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 Salida Chooses Hello Gravel
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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 Salida Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Salida, West California is a growing community of 13,840 residents with a steady growth rate of 0.40% annually. Sitting in hardiness zone 8b and enjoying 228 sunny days each year, Salida sees a mix of landscaping and light construction activity that keeps local demand for basic aggregates consistent. Annual rainfall of 35.64 inches means yards and grades need attention to manage runoff and avoid settling, so homeowners often order fill dirt for regrading low spots, building up foundations for sheds and patios, and creating stable ramps or berms. Because local geology affects compaction and drainage, many Salida residents prefer regionally sourced fill dirt that matches native soils and performs predictably through wet winters and sunny summers.Popular Projects in Salida This Season
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt30 tons
- Driveway Approach Fill Dirt12 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt80 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Garage Pad Fill Dirt40 tons
Salida Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 13,840
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 35.64 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Salida Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: Hot Dry Conditions
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: In Salida’s 35.64-inch annual rainfall climate, place fill dirt in 4–6 inch lifts and compact each layer to minimize settling and improve drainage. Avoid using fill dirt as topsoil for planting—cap with quality topsoil for gardens and lawns.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Salida Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Salida.
Prices vary by supplier and whether the dirt is screened, but in Salida screened fill dirt commonly falls in a moderate price range. Hello Gravel shows upfront material pricing at checkout and often includes free local delivery; delivery fees (when charged) depend on distance, load size, and access. For an exact per-ton or per-cubic-yard quote, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our team.
Hello Gravel has a platform-wide minimum order of 3 tons, which covers most small landscaping jobs. Some local suppliers offer smaller pickup amounts at their yards or larger minimums for delivery; your checkout will show any supplier minimums and delivery options for Salida.
Fill dirt sourced in West California near Salida is typically a mix of native soils with varying sand, silt, and clay content and may include small rock and fines. Higher clay content holds water and drains slowly, which can cause pooling after heavy rains, while sandier mixes drain better but compact less. For grading or planting, ask for screened fill dirt or a specific blend and consider adding drainage layers where rainfall concentrates.
Small landscaping deliveries usually do not need permits, but importing large volumes for lot grading, changing site drainage, or working near creeks and floodplains often triggers Stanislaus County or City of Salida permitting. Before large fills or changes to site elevation, contact Stanislaus County Planning and Public Works to confirm requirements and avoid stop-work orders.
Yes. Work near creeks, wetlands, or regulated waterways may require environmental review, permits, and erosion-control measures, and building pads typically require a geotechnical report and compaction testing. If your project is near sensitive areas or will support a structure, budget for soils testing and consult county authorities or a geotechnical engineer.
Use this quick formula: cubic yards = (square feet x inches of depth) / 324. Suppliers commonly use a density range of about 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard for fill dirt—ask your Hello Gravel supplier for the exact conversion they use. Example: to raise 1,000 sq ft by 3 inches you need about 9.3 cubic yards, which is roughly 11 to 15 tons depending on density.
Screened fill dirt is fine-grained and good for grading, backfilling, and landscaping where a smooth finish and compaction are needed; it is usually the most affordable. Crusher run is a mix of stone and fines that compacts well and is better for driveways and load-bearing bases, while base rock (clean angular rock) provides strong drainage and structural support but costs more. Choose screened fill dirt for grade and plant beds, crusher run or base rock for driveways, slabs, and areas requiring drainage.
Contractors typically place fill dirt in lifts (layers) of 4 to 8 inches and compact each lift to meet engineering specs, often aiming for 90-95% of standard proctor density for structural work. Equipment ranges from plate compactors and jumping-jack compactors for small areas to vibratory rollers or sheepsfoot rollers for larger fills. For retaining walls, contractors also install drainage behind the wall (gravel and pipe) rather than relying on fine fill dirt.
Hello Gravel schedules deliveries with local fleets; standard delivery takes 2+ business days and next-day may be available if you order by the platform cutoff. Drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion—request the service at checkout, but know spreading is not guaranteed; if you need guaranteed spreading, hire a local contractor or ask about contractor options in the Hello Gravel order notes.
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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