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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Free local delivery via dump truck using our trusted supplier network.
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Most deliveries within 2-4 business days. If you need a rush delivery, give us a call!
Why Portola Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Portola is a small but active community of 3,310 in West California, part of a broader metro area of 2.5+ million. The city is growing steadily at 0.70% annually, and its local climate — 228 sunny days per year, 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, and hardiness zone 8b — shapes how homeowners plan projects. As residential lots are graded, driveways are repaired, and new landscaping is added, demand for reliable aggregates rises. Homeowners and contractors in Portola look for consistent materials that compact well, manage runoff, and create stable bases for hardscapes and structures. With steady growth and a climate that combines significant sun with seasonal rain, quality fill materials help prevent erosion, reduce settling, and make projects more durable over time.Popular Projects in Portola This Season
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt18 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt30 tons
- Fence Line Grade Fill Dirt8 tons
Portola Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 3,310
- 🏡 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 Portola Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: Wet Soil Limits
- May–Sept: High Drying Risk
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Use fill dirt in compacted lifts no more than 6 inches and slope finished grades away from foundations to handle Portola’s 34.25 inches of annual rainfall; add 6–8 inches of topsoil for planting beds.
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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 - Portola Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Portola.
Fill dirt prices in the Portola area commonly range, but expect roughly $10 to $40 per ton delivered depending on source, distance, and seasonal conditions. Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons; delivery fees may be waived or added based on supplier, road access, and winter conditions, so get a local quote for an accurate price.
For a driveway in Portola’s freeze-thaw conditions, avoid unprocessed clay-heavy fill dirt alone and use a well-graded, low-organic fill or a mixture with a compactable granular base (road base or 3/4" minus). Top the fill with a structural layer of crushed rock or road base to improve drainage and reduce frost heave risk.
Use the formula: cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in ft) / 27. That gives about 9.3 cubic yards (roughly 10–13 tons) for 500 sq ft at 6 in, and about 12.4 cubic yards (roughly 13–17 tons) for 1000 sq ft at 4 in; actual tons vary with moisture and composition, so request a local density estimate for exact quoting.
Yes—there are local and regional suppliers serving Portola and Plumas County, and Hello Gravel can connect you with them for pricing and delivery. Typical lead times are our standard 2+ business days, but expect longer waits or seasonal delays in winter when roads are impacted; confirm lead time when you request a quote.
Plain fill dirt—especially if it contains fines or clay—tends to hold water and can increase frost heave risk in Portola’s snowy climate. For reliable drainage and frost resistance, use clean, granular fill or combine fill dirt with a drainage layer (crushed rock) and compact in lifts, and consider geotextile fabric or drainage pipes where needed.
Permit requirements vary by scope and location; small amounts of fill on private property may not need a permit, but significant grade changes, work in stream corridors, or projects that affect drainage likely require a Plumas County grading permit and possibly other state approvals. Contact Plumas County Planning and Building early and check for local floodplain, CEQA, or resource agency rules before large deliveries.
Fill dirt is best for raising grade and backfill but is generally weaker and holds water more than crushed rock or road base, which provide better load-bearing, drainage, and freeze-thaw performance. For driveways and access roads in Portola, use fill dirt only to establish elevation, then install a compacted road base or crushed rock structural layer for durability.
Plan on compacting fill in 6–8 inch lifts to a relative compaction of about 90% (Standard Proctor equivalent) for most residential work. Small areas can be compacted with a plate or walk-behind vibratory compactor; larger areas need a small roller or roller rental ($150–$500/day). Labor and contractor rates vary locally, but budget for equipment rental plus $50–$100 per hour for a skilled operator or a day rate for a crew when estimating.
Yes—winter weather in the Sierra Nevada can increase prices and delivery lead times due to limited quarry access, truck restrictions, and road closures. Order earlier for winter projects, allow extra time for scheduling, and ask about seasonal surcharges or alternate delivery windows when you get a quote.
Yes—local soils in the Portola area can include clay or organic matter that cause settling and poor compaction. Ask suppliers for screened or clean fill dirt (or 'engineered fill') if you need stable, low-organic material, and request a description or sample before purchase to avoid surprises.
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.
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