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 Lakewood Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Lakewood is home to 74,470 residents and sits within a metro area of 2.5+ million people, experiencing steady expansion at a growth rate of 3.20% annually. With a climate that averages 228 sunny days annually and 34.25 inches of rainfall, and classified in hardiness zone 8b, local landscaping and light-construction projects demand materials that handle both wet winters and extended sun exposure. Homeowners here routinely need reliable soil for grading, raising low spots, building terraces, and preparing bases for patios, driveways, and lawns. As development continues, consistent access to quality fill material helps prevent erosion, reduce settling, and ensure proper drainage for new plantings and structures—making good fill dirt a common and practical requirement for Lakewood properties.Popular Projects in Lakewood This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt15 tons
- Foundation Slab Fill Dirt60 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Raised Planter Fill Dirt10 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt80 tons
Lakewood Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Lakewood, California
- 🏘️ Population: 74,470
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 3.20% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Lakewood Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Soil Conditions
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Window
- Dec–Jan: Peak Wet Season
Summer Tip: Choose compactable, low-organic-content fill dirt for Lakewood’s mix of 34.25 inches of annual rainfall and 228 sunny days; order in the platform’s 3-ton minimum increments and request tailgate spreading if needed (driver discretion).
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Frequently Asked Questions - Lakewood Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Lakewood.
Fill dirt is inexpensive, coarse native soil used to raise grades, fill holes, or build up low spots before final landscaping. In Lakewood, CA, homeowners use it to level yards, raise driveways, or bring sites to grade before adding topsoil, sod, or hardscape. It is not a planting soil, so always plan to cap it with screened topsoil or compost if you intend to grow grass or gardens.
Calculate volume: length x width x depth (in feet) = cubic feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. Example: a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide area at 4 in depth needs about 2.5 cubic yards (20 x 10 x 0.333 / 27). Increase depth for compaction allowance and order a 5-10% overage to account for settling and shrinkage.
Fill dirt can be used to level a yard, but long-term settlement is likely unless the material is compacted in lifts and properly graded. For stable results in Lakewood, compact each 6-8 inch lift with a plate compactor and consider contractor-grade engineered fill for large lifts; top with screened topsoil for planting. If you want Hello Gravel to deliver and a contractor to compact, request that service separately since drivers typically do not perform compaction.
Yes, you can order delivery to your Lakewood address, but tailgate spreading by the driver is at their discretion and not guaranteed. Most customers hire local landscapers or grading contractors for professional spreading, grading, and compaction; Hello Gravel can coordinate delivery while you arrange installation. Mention spreading requests in the Order Notes and contact our team for help connecting with local contractors.
Deliveries in Lakewood are typically via tri-axle dump trucks; minimum orders are generally 3 tons. Standard scheduling requires 2+ business days, and next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Drivers will place material where safe and accessible; note that overhead wires, gates, narrow driveways, or local parking restrictions can affect placement and may require a smaller load or alternate drop location.
You should not place finished gravel directly over loose fill dirt without preparing a compacted base. In Lakewood, compact the fill dirt and add a 3-4 inch layer of crusher run or base rock, then compact again before installing surface gravel or pavers. Adding a geotextile fabric can help separate the fill from the base and reduce mixing over time.
Start by compacting the fill dirt, then install geotextile fabric to limit mixing and weeds if desired. Place 3-6 inches of crushed base (crusher run or compactable aggregate), compact in lifts, and finally add the finish gravel. Local suppliers in Southern California often sell these base materials and can recommend mixes for your project.
Many suppliers serving Lakewood offer screened topsoil, blended soil mixes, and screened fill dirt for planting use. If you need topsoil for gardens or to cap a fill area, request screened topsoil specifically; suppliers can often deliver either in the same truck or on a separate delivery. Note that converting raw fill dirt into usable topsoil typically requires screening, organic amendments, and testing for contaminants.
Suppliers sometimes offer blends or stabilized aggregates, but plain fill dirt is not usually sold as a stabilized surface material. For improved load-bearing or driveways, contractors recommend a compactable base such as crusher run or engineered fill and mechanical compaction rather than just adding sand. If you want a stabilized surface, ask suppliers about crusher run, road base, or polymer-stabilized products and coordinate installation with a contractor.
Common issues include settling, poor drainage, weed growth, and nutrient-poor surface for plants. Reduce these problems by compacting in lifts, installing proper drainage and grading away from structures, capping with screened topsoil for planting areas, and using geotextile fabric or base rock under hardscapes. For structural fills near foundations or driveways, consult a contractor or engineer to specify appropriate material and compaction.
Hello Gravel provides online calculators and can often estimate quantities from property dimensions or photos, but many suppliers or local contractors offer onsite measurements and formal estimates. If you need a precise takeoff for grading or structural fills in Lakewood, request an in-person estimate so compaction, existing contours, and access constraints are evaluated. Contact our team for help arranging an estimator if needed.
Lakewood's Southern California climate means long dry summers and occasional heavy winter rains, so consider drainage and erosion control when placing fill dirt. Local fill materials may contain a mix of sand, silt, and clay depending on supplier source, so expect regional variation and note any preferences in Order Notes. When in doubt, ask for a description or sample and plan for compaction and erosion protection during the rainy season.
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!
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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.
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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