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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Why Santa Maria Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Santa Maria, with a city population of 139,404 and a metro area population of 2.5+ million, sits on California's Central Coast in Hardiness Zone 8b. The area sees 228 sunny days per year and receives 34.25 inches of rain annually, and it is growing at a steady 0.40% annually. That measured growth and a mix of residential and agricultural land use create ongoing demand for basic site work—grading, backfill, and drainage adjustments—on projects from new landscaping beds to garage pads. Homeowners in Santa Maria look for reliable, regionally sourced aggregates that match local soil conditions so projects compact properly, shed water, and avoid future settlement or erosion issues.Popular Projects in Santa Maria This Season
- Yard Grade Correction Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Raise Fill Dirt35 tons
- Garden Bed Build Fill Dirt6 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Garage Pad Prep Fill Dirt20 tons
Santa Maria Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Santa Maria, CA
- 🏘️ Population: 139,404
- 🏡 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 Santa Maria Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Saturation Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Friendly
- Dec–Jan: Wet Winter Limits
Summer Tip: Fill Dirt For Coastal Grade Stability. Fast Local Fill Dirt Delivery Scheduling
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Frequently Asked Questions - Santa Maria Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Santa Maria.
Fill dirt is subsoil with minimal organic material used to raise or level ground, fill holes, and backfill trenches. In Santa Maria it is commonly used for yard grading, raising foundations above drainage lines, and filling low spots before landscaping or paving. Do not use loose topsoil or mulchy material where structural support or drainage is needed.
Prices vary by supplier and exact material, but in Santa Maria you can typically expect fill dirt to fall in a broad range of roughly $10 to $40 per ton (about $12 to $50 per cubic yard) depending on local availability, quality, and delivery distance. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and offers upfront pricing by zip code, so check your zip or request a quote for an accurate, current rate.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted haulers in Santa Maria; most deliveries are made by tri-axle dump trucks. Our platform requires a minimum of 3 tons, standard delivery is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but that is not guaranteed.
For structural uses like foundation backfill or raised pads, use clean, compactible fill dirt or engineered fill with low organic content and controlled gradation; your engineer may specify compaction criteria. For yard leveling a general-purpose fill with minimal organics and decent drainage works; for driveways use fill dirt only to build subgrade—top it with road base or crushed rock for strength and durability. If you need frost or expansive-soil guidance, consult local building plans or a soils engineer.
Santa Maria has dry summers and wet winters; seasonal moisture swings change soil weight and compaction behavior. Wet winters can make delivered dirt heavier and harder to compact properly, and improper drainage can cause erosion or settlement during storms. Plan grading to shed water away from structures, compact at near-optimal moisture, and avoid placing large fills before the rainy season when possible.
Large grading, fills that change drainage, or projects that alter more than a small amount of earth often require permits from the City of Santa Maria or Santa Barbara County. Permit thresholds and rules vary by project type and location, so check with the City of Santa Maria Public Works or Building Department before starting major fills. If you are unsure, your contractor or Hello Gravel’s team can help point you to local contacts.
Use simple volume math: area x depth = cubic feet, divide by 27 for cubic yards, then multiply by about 1.2-1.4 tons per cubic yard. Examples: a 1-car driveway (10 ft x 20 ft) at 4 inches of fill is about 2.5 yd^3 (roughly 3-4 tons); raising 1,000 sq ft by 1 inch is ~3.1 yd^3 (about 4 tons) per inch of raise; foundation backfill varies but a typical 3-ft tall backfill at a 2-ft average width is about 0.22 yd^3 per linear foot (roughly 0.3 tons per linear foot). Always calculate your specific dimensions and ask Hello Gravel if you want help estimating.
For structural or load-bearing fills, aim for 90-95% of the Standard Proctor maximum dry density (a soils engineer will specify where required). Compact in 6- to 8-inch lifts using a plate compactor for small jobs or a vibratory roller for larger areas, and control moisture so the soil compacts properly. For non-structural landscaping fills, 85-92% compaction is often acceptable but check local code or engineer guidance for critical applications.
Fill dirt is primarily for building elevation and backfill; it is not a structural surface material. For driveways and high-traffic areas, road base or crusher run provides stability and drainage and should be placed on top of properly compacted fill. Decomposed granite is for pathways and decorative surfaces but is not suitable as replacement for engineered structural fill; engineered fill is specified and tested for critical foundations and slope work.
Yes. Winter rains can make access roads muddy, increase material moisture, and slow compaction, which can affect delivery timing and spreading. Summer in Santa Maria is dry, which helps with compaction but may increase dust—use water or dust control measures if needed. Schedule larger fills outside of peak rainy periods when possible and add erosion control if material will sit before being spread and compacted.
Recycled or reclaimed fill—made from clean construction/demolition fines or processed soils—can be available locally and is often cheaper than virgin fill, but availability varies by supplier and project requirements. Reclaimed material can work well for non-structural fills, but for foundations or engineered fills you may need certified, tested material. Ask Hello Gravel to source recycled options in Santa Maria and to share price and testing information when available.
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!
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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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