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 Imperial Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Imperial (city population 23,710) sits inside a larger metro area of 2.5+ million residents and is experiencing steady, measured expansion with a growth rate of 0.40% annually. With 228 sunny days a year, an annual rainfall of 34.32 inches, and hardiness zone 8b, the local climate supports year-round landscaping and construction activity. That steady development, plus regional residential upgrades and small commercial work, drives demand for reliable bulk materials. Homeowners here often seek quality aggregates to correct grades, build retaining walls, raise foundation pads, and improve drainage. For many do-it-yourself projects, dependable fill material is the difference between a long-lasting grade change and recurring erosion or settlement problems.Popular Projects in Imperial This Season
- Backyard Raise Fill Dirt15 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt45 tons
- Grading for Drainage Fill Dirt25 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
Imperial Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 23,710
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.32 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Imperial Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: In Imperial's climate, choose fill dirt with good compaction properties and add a 2–4 inch topsoil layer for planting; compact in lifts to reduce future settling after seasonal rains.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Imperial Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Imperial.
Typical delivered prices for bulk fill dirt in the Imperial area vary by supplier, truck distance, and material quality. Expect roughly $10 to $35 per ton (about $13 to $45 per cubic yard) as a rough range, with lower prices near local pits and higher prices for long hauls or specialty screened fill. Use Hello Gravel to check exact pricing and delivery fees for your zip code and project size.
In Imperial you can source fill dirt from local sand and gravel plants, landscape suppliers, and regional quarries in the Imperial Valley and nearby cities like El Centro and Brawley. Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and contracted haulers so you can compare quotes and schedule delivery without calling multiple companies. Enter your zip code on our site to see available suppliers and delivery options.
Imperial’s hot, dry climate causes soil to shrink and dust if the material is too dry, and irrigation runoff can introduce salts that harm plant growth and can affect some finishes. Choose low-organic, well-graded fill dirt and consider having the material tested for salts if used near irrigated landscapes or planting beds. Proper compaction and drainage design will reduce shrink, settlement, and salt-related problems.
For driveways and parking pads, use a compactable granular subbase or road base (crushed rock or gravel) rather than loose fill dirt to ensure drainage and load-bearing capacity. For foundation backfill, use clean, low-organic, free-draining granular fill placed in controlled lifts and compacted to the project or code-specified density, and follow recommendations from your structural or geotechnical engineer. Always avoid high-organic topsoil for structural fills and confirm specs for frost or expansive-soil conditions if applicable.
Multiply area by depth: 1,000 sq ft x 0.5 ft = 500 cubic feet, which is about 18.5 cubic yards. Using a local estimate of about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard for fill dirt, you would need roughly 22 to 26 tons for that volume. Add about 5–10% extra to cover compaction and grading losses, so order around 24 to 29 tons to be safe.
Small, non-structural fills often do not require extensive testing, but larger grading, new foundations, or creating pads usually trigger Imperial County permits, compaction testing, and sometimes soil borings. Building and grading thresholds vary by project scope, so contact the Imperial County Building and Safety Department and consult a geotechnical engineer early if your project involves structural work, extensive grading, or drainage changes. Hello Gravel can deliver materials, but permit and testing responsibilities sit with the property owner or their contractor.
Fill dirt is inexpensive and good for raising ground but typically has poorer drainage and compaction performance than crushed rock or road base, making it a less suitable final surface for driveways and parking pads. Crushed rock or road base provides a stable, well-draining structural layer for vehicle traffic, while engineered fill is specified and tested for structural or foundation work. For load-bearing surfaces in Imperial’s climate, contractors usually prefer road base or compacted engineered fill over plain fill dirt.
Rural deliveries in Imperial County often carry extra fees when trucks must travel long distances, use off-road access, or when special placement is required, and some haulers set higher minimums for remote jobs. Hello Gravel’s platform lists a minimum order of 3 tons, but individual suppliers or long-haul deliveries may require larger minimums (commonly 6–10 tons) or additional charges. Check delivery details in checkout and ask suppliers about access, placement, and any rural delivery surcharges.
Clear vegetation, mark utilities, and designate the drop area so drivers know where to place material; provide a stable access route for trucks to avoid getting stuck in sandy soils. Place fill in 6- to 8-inch lifts and compact each lift to the specified density; in Imperial’s dry climate lightly moisten material before compaction to improve stability but avoid overwatering. For structural or drainage-critical areas, follow compaction instructions from your geotechnical or structural engineer and keep documentation of densities if required by permits.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
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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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