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 Pablo Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
San Pablo, with a city population of 53,310 and part of a metro area of 2.5+ million, is experiencing steady growth at 0.70% annually. The local climate—hardiness zone 8b, about 228 sunny days per year, and 35.50 inches of annual rainfall—makes outdoor projects feasible most of the year but requires planning for both sun-driven drying and seasonal runoff. That steady development and ongoing home improvements create steady demand for basic aggregates used in grading, backfilling, and site preparation. Homeowners need Fill Dirt that compacts consistently, resists washout, and behaves predictably under foundations and paved surfaces; locally sourced material helps match native soils and reduces surprises on site.Popular Projects in San Pablo This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt15 tons
- Driveway Raise Fill Dirt35 tons
- Patio Base Fill Dirt10 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt90 tons
- Retaining Wall Footing Fill Dirt25 tons
San Pablo Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 53,310
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 35.50 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for San Pablo Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Wet Winter Delay
Summer Tip: Choose Fill Dirt with low organic content and compact in 4–6 inch lifts to reduce settlement; avoid deliveries during heavy rain forecasts since San Pablo averages 35.50 inches of rain annually.
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Frequently Asked Questions - San Pablo Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in San Pablo.
Fill dirt is subsoil with low organic content used to raise grade, fill holes, and support foundations or landscaping. In San Pablo, use it for leveling yards, filling utility trenches, and prepping areas before installing patios or lawn; avoid using it as a driveway surface unless covered by an engineered base.
Typical retail prices in the San Pablo area run about $20 to $40 per ton, which is roughly $26 to $52 per cubic yard depending on moisture and density. Exact pricing varies by supplier, delivery distance, and availability, so check your zip code on Hello Gravel for current local rates.
Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons. Many local suppliers include free delivery for short distances; when fees apply expect $50 to $150 for local delivery, and higher charges for long-haul or difficult access. Standard delivery takes 2+ business days, with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST at an added fee.
You may need permits if the work involves grading, changing drainage patterns, or moving large volumes. A common threshold used by many California jurisdictions is around 50 cubic yards, and retaining walls or major regrading often require building or grading permits. Contact the City of San Pablo Public Works or Contra Costa County Building Inspection before starting large fills to confirm local rules.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 1 foot you need about 1,000 cubic feet, which equals roughly 37 cubic yards. Using a typical fill dirt density of about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, that is about 45 to 52 tons. Order 5-10% extra to allow for compaction and grading losses.
For backfill, choose clean, low-organic fill dirt that compacts well and drains moderately. For driveways, do not use fill dirt as the driving surface; instead use compacted engineered fill or granular base topped with crushed rock or asphalt. In San Pablo's wet winters, a well-draining base and compacted layers are critical to avoid rutting and settlement.
Fill dirt can be vulnerable when placed wet; it loses compaction and may settle or shift during heavy winter rains. Best practice is to place and compact in lifts when material and site are relatively dry, add drainage features (swales, French drains), and avoid leaving exposed bare fills on slopes without erosion control. Expect to do follow-up grading after a winter season to address minor settling.
Choose fill dirt for inexpensive grade changes, shallow landscape fills, and non-structural areas. Use engineered fill when you have structural loads, retaining walls, or building foundations because it is specified and tested for compaction and stability. For driveways, paths, and areas needing drainage, crushed rock or a compacted granular base is the better choice.
Common steps include placing material in 6-8 inch lifts and compacting each lift with a plate compactor or roller, and checking moisture content for proper compaction. For steeper slopes or heavy loads, contractors may add geotextile, geogrid, or stabilization additives, and perform compaction testing (density tests) if required by permits or engineers.
Order bulk fill dirt through Hello Gravel to connect with local suppliers and dump-truck delivery partners serving San Pablo and the West California region. Suppliers may include local pits, landscape yards, and recycled clean fill sources; availability varies by zip code so use Hello Gravel's calculator and delivery options to get a local quote and schedule delivery.
Break slopes into terraces or use retaining walls and install erosion controls like geotextile, straw wattles, or hydroseed to hold soil during winter rains. Direct runoff to approved drainage systems and use silt fences or rock check dams during construction to protect stormwater. Check local stormwater and grading rules and consider hiring a pro for steep or sensitive sites.
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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