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 Lee Vining Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Lee Vining is a small mountain community with a city population of 455 that sits inside a growing regional economy (metro area population 2.5+ million). With steady development at a 0.70% annual growth rate, homeowners here face occasional grading, driveway, and foundation projects as new and renovated properties respond to regional demand. The local climate — about 228 sunny days per year, 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, and hardiness zone 8b — creates a mix of dry, sun-exposed summers and enough precipitation to require sensible drainage planning. For many homeowners, sourcing reliable fill materials is essential: quality aggregates shorten project timelines, reduce rework, and help prevent water pooling and erosion on sloped lots or compacted pads.Popular Projects in Lee Vining This Season
- Driveway Raise Fill Dirt28 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt20 tons
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt24 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt16 tons
Lee Vining Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 455
- 🏡 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 Lee Vining Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Conditions
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: Fill Dirt performs best when clean and low in organic material; compact in 4- to 6-inch lifts and include a simple perimeter drain on sites with 34.25 inches of annual rainfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Lee Vining Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Lee Vining.
Fill dirt is a coarse, low-organic soil used to raise grade, fill voids, and support landscaping or construction. In Lee Vining and Mono County you can usually source locally produced fill dirt, though color and texture vary with local geology. Hello Gravel can connect you with nearby suppliers that deliver to the area.
Delivered prices vary with haul distance, truck type, site access, and moisture content; in the Lee Vining area expect a typical range of about $20 to $55 per ton (roughly $15 to $40 per cubic yard) delivered. Remote or steep-access jobs and requests for faster delivery can push costs higher. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order and can provide a firm quote for your zip code.
Hello Gravel works with local Mono County suppliers and contracted haulers who deliver via dump trucks (tri-axle, pup, or smaller end dumps). Minimum orders are generally 3 tons; common tri-axle loads are 10-18 tons, while smaller pup trucks carry about 5-8 tons. Longer hauls from regional yards or difficult access sites increase per-ton delivery fees.
For freeze-thaw areas around Lee Vining use a low-organic, well-graded fill with modest fines to aid compaction but still allow drainage—generally targeting about 15% to 30% fines by weight. Avoid high-clay or organic soils that hold water and contribute to frost heave. For structural work, follow an engineer's specification or request engineered fill from your supplier.
Standard practice is to place fill in lifts and compact each lift; typical loose lift thickness is 6 to 12 inches depending on equipment and material. Contractors commonly target 90% to 95% of standard Proctor density for structural fills; compaction equipment ranges from plate compactors for small areas to vibratory rollers for large lifts. Drivers may offer limited tailgate spreading but compaction is usually done separately by the customer or a contractor.
Yes, Mono County and state agencies have rules that may affect soil import near sensitive areas such as Mono Lake; restrictions can include erosion control, weed-free requirements, and water-quality protections. Always check with Mono County Planning, Mono County Public Works, and the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board before importing large quantities. Hello Gravel can help identify local suppliers to reduce cross-county transport and potential permitting complexity.
Fill dirt density varies with moisture and compaction; a practical planning range is about 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard. Many people use 1.4 tons per cubic yard as a working average—so 10 cubic yards would be roughly 14 tons. For final engineering or hauling weight calculations, request a supplier-specific density or test sample.
Fill dirt is suitable as general grade material and for non-structural fills, but it is not an ideal wearing surface for driveways—use road base, crushed rock, or decomposed granite on top. Septic backfill may accept fill dirt if it is clean, free of organics, and meets local code; always confirm with your local health department. Building pads usually require engineered, compacted fill and sometimes sub-base rock; consult an engineer for foundations.
Loose fill dirt alone performs poorly on steep slopes and can erode during heavy rain or rapid snowmelt; it also may not provide reliable drainage. For slopes use engineered solutions: benching or terracing, geotextile fabrics, erosion-control mats, and rock armor where needed. Adding vegetation or a rock cap and proper drainage outlets reduces erosion risk in the Sierra Nevada foothills and high-desert areas.
Fill dirt surfaces will settle and may shift over time, especially through freeze-thaw and wet-dry cycles common at Lee Vining elevation. Plan for initial settlement, occasional regrading, and adding surface material (gravel or topsoil) to maintain drainage and finish appearance. Regular inspections after spring thaw and after major storms will help catch issues early.
Typical delivery trucks in the area include tri-axle end dumps (largest, ~10-18 tons per load), pup trucks (smaller, ~5-8 tons), and smaller dump trucks for tight access. Steep, narrow, or unstable driveways may require smaller trucks, offloading by hand, or additional labor—expect extra access fees for difficult drops. Send site photos at checkout or call our team so we can match the right truck and give an accurate delivery quote.
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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