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 San Luis Rey Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
San Luis Rey is a small but active community with a city population of 558, sitting inside the broader West California metro of 2.5+ million. With a steady growth rate of 0.36% annually, even modest population changes translate into more home projects, repairs, and landscape upgrades. The local climate—228 sunny days and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall—combined with hardiness zone 8b, creates conditions where yards need reliable grading, erosion control, and proper drainage. Homeowners in San Luis Rey seek quality aggregates because well-chosen materials reduce settling, protect foundations, and make landscaping last through seasonal wet and dry cycles.Popular Projects in San Luis Rey This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt20 tons
- Patio Subgrade Fill Dirt8 tons
- ADU Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Raised Lot Pad Fill Dirt40 tons
San Luis Rey Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 558
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.36% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for San Luis Rey Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Curing
- May–Sept: Dry Heat Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Winter Saturation Risk
Summer Tip: Choose fill dirt that is low in organic material and specify compaction for areas that will carry weight; in San Luis Rey’s 34.25 inches of rain and 228 sunny days, well-compacted fill reduces erosion and settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - San Luis Rey Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in San Luis Rey.
Delivered fill dirt in San Luis Rey usually runs between about $14 and $38 per ton landed at your driveway, depending on material quality, distance, and truck access. Material-only prices are often $6 to $18 per ton, with delivery and hauling adding the rest; Hello Gravel minimum orders start at 3 tons. For an exact price, get a quote through our site since local supply and truck routing affect final cost.
Use these quick estimates: to raise 1,000 sq ft by 4 inches you need about 12.5 cubic yards (roughly 15-18 tons); a typical 2-car driveway base (10 ft x 20 ft) at 6 inches of fill is about 4.9 cubic yards (6-7 tons). Small pathways or low spots often need 1 to 3 cubic yards (about 1.5 to 4 tons). Use Hello Gravel's calculator or contact our team for a site-specific estimate.
For structural fills under driveways and pads, use clean, low-organic fill dirt with good fines that compacts well (often called engineered or compactable fill). Pure topsoil or high-organic fill is not suitable because it settles and decomposes; for final surface layers use crushed rock or compactable base material on top of the fill dirt. Ask suppliers for locally sourced compactable fill and consider lab testing for large or structural projects.
Place fill in thin lifts (usually 6 to 8 inches loose) and compact each lift to reduce future settlement; professionals commonly target about 90% of maximum density (higher for structural work). Keep moisture near optimal for compaction and avoid placing fill over very wet or organic soils without remediation. For important pads or driveways, hire a contractor to compact and provide compaction testing when required.
San Luis Rey's coastal climate means little freeze-thaw but higher risk of wind erosion, seasonal heavy rains, and sandy native soils that can settle or drain quickly. Expect more surface erosion during winter storms and some consolidation in loose sandy fills unless properly compacted. Plan extra drainage, erosion control, and compaction in this region to improve longevity.
Small backyard fills and minor grading usually do not require permits, but you should check with the City of Oceanside building and planning departments since San Luis Rey falls in that jurisdiction. Larger fills, changes to drainage, retaining walls, or grading over local thresholds will typically require permits and engineered plans. Contact your local permit office before ordering large volumes or altering site drainage.
Basic tailgate spreading by the driver may be free or inexpensive but is not guaranteed; professional spreading and compaction by a contractor in the West California area commonly runs from roughly $75 to $150 per hour or $300 to $1,500 per job depending on equipment and scope. For larger jobs, contractors may price per cubic yard or by day. Get written estimates that include compaction testing and site cleanup for accurate budgeting.
Fill dirt is best for raising grade and structural backfill but is not a finished surface material; crushed rock provides a stable, load-bearing base for driveways and pads, decomposed granite works well for firm, crumbly walkways and patios, and topsoil is for planting. For a driveway, use compacted fill dirt as subgrade, then add compacted crushed rock as the wearing base. For landscaping, cap fill dirt with topsoil or mulch depending on plant needs.
Because Hello Gravel sources regionally, fill dirt in San Luis Rey is often available with standard delivery in about 2 to 5 business days; next-day delivery may be possible for orders placed within the stated cutoff. Seasonal demand, truck access, and large order sizes can extend lead times, so schedule early for big projects. Use our online checkout to check zip-code availability and book preferred delivery dates.
Use terraces, retaining walls, swales, and geotextile fabrics to slow water and reduce erosion on slopes, and direct runoff to proper drains rather than allowing it to flow uncontrolled. Plant native, deep-rooted groundcovers and use temporary erosion control blankets until vegetation establishes. Avoid placing uncompacted fill on steep slopes; consult a civil engineer for steep or large fills to design safe drainage and stabilization.
Buried fill dirt requires little maintenance, but uncovered or driving-surface fill dirt will soften, rut, and need regrading or adding material periodically—often every 1 to 3 years depending on use. Proper compaction and a stable surface layer (like crushed rock) reduce maintenance and lifecycle costs; without that, expect more frequent touch-ups. For landscaping, cap with topsoil and vegetation to minimize erosion and reduce long-term upkeep.
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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