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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Free local delivery via dump truck using our trusted supplier network.
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Why Ramona Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Ramona is a growing West California community of 34,770 residents with steady expansion at 0.40% annually. Situated in hardiness zone 8b and enjoying 228 sunny days a year alongside 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, local homeowners balance bright, dry summers with enough seasonal rain to make drainage and grading important project considerations. That steady growth drives demand for residential improvements—yard regrading, new patios, foundation backfill, and small additions—and those projects require reliable, consistent materials. Homeowners look for quality aggregates like fill dirt because it creates a stable subgrade, reduces settlement risk, and helps direct water away from structures when placed and compacted correctly.Popular Projects in Ramona This Season
- Driveway Fill Dirt Base25 tons
- Patio Grade Fill Dirt10 tons
- Garden Bed Fill Dirt Raise5 tons
- Grading for Shed Fill Dirt8 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
Ramona Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 34,770
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Ramona Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Moisture Window
- May–Sept: Dry Season Caution
- Dec–Jan: Wet Soil Risk
Summer Tip: Because Ramona gets 34.25 inches of rain and 228 sunny days annually, compact fill dirt in 6-inch layers and re-check drainage before finishing. Avoid using topsoil as fill dirt and plan for a minimum 3-ton order to allow for compaction and settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Ramona Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Ramona.
Delivery cost varies with haul distance, truck size, and load amount. In the Ramona area, expect estimates to vary—local deliveries for small loads are usually priced per ton plus a delivery fee; larger truckloads can be cheaper per ton. Hello Gravel requires a minimum order (3 tons) and offers zip-code based quotes, so check your address for an accurate delivered price.
Hello Gravel connects you with local San Diego County suppliers and haulers who deliver screened or unscreened fill dirt to Ramona. Common sources for nearby material include landscape supply yards around Ramona, Escondido, and Julian, but availability varies by season and supplier; request a sample and confirm whether the material is screened before ordering.
In Ramona's semi-arid climate and clay-prone soils, fill dirt can shrink and harden when dry and become sticky when wet, which affects compaction and drainage. Proper placement, compaction, and attention to drainage are essential to avoid settling or runoff issues. For structural uses near clay layers, consider engineered fill or a geotechnical review.
A good rule of thumb is 1 cubic yard of fill dirt weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons; use 1.3 tons per cubic yard as a working estimate. To calculate: multiply square feet by depth in inches, divide by 324 to get cubic yards, then multiply by 1.3 to get tons. Order an extra 5-10% to account for compaction, spillage, and grading.
Small landscaping deliveries usually do not require permits, but larger projects that change grades, affect drainage, exceed local fill limits, or are in sensitive areas often need permits or grading approvals from San Diego County. Check with the County of San Diego Planning & Development Services and Ramona Community Planning, and consult a civil engineer for major fills or retaining wall work before ordering material.
Place fill dirt in thin lifts (typically 4 to 6 inches) and compact each lift with a plate compactor for small areas or a vibratory roller for driveways and larger fills. Use an excavator or skid steer for placement and benching on slopes, and consider geotextile fabric or retaining structures to stabilize steep terrain. For structural work, require compaction testing and a contractor experienced with local clay soils.
Fill dirt is usually the least expensive per ton but is not a good finished surface; it compacts inconsistently and can rut and weed easily. Decomposed granite provides an attractive, compacted surface with better drainage for walkways and some driveways, while crusher run offers a stable, load-bearing base ideal under pavers or as a finished gravel driveway. Choose based on budget, desired appearance, drainage needs, and maintenance expectations, and get quotes for all options before deciding.
As a finished driveway surface, fill dirt has limited longevity—expect rutting, dust, and weed growth within months to a few years depending on traffic and rainfall. Plan for annual or biannual regrading and occasional top-up material; for a durable driveway surface consider adding crusher run or DG on top of properly compacted fill. Regularly maintain drainage to prevent washouts and accelerated degradation.
Yes—placing fill on slopes in Ramona raises erosion and sediment runoff risks, especially during seasonal storms. Use erosion-control measures like terracing, silt fences, straw wattles, retaining walls, native vegetation, and geotextiles, and avoid filling into natural drainage channels. For larger slope work, follow San Diego County erosion-control rules and consider a stormwater control plan.
Common mistakes include ordering the wrong type (topsoil or unscreened material instead of screened fill), underestimating quantities or compaction, expecting the truck to spread material, and skipping permit or drainage checks. Other errors are using fill dirt as a finished surface instead of a base, not planning for erosion control on slopes, and failing to confirm delivery access and drop location with the hauler.
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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