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 Los Banos Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Los Banos (population 47,490) sits in a growing West California region with a steady 0.40% annually increase, a climate of 228 sunny days and 34.25 inches of rain per year, and a USDA hardiness zone of 8b. Those conditions support active landscaping, home additions, and infrastructure repairs that create steady demand for bulk materials. Homeowners and small contractors increasingly need reliable aggregates for grading, raising low spots, creating level pads for sheds and patios, and improving drainage. With local growth and construction activity, choosing the right fill material matters: consistent compaction, proper runoff management, and regional soil compatibility help projects last longer and require less rework.Popular Projects in Los Banos This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt25 tons
- Driveway Raise Fill Dirt60 tons
- Pool Pad Fill Dirt40 tons
- Septic Pad Fill Dirt30 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt200 tons
Los Banos Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 47,490
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Los Banos Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Caution
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Fill dirt is best compacted in 4–6 inch lifts and capped with topsoil if you plan to plant; in Los Banos, plan for runoff control given 34.25 inches of annual rain.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Los Banos Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Los Banos.
Yes — fill dirt is generally cheaper than crushed gravel because it is mostly subsoil with fewer processing costs. In Los Banos you will often find lower prices for fill dirt used for grading and raising ground, but final cost depends on haul distance, moisture content, and whether you need screening or compaction services. Use Hello Gravel's quote tool to get a local delivered price for your zip code.
Fill dirt is mostly native subsoil with little to no rock and is used to build up or level ground, while gravel is crushed rock used for drainage and surface wear. In Los Banos' Central Valley soils, fill dirt often contains clay and compacts differently than gravel, so choose fill dirt for bulk volume and gravel where drainage and load-bearing are needed. If you need both, we can deliver fill dirt for grading and gravel for the top layer.
Fill dirt can be used to raise or level the base under a driveway, but it is not an ideal wearing surface. For a durable Los Banos driveway, compacted fill dirt can form the subgrade, then add several inches of base rock or crushed gravel for strength and drainage. Skipping the proper base will likely cause settling and ruts over time.
Compact the fill dirt in lifts, remove organic material, and consider geotextile fabric if the ground is soft or silty. In Los Banos, where clay soils are common, place 3 to 6 inches of compacted base rock over the fill dirt before your top gravel to improve drainage and prevent mixing. Request tailgate spreading at checkout and the driver will assess if they can help, but plan for mechanical compaction.
That depends on the depth you need. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches deep equals about 12.3 cubic yards (roughly 16 tons depending on moisture). Use Hello Gravel's calculator or contact our team with your desired depth to get an exact quantity and a delivered price for Los Banos.
Tri-axle dump trucks commonly used in our network carry about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt. Local delivered price per truck will vary by supplier, distance, and material quality — estimate cost by multiplying the supplier's per-cubic-yard delivered rate by the truck volume, or get a truckload quote from Hello Gravel for a Los Banos delivery. Remember our minimum order is 3 tons, and delivery timing and fees may apply.
You should not skip compaction — loose fill dirt will settle, especially in Los Banos where seasonal moisture can cause movement. Compact fill dirt in 4- to 6-inch lifts with a plate compactor or roller before adding gravel to minimize future settling. If you need help, request advice from our team when ordering so the delivery and material choice fit your plan.
For drainage, use clean drain rock or washed gravel rather than fill dirt, because fill dirt contains fines and clay that inhibit water flow. Fill dirt is good for backfilling and grading, but for French drains or dry wells in Los Banos, rely on coarse gravel and proper pipe placement to ensure effective drainage. If you need both materials, order them together to coordinate delivery.
For a typical residential driveway, build the subgrade with compacted fill dirt in 4- to 6-inch lifts until you reach the planned elevation, then add 4 to 8 inches of compacted base rock on top. In Los Banos' clay-prone soils, err on the side of thicker base and good compaction to resist frost heave and rutting during wet seasons. Consult a contractor for vehicular loads and local soil conditions if you have heavy traffic.
No — 2 inches of gravel is not sufficient for a driveway. You should have a properly compacted fill dirt subgrade plus at least 4 to 6 inches of compacted base rock and then 1 to 3 inches of surface gravel depending on traffic. In Los Banos, a thicker base helps prevent washouts and rutting during seasonal rains.
Fill dirt is usually sold by the cubic yard or ton, not in 50 lb bags, but a 50 lb bag is roughly 0.5 cubic foot (about 0.02 cubic yard). That will cover about 6.5 sq ft at 1 inch depth or about 3.2 sq ft at 2 inches depth, so large jobs are far more economical by the yard or ton. For Los Banos deliveries, order by cubic yards through Hello Gravel for best pricing and convenience.
You can place fill dirt on top of existing ground, but success depends on the existing surface condition. If the current soil is soft, organic, or uneven (common in parts of Los Banos), you should remove topsoil and compact the subgrade in sections to avoid future settling. Contact our team to discuss your site so we can recommend the right material and delivery method.
Start by removing topsoil and roots where possible, then install a geotextile fabric over compacted fill dirt before adding gravel; this helps reduce weeds but is not a permanent solution. Use a thick gravel layer, edge the area, and maintain with periodic weed control and weed barrier repairs to keep areas looking clean in Los Banos' warm growing season. If persistent weeds are an issue, consider landscape fabric plus a chemical or manual maintenance plan.
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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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