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
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 Los Altos Hills Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Los Altos Hills, with a city population of 100,051, sits in a hilly, suburban portion of West California where steady development and landscaping projects are common. The area has a growth rate of 0.70% annually, and benefits from a temperate climate with 233 sunny days per year, an annual rainfall of 34.40 inches, and placement in hardiness zone 8b. Those conditions support year-round outdoor work but also create demand for reliable grading and drainage solutions—homeowners and contractors often need clean, compactable materials to finish foundations, build terraces, backfill retaining walls, and regrade driveways. Because Fill Dirt plays a structural role rather than a top dressing, buyers in Los Altos Hills prioritize material with low organic content, consistent compaction, and local sourcing that matches the region’s geology.Popular Projects in Los Altos Hills This Season
- House Pad Fill Dirt250 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt50 tons
- Retaining Wall Fill Dirt40 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Landscape Berm Fill Dirt20 tons
Los Altos Hills Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 100,051
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.40 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 233/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Los Altos Hills Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Saturated Winter Risk
Summer Tip: For hillside grading in Los Altos Hills, choose well-graded, low-organic Fill Dirt and compact it in 4–6 inch lifts; schedule deliveries when the forecast is dry—Los Altos Hills averages 233 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 34.40 inches.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Los Altos Hills Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Los Altos Hills.
In most cases fill dirt is cheaper per cubic yard than decorative gravel because it is a lower-grade material with less processing. In Los Altos Hills you should still factor in hauling and placement on steep lots; Hello Gravel can provide a local quote so you can compare delivered prices for your address.
Fill dirt is soil used to raise or level ground and usually contains clay, sand, and small rock with minimal organic matter. Gravel is crushed stone used for drainage and surfaces; in Los Altos Hills use fill dirt to build or level grades and gravel where drainage or a finished surface is needed.
Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to level yards, but you should compact it in lifts rather than dumping a single large pile. Because Los Altos Hills has hilly topography and winter rains, plan for proper drainage, compaction, and a top layer of topsoil if you intend to grow grass or plants.
Alternatives include clean engineered fill, recycled concrete base, or a blend of topsoil and aggregate depending on your goal. For structural fills or driveways in Los Altos Hills, a compacted crushed rock or engineered fill may be better; for garden beds, use topsoil with compost instead of raw fill dirt.
Prices vary with supplier and haul distance, but local delivered fill dirt in the Bay Area typically falls in a range that depends on volume and access. For an accurate price for Los Altos Hills, request a quote from Hello Gravel—remember our minimum order is 3 tons and delivery costs reflect local haul conditions.
To estimate, multiply area by desired depth in feet and divide by 27. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 2 inches deep is about 6.2 cubic yards; at 4 inches it's about 12.3 cubic yards; and at 6 inches it's about 18.5 cubic yards.
Typical tri-axle dump trucks used by local haulers carry about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt per load, though capacity can vary by truck and material density. Hello Gravel partners with local haulers and will confirm truck size and number of loads when you get a quote.
You can place gravel over compacted fill dirt, but you need a stable compacted base and attention to drainage to prevent erosion on slopes. In Los Altos Hills, steeper sites often require terracing, geotextile, or retaining features and consultation with local contractors to avoid runoff issues.
Raw fill dirt usually lacks organic matter and may be too compacted for healthy turf on its own. For lawns, spread several inches of topsoil or a topsoil/compost mix over the fill and seed or sod; watering, fertilizing, and proper drainage are important given the local Mediterranean climate.
Stabilize fill dirt by placing it in thin lifts (4 to 8 inches), compacting each lift with appropriate equipment, and providing proper drainage. For Los Altos Hills slopes, consider erosion control measures like jute mesh, hydroseeding, retaining walls, or engineered solutions and check local codes for slope work.
The 70/30 rule usually refers to mixing about 70% soil with 30% organic material for planting mixes; it is not a standard for structural fills. For fill dirt projects in Los Altos Hills you should use clean compactable fill for bulk raising and reserve topsoil/compost mixes for the planting zone on the surface.
Big-box stores sometimes sell bagged fill or small amounts of bulk dirt, but they are generally not cost-effective for larger jobs. For residential-scale fills in Los Altos Hills, Hello Gravel's bulk delivery from local suppliers is usually more practical and less expensive than buying many bags.
If your goal is inexpensive ground cover, compacted crushed rock or recycled crushed concrete over a compacted fill base can be less expensive than decorative gravel. Consider local recycled materials or road base and ask Hello Gravel for local options that balance cost, appearance, and drainage needs.
Contact Hello Gravel as soon as possible—order changes are easier before the supplier dispatches a truck. We will do our best to accommodate modifications, but changes may be limited once the order is processed and a hauler is en route.
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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