Fill Dirt in Fulton, CA

Delivered fill dirt prices in Fulton typically range from about $18 to $45 per ton (or roughly $22 to $60 per cubic yard) depending on volume, haul distance, and site access. Small orders and difficult access increase per-ton cost, while ordering a full truckload lowers the price. Hello Gravel’s platform shows transparent pricing during checkout and the company minimum order is 3 tons; final cost may include delivery fees for remote or constrained sites.

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt, which is roughly 12 to 16 tons depending on moisture and soil composition. As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard of fill dirt usually weighs about 1.2 to 1.5 tons (so 1 ton is about 0.7–0.8 cubic yards). Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, but many local suppliers prefer full truckloads; your quote will show whether a smaller delivery is available for your address.

For driveways, use a compactable, low-organic fill (clean fill or engineered fill) as a subgrade, then cover with crushed rock for a stable surface. For septic backfill, counties typically require clean, free-draining backfill; avoid high-clay or organic fill and confirm requirements with the local health department. For erosion control on Fulton’s slopes, use engineered fill with proper compaction, rock armoring (riprap) where needed, and vegetation or erosion-control blankets; local soil conditions and rainfall make drainage and stabilization important.

Permit needs depend on project scope and local rules—small residential deliveries often do not require permits, but importing large volumes or changing land contours commonly triggers county grading or building permits. In Fulton you should check with Sonoma County planning/building and the local public works office before ordering large volumes, and provide permit details to suppliers if required. If you are unsure, contact Hello Gravel or the county office for guidance before delivery.

Fill dirt generally drains more slowly than gravel; wet seasons in West California can cause poorly draining fill (especially clay-rich soils) to hold water and settle. For improved performance, install a drainage layer of gravel where needed, place geotextile fabric on slopes or between soil and aggregate to reduce mixing, and compact fill in 6-8 inch lifts with appropriate equipment. For structural work or critical drainage, have a civil or geotechnical pro review the plan and consider field compaction testing.

Hello Gravel’s standard delivery window is 2+ business days; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. In rural areas around Fulton, lead times may extend to 3–7 business days depending on supplier availability and truck scheduling. You can choose a preferred delivery date at checkout and request tailgate spreading, but spreading is performed at the driver’s discretion and is not guaranteed.

Yes — fill dirt is commonly used to fill low spots and build grades, but it should be placed and compacted in lifts rather than dumped as a single pile. Remove organic topsoil before placing structural fill, compact each layer, and finish with topsoil or gravel depending on the intended surface. If you need a finished lawn or driveway, plan for a top layer suited to that use rather than leaving raw fill dirt exposed.

Calculate cubic yards by multiplying length (ft) x width (ft) x depth (ft) and dividing by 27. Convert cubic yards to tons using a typical fill dirt range of about 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard to get an estimated tonnage. For accuracy, use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or contact our team with project dimensions and photos so we can recommend a quantity and delivery plan for your Fulton site.