, and next-day options for qualifying orders so you get the right Fill Dirt delivered when you need it.Popular Projects in Fort Irwin This Season
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt10 tons
- Access Drive Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Raised Pad Fill Dirt8 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt15 tons
Fort Irwin Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 5,890
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.68 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Fort Irwin Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: High Drying Risk
- Dec–Jan: Poor Winter Compaction
Summer Tip: Compact Fill Dirt in thin, even layers and slope the finished grade away from structures to manage seasonal runoff. Ask for material notes at checkout so suppliers can match local soil characteristics.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Fort Irwin Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Fort Irwin.
Delivered fill dirt in the Fort Irwin area commonly runs about $20 to $45 per cubic yard, or roughly $15 to $35 per ton, depending on supplier, distance, and material quality. Remote delivery, steep access, or requests for screening/clean fill can push the price higher, so check your zip code and delivery notes at checkout.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 2" you need about 6.2 cubic yards of fill dirt, and for 4" about 12.3 cubic yards. At local delivered rates ($20-$45/yd3), material-only cost is roughly $125 to $555 for 2" and $245 to $1,100 for 4"; plan on extra for delivery to remote sites and for compaction if you hire a contractor.
Local tri-axle dump trucks commonly carry about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt (roughly 12 to 18+ tons depending on density). One truckload delivered to a remote Fort Irwin address often costs in the $400 to $1,000 range, depending on distance, road access, and supplier minimums.
Fill dirt can be used to build up grade, but it is not a good long-term wearing surface. For driveways in Fort Irwin, use fill dirt only to raise or level the subgrade, then install compacted crushed stone as the structural base and wearing surface for drainage and stability.
Use fill dirt in compacted lifts of 3" to 6" to achieve final grade, compact each lift thoroughly, and add a geotextile if you have very loose or silty native soil. Finish with 4" to 6" of compacted base rock and 2" to 3" of surface gravel; in desert soils watch for caliche or expansive clay and allow extra compaction effort.
Choose fill dirt when you need low-cost, inert material to raise grade, backfill trenches, or create planting berms. For structural bases, drainage trenches, and areas under concrete, opt for sand-and-gravel mixes or crushed rock instead, because those materials drain and compact reliably compared with untreated fill dirt.
For perimeter drains and French drains you should excavate fill dirt and replace it with clean drain rock (typically 3/4" to 1-1/2" crushed rock). If you are backfilling non-drain trenches with compactable fill, use clean fill dirt in 6" lifts and compact; as an example, a 12" wide by 12" deep trench uses about 0.037 cubic yards per linear foot (about 27 linear feet per cubic yard).
You can place fill dirt on native soil for simple grade adjustments, but for load-bearing or long-term installations you should remove vegetation, scarify the native surface, place fill in 3" to 6" lifts and compact each lift. Use geotextile fabric if the native soil is very loose or if you expect drainage issues; for structural work add base rock under the surface layer.
For a 20-ft wide driveway, costs vary by length and depth. As an example, a 20 ft x 100 ft driveway filled with 4" of compacted fill dirt needs about 24.7 cubic yards; at $20-$45/yd3 material-only cost is roughly $495 to $1,110, with additional delivery and compaction charges often adding several hundred dollars.
Rule of thumb: 1 cubic yard of loose fill dirt typically equals about 1.2 to 1.5 tons (varies by moisture and soil type). Typical truck sizes: single-axle 5 to 7 yd3, tri-axle 10 to 14 yd3; multiply cubic yards needed by 1.2-1.5 to estimate tons and divide by truck capacity to estimate truckloads. Always confirm with your supplier and use our online calculator to check quantities for your zip code.
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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.
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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.
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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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