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 Palm Desert Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Palm Desert is a growing community of 48,513 residents inside a metro area of 2.3+ million, seeing steady expansion at about 2.12% annually. The local climate—228 sunny days a year, 36.00 inches of annual rainfall, and a hardiness zone of 8b—drives a mix of xeric landscaping and development projects that need reliable earthmoving and grading materials. Homeowners here order fill dirt for raising grades, building pads for sheds and patios, backfilling around foundations, and improving drainage after heavy storms. Quality fill dirt with low organic content and good compaction characteristics reduces settling, helps protect hardscapes, and creates stable bases for landscaping or structural work in the desert environment. Because Palm Desert combines intense sun with occasional heavy rainfall, fill dirt is used both to create stable subgrades and to direct water away from structures. Fill dirt supplied locally tends to reflect regional soil composition, so working with a supplier familiar with West California soils helps you get material suited for compaction and grading. Hello Gravel connects homeowners with local suppliers and professional dump truck fleets, offers clear pricing and a simple online ordering process, and schedules deliveries (standard deliveries start at 2+ business days with a next-day option for qualifying orders). We make it easier to get the right fill dirt, on the right timeline, for projects big and small.Popular Projects in Palm Desert This Season
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt15 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Raised Home Pad Fill Dirt300 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
Palm Desert Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 48,513
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 36.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.12% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Palm Desert Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: Too Much Heat
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: For Palm Desert conditions, order slightly more fill dirt than theoretical volume to allow for compaction, and pair it with a thin layer of topsoil where you plan to plant—remember the area averages 36.00 inches of rain annually.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Palm Desert Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Palm Desert.
Fill dirt is generally cheaper per ton than gravel because it is screened soil without rock and does not need the same processing as decorative aggregates. In Palm Desert, expect lower unit costs for locally sourced fill dirt, but final price depends on delivery distance, minimum order (3 tons), and truck type. Always compare per-ton and delivery fees when getting a quote.
Fill dirt is mostly soil and fines used to raise grades or fill voids, while gravel is crushed rock used for drainage and surfaces. Use fill dirt in Palm Desert to build up low spots, level yard areas, or backfill trenches, but not where drainage or a stable surface is required. For finished driveways or drainage layers, use gravel or a mix designed for those purposes.
A standard tri-axle dump truck usually delivers about 10 to 12 cubic yards of material, which will cover roughly 300 to 360 square feet at a 1-inch depth. For common landscaping use in Palm Desert, a 3-inch layer from one truck covers about 100 to 120 square feet. Confirm truck size and material volume with your Hello Gravel quote since local truck capacities vary.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 2 inches you need about 5 cubic yards of material, which is roughly 6.5 to 7 tons for typical screened fill dirt. Local moisture and compaction affect weight, so round up and ask Hello Gravel for an exact tonnage estimate when ordering. Ordering a little extra helps account for settlement and compaction.
Cost varies by supplier and delivery distance, but in Palm Desert expect prices driven by local market rates plus delivery. Hello Gravel provides transparent quotes that include material and delivery; use the site to check current pricing for your zip code. Remember minimum orders (3 tons) and that next-day delivery or special requests may add fees.
You can place fill dirt over gravel, but it may settle unevenly because the loose gravel does not compact like soil. In Palm Desert, it's better to remove or regrade gravel if you need a stable soil layer for planting or construction, or add a proper base and compact in layers to avoid future sinking. Consult your Hello Gravel driver about tailgate spreading, but note spreading is at driver discretion.
No, fill dirt is not suitable for drainage applications because it contains fines that reduce permeability. For drainage work in Palm Desert, use clean coarse gravel or drain rock to keep water flowing away from foundations. Use fill dirt only for backfill where drainage is not required.
Fill dirt can be compacted to be firm, but it will never match the strength of cured concrete. In Palm Desert projects that need structural support, contractors often stabilize soil with mechanical compaction, geotextile, or additives like cement or lime—techniques that should be specified by an engineer. Hello Gravel can supply materials, but consult a professional for soil stabilization requirements.
A 50 lb bag of fill dirt contains a small fraction of a cubic yard and will only cover a few square feet at a shallow depth. For any meaningful landscaping or grading in Palm Desert, bulk delivery by the ton is far more economical and practical than many 50 lb bags. Hello Gravel's minimum order (3 tons) is designed for most homeowner projects.
You should not pour concrete directly over unconsolidated fill dirt because it can settle and crack the slab. In Palm Desert, prepare a proper subbase—usually compacted fill or a crushed rock base—before pouring concrete, and follow engineering recommendations for thickness and compaction. Talk to your contractor about site-specific soil conditions and required preparation.
To raise a 10x10 area (100 sq ft) by 3 inches you need about 0.93 cubic yards, which equates to roughly 1.2 to 1.4 tons of typical fill dirt. Because Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, consider ordering a partial truck with neighbors or plan for adjacent grading to use the full load. Always account for compaction by ordering slightly more than the calculated volume.
Yes. Materials are regionally sourced, so fill dirt in Palm Desert may include native sand, silt, or caliche and can vary in color and texture. Photos are illustrative; if color or texture matters for your project, add details in Order Notes or contact our team for guidance. Natural variation is normal and expected.
Request tailgate spreading at checkout so the driver is aware, but understand the driver will assess safety and site access on arrival before performing any spreading. In Palm Desert, steep slopes, narrow drives, or obstacles can limit spreading. Hello Gravel cannot guarantee spreading service, so plan for a labor crew or tools if precise placement is required.
Palm Desert's arid climate speeds drying and can cause loose fill dirt to erode or blow away if not stabilized or planted quickly. Use erosion control measures like watering and compacting, use mulch, or finish with sod or drought-tolerant plants soon after placement. Consider adding organic matter if you plan to support plant growth, since native fill dirt may be low in nutrients.
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!
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.
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