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 Suited For Knightsen's Climate • Next-Day Fill Dirt Delivery Available
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 Knightsen Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Knightsen (city population 829) sits within a quietly growing West California metro area (metro area population 2.5+ million) that records 228 sunny days per year and receives about 34.25 inches of rain annually. With a hardiness zone of 8b and steady development at 0.70% annually, homeowners here see incremental construction and landscaping demand—everything from grading and driveway repairs to foundation backfill and raised planting beds. That steady, modest growth plus a climate of warm, sunny stretches punctuated by seasonal rain makes reliable, locally sourced aggregates important. Homeowners want materials they can trust to compact well, control drainage, and reduce future settling, so quality fill dirt often becomes a first step in many outdoor projects.Popular Projects in Knightsen This Season
- Yard Grade Raise Fill Dirt20 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- Shed Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt10 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt5 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt30 tons
Knightsen Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 829
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Knightsen Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wetness
- May–Sept: Dry Season Ideal
- Dec–Jan: Wet Winter Limits
Summer Tip: Choose clean, well-graded fill dirt and compact in 4–6 inch lifts to reduce settling; factor in Knightsen’s 34.25 inches of annual rainfall when planning drainage and grading.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Knightsen Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Knightsen.
Delivered fill dirt in Knightsen commonly runs in the range of about $30 to $70 per ton, depending on local supplier, haul distance, and moisture content. Prices can be higher for short-notice delivery or if the site is difficult to access. Hello Gravel shows transparent pricing during checkout and requires a 3-ton minimum order.
Suppliers usually price fill dirt by the ton or by the cubic yard; in Knightsen expect both options. For quick conversions, one cubic yard of loose fill dirt is roughly 1.2 to 1.4 tons depending on moisture and compaction, so check the supplier units when ordering.
Fill dirt can be used in Knightsen for grading and yard build-up, but it does not solve poor drainage in clay soils on its own. Because Knightsen can have seasonal rainfall and clay can hold water, plan for drainage (swales, drains) and use well-draining mixes or engineered fills in areas with water issues. For critical areas consult a local soils or drainage pro before placing large fills.
For simple yard grading, clean fill dirt with low organic content is fine. For a driveway base you should use a structural material like road base or engineered base rock rather than plain fill dirt, since those materials provide better load-bearing and drainage. Ask Hello Gravel to quote both plain fill dirt and road base so you can compare.
Calculate cubic yards first: area (sq ft) x depth (ft) divided by 27 equals cubic yards. Multiply cubic yards by about 1.25 (tons per cubic yard is roughly 1.2-1.4) to estimate tons, and remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum. If you want, use our online calculator or provide your project dimensions and we can help confirm quantities.
Permit needs depend on the project. Small yard grading usually does not require a permit, but backfill for foundations, retaining walls, or certain graded slopes often requires a permit and compaction testing per Contra Costa County. Check with the Contra Costa County Building Department or your project inspector before ordering fill for structural work.
For structural fills inspectors commonly ask for 90-95% of standard Proctor density with compaction done in lifts of about 4 to 8 inches and testing at intervals. Proper compaction reduces settlement; for non-structural landscaping fills you can be more flexible but still should place and compact in manageable lifts. For engineered or load-bearing fills hire a compaction contractor and request tests to satisfy inspectors.
Settlement depends on existing soils, moisture, and compaction; properly placed and tested fills usually have minimal settlement (often less than 0.5 inch). Uncompacted or poorly consolidated fills, especially over wet clay or organic soils, can settle 1 to 2 inches or more during the first year. To limit settlement, remove organics, place in lifts, and compact to the specified density.
Fill dirt used for grading and yard leveling can last many years if it was placed and compacted correctly and the area has good drainage. For driveways and patios a top layer of engineered base or gravel is recommended to prevent erosion and rutting; without that, unpaved fills may require regrading every few seasons. Regular drainage maintenance will extend lifespan in West California's seasonal weather.
Use engineered base or road base for a driveway because those materials are designed to support vehicle loads and provide drainage. Fill dirt is appropriate for raising grade or filling low spots but is not ideal as a driveway surface or structural base. If you need both, place compacted fill dirt to shape the grade and then install a compacted road base layer on top.
Hello Gravel typically delivers in tri-axle dump trucks with a 3-ton minimum order, standard delivery in 2+ business days and next-day available if ordered before noon CST for an extra fee. Provide clear delivery notes about access, desired drop location, and any overhead or driveway restrictions; drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but it is not guaranteed. Additional fees may apply for tight access, long driveways, or off-road placement.
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!
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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