Fill Dirt in Granada Hills North, CA

Delivered price varies with supplier, truck access, and how far the load travels from the source, but in Granada Hills North a tri-axle dump delivery of fill dirt typically runs in the range of about $400 to $1,200. Jobs with difficult access, on-site spreading, or tight lead times tend toward the higher end. For an exact number, request a quote for your zip code so local suppliers and hauling costs are reflected.

Delivered fill-dirt prices in the Granada Hills North area usually fall roughly between $15 and $45 per cubic yard, depending on material quality, moisture content, and delivery distance. That range reflects local Southern California sourcing and haul costs; compacted or screened fill dirt may cost more. Use our material calculator or get a quote to see site-specific pricing.

Gravel and fill dirt serve different purposes: fill dirt is appropriate for bulk elevation, rough grading, and structural backfill when compacted, while gravel is used for drainage, finished drive surfaces, and base layers. For backfill that requires compaction to meet Los Angeles County/City inspection specs, engineered fill or compacted fill dirt is usually required rather than loose gravel. Always check with Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety or your local inspector for specific permit standards before substituting materials.

Approximate volumes for 1,000 sq ft are: 2" = 6.2 yd3, 3" = 9.3 yd3, 4" = 12.4 yd3, 6" = 18.5 yd3. Using a typical delivered price range of $20 to $45 per cubic yard, material+delivery costs for 1,000 sq ft would be about $125 to $834 depending on depth and supplier. Final cost depends on site access, compaction needs, and whether spreading is requested—get a local quote for an accurate total.

If you mean a single-car parking pad of about 10' x 20' (200 sq ft) at a 3" base, you need roughly 1.9 cubic yards of base material. In Granada Hills North expect materials and delivery to run a few hundred dollars, with compaction and labor adding several hundred more; a typical total ballpark is $500 to $2,000 depending on finish, base preparation, and contractor rates. For a longer or wider driveway, scale quantities and ask for a site-specific quote.

A quick rule: 1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. Coverage by 1 yd3: about 162 sq ft at 2" depth, 108 sq ft at 3", 81 sq ft at 4", and 54 sq ft at 6". Typical fill dirt in this region weighs roughly 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard (about 2,400 to 3,000 lb), so one ton is roughly 0.7 to 0.8 yd3 depending on moisture and compaction.

Most standard pickup beds safely carry about 0.5 to 1.0 cubic yard of loose fill dirt, and weight limits may be reached before the bed looks full. For jobs over 1 to 2 cubic yards, or when you want fast unloading in one drop, a dump-truck delivery is the better option; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons and tri-axle trucks are commonly used in the area. Also consider local street access and weight restrictions before loading a pickup.

The cheaper option depends on volume and disposal distance. For small piles (a few yards), hauling in a pickup or hiring a local haul-away may be less expensive; for larger volumes (several cubic yards) a roll-off dumpster can be more convenient and sometimes more cost-effective since it includes disposal and pickup. Get both local dumpster rental and hauling quotes—Los Angeles-area disposal fees and landfill zones affect the final price.

Fill dirt is inexpensive and good for raising grade, backfill, and creating a stable base when compacted, but it is not suitable as a finished driveway surface and can erode in heavy rain. Pea gravel and decomposed granite (DG) are better surfacing materials: pea gravel drains well and is low cost but shifts easily, while DG compacts into a firmer, lower-maintenance surface. In Granada Hills North’s Mediterranean climate, consider drainage and occasional heavy storms—use fill dirt for grade work and a gravel or DG finish with proper base and edging for driveways.

Yes—polymer-stabilized decomposed granite, resin-bound gravels, and other binding systems are available from local contractors in the Los Angeles area. These products typically cost significantly more than loose fill dirt or plain gravel—often 2 to 4 times the material-only price—because they require special binders and professional installation. They offer better durability and reduced dust, but for basic bulk fill or rough grading, plain fill dirt remains the lower-cost choice.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons; standard delivery lead time is typically 2+ business days, and next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Delivery fees depend on supplier location, access, and load size—some areas offer free delivery for certain quantities while others charge a freight fee. Request a zip-code specific quote on our site to see exact minimums, fees, and available delivery dates.

Small 50-lb bags of soil or topsoil typically cost a few dollars to around $10 per bag at retail stores, which works out far more expensive per cubic yard than bulk delivery. Bags make sense for very small repairs or tight-access areas where a dump truck can't reach and you only need a few square feet of material. For anything approaching 1 cubic yard or more in Granada Hills North, bulk delivery is almost always more economical and faster.