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 Orinda Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Orinda is a suburban city of 19,700 residents in West California, where mature residential lots and hilly terrain drive steady demand for landscaping and light construction work. With a growth rate of 0.70% annually and a broader metro area population of 2.5+ million, local remodeling, driveway regrades, and drainage improvements are common. Orinda's temperate weather—about 233 sunny days a year and roughly 34.40 inches of annual rainfall in USDA hardiness zone 8b—means homeowners need materials that balance drainage, compaction, and long-term stability. For many projects, reliable aggregates are essential: they prevent settlement, control runoff on slopes, and form a stable base for patios, retaining walls, and planting terraces. Fill Dirt is a practical, cost-effective choice for raising grade, backfilling footings, and stabilizing slopes because it contains fewer organic materials and compacts well for long-term support. In Orinda's mix of winter rains and sunny drying periods, using dense, low-organic fill dirt reduces erosion and helps maintain consistent grades across properties. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers familiar with regional soils, manages ordering and delivery, and coordinates drop-off so the right material arrives at your site; tailgate spreading can be requested at checkout and will be assessed by the driver upon arrival.Popular Projects in Orinda This Season
- Grading for Driveway Fill Dirt60 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt8 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt25 tons
- Patio Pad Fill Dirt15 tons
Orinda Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 19,700
- 🏡 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 Orinda Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: Too Dry For Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Wet Weather Delays
Summer Tip: Select low-organic, compactable fill dirt for slope work to reduce erosion during Orinda's 34.40 inches of annual rainfall, then top with amended topsoil before planting in hardiness zone 8b.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Orinda Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Orinda.
In Orinda, delivered fill dirt typically falls in the range of $40 to $80 per cubic yard, depending on whether it is screened/clean, the supplier, distance, and delivery options. Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons (about 2.5 cubic yards), though some suppliers accept small loads by the yard; full-truck pricing applies if you order a truckload. For an exact delivered price, check your zip code in our checkout or contact our team.
A straightforward calculation gives about 6.2 cubic yards for 2 inches and 12.3 cubic yards for 4 inches. Allowing for compaction and some waste (roughly 10-20%) raises those totals to about 7 cubic yards for 2 inches and about 14 cubic yards for 4 inches in Orinda conditions. Always round up slightly and check the slope and soil conditions on your site before ordering.
A common tri-axle dump truck carries roughly 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt, which converts to about 12 to 17 tons depending on material density. At delivered per-yard rates of $40 to $80, a single truckload typically ranges from about $400 to $1,120 before any special fees. Exact truck size, local supply, and whether you request screened material or spreading will affect the final price.
Fill dirt is fine for raising low spots and grading a yard, but it is not recommended as a final driveway base where drainage and load-bearing are important. Many suppliers on our platform can deliver and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but spreading and professional compaction are not guaranteed through delivery and usually require a contractor. If you need compaction or a driveway-ready base, ask our team to coordinate a local contractor or request spreading in the Order Notes and be prepared that driver approval on-site is required.
Assuming a 20-foot by 10-foot single-car driveway and a 4 to 6 inch base, you would need about 4 to 7 cubic yards of material after compaction. Material and delivery at $40 to $80 per cubic yard puts the dirt cost between roughly $160 and $560, and compacting labor or hiring a contractor typically adds $150 to $600 depending on equipment and access. Note that for driveway bases we generally recommend crushed rock instead of fill dirt for long-term drainage and load support; that will change material and compaction specs and costs.
For drainage and a durable driveway base, crushed gravel or crushed rock is the better choice because it sheds water and compacts to a stable, load-bearing surface. Fill dirt holds moisture and can settle and soften over time, which can lead to ruts and drainage problems on hilly Orinda lots. Cost-wise, clean crushed rock may be similar or slightly more per cubic yard than unmanaged fill dirt, but its long-term performance usually makes it the more cost-effective option for driveways.
Yes, many local suppliers offer screened or 'clean' fill dirt that has had topsoil and large organic debris removed; this reduces the risk of unwanted vegetation and pests. Expect a price premium generally in the range of about $5 to $25 per cubic yard depending on local supply and how thoroughly the material is processed. If you need screened material, note that on your order and/or contact our sales team to confirm availability for your Orinda delivery.
For grading and raising areas, fill dirt is appropriate, but for drainage features like French drains, dry wells, or areas where water must flow, use drain rock or crushed rock instead. Hello Gravel offers both fill dirt and drain rock products through our marketplace; installation services are not guaranteed with delivery, though drivers may offer limited tailgate spreading. We can help connect you with local installers if you need full excavation, rock placement, and compaction services.
A standard tri-axle dump truck used in our network typically delivers about 10 to 14 cubic yards of fill dirt. You can order smaller quantities down to our minimum (3 tons, roughly 2.5 cubic yards), so partial truckloads are available in many locations, but full-truck pricing and availability vary by supplier and route. If you need a full truck or a specific truck type, note that in your order or contact our team to confirm.
Using the earlier volume estimates (about 7 cubic yards for 2 inches and about 14 cubic yards for 4 inches after compaction/waste), material and delivery at $40 to $80 per yard would put the dirt cost roughly between $280 and $560 for 2 inches, and $560 to $1,120 for 4 inches. If you add optional spreading and basic compaction labor, budget an extra $150 to $600 depending on access and whether you hire a contractor. For better drainage or driveway areas, consider crushed rock instead, which will change quantities and cost.
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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