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.
What's your delivery address?
Related Materials Available in Oak Glen, CA
Fill Dirt: Stable Base For Sunny Climates • Next-Day Fill Dirt Delivery Available
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.
How Hello Gravel Works?
Simple, fast, and reliable fill dirt delivery in Oak Glen
Find Your Material
Browse our products or take our quiz.
Calculate Amount Needed
Use our calculator to determine quantity. Calculator found on any product page.
Schedule Delivery
Choose your preferred date and time frame. Place your order online. We will call to confirm within 24 hours.
Materials Delivered
We source materials locally through our trusted supplier network and deliver straight to your home or job site.
Get an estimate for your project in 60 seconds
Your information is secure
Why Oak Glen Chooses Hello Gravel
Trusted by homeowners and contractors throughout Oak Glen
Free Local Delivery
Free local delivery via dump truck using our trusted supplier network.
Local Quality Standards
Materials are quality checked to ensure 100% satisfaction.
Local Support Team
We will be with you through delivery. Call us any time if you need to make any changes to your order.
Quick Turnaround
Most deliveries within 2-4 business days. If you need a rush delivery, give us a call!
Why Oak Glen Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Oak Glen's city population is 1.0+ million, with a broader metro area population of 2.5+ million supporting steady development across the region. The area's growth rate of 0.70% annually, together with 228 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 34.25 inches, creates a local demand for reliable sitework and landscaping materials. Homeowners and contractors are routinely regrading yards, building retaining walls, and preparing foundations to manage both intense sun and seasonal downpours. In hardiness zone 8b conditions, choosing the right aggregate up front helps prevent settling, erosion, and drainage problems. That makes quality fill dirt a go-to material for projects that require consistent compaction, predictable performance, and a stable base for topsoil, turf, and hardscape. Fill Dirt is dense, unamended earth used to raise grades, backfill excavations, and create stable subgrades before finishing layers are applied. In Oak Glen's mix of sun and rain, well-graded fill dirt reduces future settling and helps establish proper drainage for lawns, garden beds, and driveways. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers who source regionally appropriate fill dirt and coordinate delivery by professional dump truck fleets. Standard delivery requires 2+ business days, with a next-day delivery option for qualifying orders placed before noon CST. Our ordering tools and team guidance make it straightforward to calculate quantities and schedule delivery so your project keeps moving.Popular Projects in Oak Glen This Season
- Raised Garden Fill Dirt4 tons
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt25 tons
- Retaining Wall Fill Dirt18 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt35 tons
Oak Glen Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 1.0+ million
- 🏡 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 Oak Glen Projects
- Oct–Nov: Optimal Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: High Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Winter Saturation Risk
Summer Tip: Use fill dirt to raise low spots and slope soil away from foundations rather than mixing it with topsoil; compact in layers and plan for drainage given Oak Glen's annual rainfall of 34.25 inches.
Material Calculator for Oak Glen Projects
Calibrated for desert landscaping and Oak Glen property sizes
Get started by entering your details below!
Quantity Recommendations
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.
Want to ensure you order the right amount?
Get a callback from our specialist during business hours. Enter your details below!
Looking for Fill Dirt in Oak Glen ?
Frequently Asked Questions - Oak Glen Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Oak Glen.
Generally yes: clean fill dirt (native, unprocessed soil) is usually less expensive than crushed gravel because it requires less processing. Local rates in Oak Glen depend on supplier availability and haul distance up into the foothills, so price differences can vary; use Hello Gravel to get an exact, delivery-inclusive quote for your zip code.
Fill dirt is mostly natural soil, often with fines and some rock, used to raise or level ground; gravel is crushed rock or rounded stone used for drainage and structural bases. In Oak Glen, fill dirt is better for bulk grading while gravel is preferred for driveways, drainage trenches, and compacted bases.
You can compact fill dirt to improve stability, but it rarely provides the same load-bearing or drainage performance as compacted crushed stone. Proper compaction requires layering in 4-6 inch lifts, moisture control, and plate rollers or vibratory compactors; in Oak Glen's foothill soils, extra attention to moisture and compaction helps reduce future settling.
No — fill dirt is not a good top layer for patios or driveways because it holds moisture and can settle or rut over time. For a durable surface in Oak Glen you should use a compacted subbase of crushed stone or 3/4" minus material topped with appropriate surfacing.
Costs vary by truck size, distance, and site access; a typical tri-axle load (roughly 10-14 cubic yards) in the Oak Glen area can range widely depending on supplier and haul conditions. For an accurate price including delivery and any access fees, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or request a quote from our team.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 1 inch you need about 3.1 cubic yards of material. Adjust up for compaction and settling — plan an extra 5-15% and use Hello Gravel's calculator for a delivery-ready estimate for Oak Glen.
You can put gravel over fill dirt, but the fill must be properly compacted and graded first to prevent uneven settling. Adding a geotextile fabric and a compacted crushed-stone base before the gravel will improve drainage and longevity, which is especially important in Oak Glen's variable soils and seasonal rains.
Yes — clean gravel or drain rock at the bottom of a hole works well for drainage, but avoid relying on fill dirt for the drainage layer because it usually contains fines that trap water. Use clean aggregate and a filter fabric to keep fill soil from migrating into the gravel, particularly on sloped or run-off prone sites in Oak Glen.
Fill dirt will not harden like concrete. To build a hard surface use concrete, asphalt, or a well-compacted aggregate base; soil stabilization additives exist but require proper mixing and engineering and are not the same as concrete.
No — simply sprinkling cement over the top of fill dirt will not create a durable surface. Proper soil stabilization or a concrete slab requires correct proportions, mixing, compaction, and often professional equipment; consult a contractor for structural surfaces in Oak Glen.
Fill dirt typically has lower permeability than gravel because of its fines and clay content, so it does not drain as quickly. For areas in Oak Glen with seasonal storms, plan for proper drainage using gravel, perforated pipe, or engineered fill to avoid pooling and erosion.
Coverage depends on desired depth and the material's density, but a useful guideline is to work in cubic yards: one cubic yard covers 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth. Because a cubic yard of fill dirt often weighs about 1.1 to 1.4 tons, check Hello Gravel's calculator or ask our team to convert your needed depth and area into tons for Oak Glen deliveries.
Common drawbacks include settling over time, poor drainage if the soil has fines or clay, and potential for vegetation issues if the dirt contains debris or roots. Plan for proper compaction, grading, and drainage design to avoid erosion and uneven settling on Oak Glen's hilly and rainy terrain.
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.
Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!
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.
Delivery Coverage by ZIP Code
Browse the list to confirm delivery availability
We Also Deliver To Nearby Cities
+1037 more cities
Get an estimate for your project in 60 seconds
Your information is secure