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 Newman Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Newman is a small but active community with a city population of 12,680 and a stable growth rate of 0.00% annually. The local climate—278 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 18.50 inches in USDA hardiness zone 8a—makes outdoor projects feasible year-round and drives steady demand for basic aggregates. Homeowners here frequently need materials to level yards, raise grades, backfill foundations, and improve drainage after seasonal rains. Because soil in the area can be sandy or compactable depending on micro-locations, residents look for reliable, low-organic fill material that reduces settling and supports landscaping and structural work over time. In Newman’s sunny, relatively dry environment, Fill Dirt is a practical choice for building up grade, filling trenches, and stabilizing areas before topsoil or pavement is added. Fill Dirt supplied with low organic content minimizes future subsidence and supports proper compaction to handle occasional rain from an annual rainfall of 18.50 inches. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and professional haul fleets to deliver area-appropriate Fill Dirt on a schedule that fits your project, with clear pricing, delivery options, and guidance on quantities so you get the right material without the guesswork.Popular Projects in Newman This Season
- Driveway grade Fill Dirt18 tons
- Raised garden bed Fill Dirt6 tons
- Yard regrade Fill Dirt25 tons
- Foundation backfill Fill Dirt12 tons
- Pool base Fill Dirt30 tons
Newman Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 12,680
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 18.50 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 278/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8a
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Newman Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: Too Much Heat
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: Request low-organic Fill Dirt and compact in 6–8 inch lifts to reduce settling; with an annual rainfall of 18.50 inches, grade soil away from foundations to protect structures.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Newman Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Newman.
Prices vary by supplier and exact material, but in the Newman area fill dirt typically runs between about $12 and $30 per ton delivered, depending on availability and distance. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and often offers clear upfront delivery pricing; larger orders can lower the per-ton delivered cost. For a typical 1,000 sq ft driveway raised 4 to 6 inches, expect roughly 14 to 21 tons of fill dirt, so multiply the per-ton rate by that quantity to estimate total material cost.
Average delivered prices near Newman commonly fall in the $12 to $30 per ton range, with variability from regional sourcing and season. Suppliers and haulers often provide lower per-ton pricing for larger orders, and contractors can usually arrange volume discounts; contact Hello Gravel to see negotiated regional rates and any contractor pricing available. Remember Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons and delivery options can affect total cost.
Fill dirt alone is usually not the best structural base over clay soils in Newman because it can settle and hold water, especially during wet winters. For driveways, contractors typically place a compacted engineered base such as gravel or crushed stone over or instead of loose fill dirt to improve drainage and load-bearing capacity. If you plan to use fill dirt for grade adjustments, consider combining it with proper compaction, geotextile fabric, and a crushed-rock base for the driving surface.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 4 inches you need about 12.3 cubic yards, and for 6 inches about 18.5 cubic yards. Fill dirt in loose volume converts to roughly 1.0 to 1.2 tons per cubic yard, so plan on approximately 14 to 21 tons total for a 4 to 6 inch lift. These figures are estimates; order slightly more to allow for minor settlement and grading.
As a simple base layer, fill dirt can settle and shift over time, especially through wet winters when soils move and then dry and shrink in hot summers. Proper compaction and placing fill dirt below a well-draining crushed-rock base will greatly extend performance; without those steps, you may see settling or ruts within a few seasons. For long-term stability on driveways, contractors usually recommend engineered fill and a compacted aggregate base rather than relying on fill dirt alone.
Crushed stone or gravel is typically the better long-term value for a driveway because it drains well, compacts to a stable base, and resists rutting under vehicle loads. Fill dirt is cheaper per ton and useful for grading or filling low spots, but it does not provide a durable driving surface and can lead to drainage and settlement problems if used as the primary base. Many homeowners use fill dirt to build up grades and then finish with a compacted crushed-stone base for the driveway surface.
Most local deliveries to Newman arrive as loose dump loads from contracted haulers; drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but that is not guaranteed. Compacted placement requires equipment such as a roller or plate compactor and is usually provided by the contractor or as an add-on service you arrange separately. If you need compaction or machine spreading, tell Hello Gravel at checkout or contact local suppliers so we can coordinate the right equipment and services.
Fill dirt can help regrade slopes and fill low spots, but it is typically not very permeable and won't solve drainage on its own. For erosion control on slopes, combine fill dirt with erosion-resistant surfacing such as rock, vegetation, or engineered drainage features like swales, French drains, or retaining structures. Local soil conditions and the wet-winter/ dry-summer climate mean you should plan for both drainage and surface protection when placing fill on slopes.
Yes, for commercial or structural projects in Newman you will likely need permits and compliance with city or county building codes, which often require engineered fill specifications and compaction testing. Requirements depend on project scope, soil conditions, and local building officials, so contact the City of Newman building department and a geotechnical engineer early in the planning process. Hello Gravel can help supply the material, but engineered fill and testing are handled by specialists and must meet the project's permit conditions.
Recycled fill or reclaimed material is sometimes available from regional suppliers serving Newman and can be more cost-effective for large earthwork jobs. Contractors like recycled options for non-structural fills, but you should verify material composition, contaminants, and compaction properties before use, since specifications vary by supplier. Ask Hello Gravel to check local availability and request material documentation if you plan to use recycled fill for a project.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
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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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