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: Coastal-Grade For Stable Bases • Next-Day Fill Dirt Delivery Across Metro
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 Monica Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Santa Monica is a coastal city of 75,932 residents within a larger metro of 2.5+ million, growing at about 0.70% annually. Its temperate coastal climate (hardiness zone 8b) brings 228 sunny days per year and 34.32 inches of annual rainfall, supporting year-round landscaping and steady construction activity. Whether homeowners are regrading yards, prepping pads for sheds, raising garden beds, or repairing erosion after heavy rains, demand for reliable aggregates remains high. Homeowners choose quality fill dirt to create stable subgrades, prevent settling, and manage drainage in compact urban lots where proper compaction and local soil compatibility matter. Because materials are sourced locally, texture and compaction characteristics can vary — making supplier transparency and correct material selection essential for long-term performance.Popular Projects in Santa Monica This Season
- Yard Grade Fill Dirt25 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt50 tons
- Landscape Berm Fill Dirt15 tons
Santa Monica Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 75,932
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.32 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Santa Monica Projects
- Oct–Nov: Pre-rain Window
- Feb–Apr: High Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: Best Dry Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Saturation
Summer Tip: Bring fill dirt in 6-inch lifts and compact each layer to reduce settling; note drainage needs when ordering since Santa Monica receives 34.32 inches of rain annually.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Santa Monica Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Santa Monica.
Fill dirt is mostly subsoil with minimal organic material; it can be sandy, silty, or clayey depending on local geology. In Santa Monica it is most commonly used to raise grades, backfill foundations and trenches, build berms, or create a stable base before adding topsoil or a surfacing layer.
Delivered fill dirt in the Santa Monica area typically falls in a broad range because of haul distance and job access; expect roughly $15 to $45 per cubic yard (or about $20 to $60 per ton) as a guideline. Full truckload pricing for a tri-axle (about 10–15 cubic yards) commonly runs between $200 and $700 depending on supplier, time of year, and whether spreading or permits are required.
Hello Gravel connects you with local Santa Monica and Los Angeles County suppliers and haulers rather than a single quarry, so availability varies by zip code and source. Our minimum order is 3 tons on the platform, and typical truck minimums from suppliers are one partial load or one tri-axle (about 10–15 cubic yards); contact our team to get supplier options, exact minimums, and jobsite requirements for your address.
Small landscaping deliveries usually do not require special import permits, but changes in grade, filling more than a few cubic yards, or work near coastal or hillside areas can trigger city or county permits. Check with the City of Santa Monica Planning and Building Department or Los Angeles County for grading, grading-exemption thresholds, and coastal zone rules before large fills, and we can help point you to local permitting contacts.
Santa Monica’s salt air and marine-influenced soils increase the risk of erosion and can accelerate corrosion of buried metal; sandy native soils also drain quickly but may shift more under load. Choose well-graded fill, compact in lifts, and finish with appropriate surface materials and vegetation to reduce erosion and protect slopes near the coast.
For small areas use a plate compactor for granular fill and a jumping jack compactor for deeper, confined spots; compact fill in lifts of 4–6 inches for best results. For larger yards or drive bases consider hiring a contractor with a vibratory roller or small sheepsfoot roller, especially if the fill will support a structure or driveway.
A quick rule: 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet, so per square foot you need 0.0123 yd3 for 4", 0.0185 yd3 for 6", and 0.0370 yd3 for 12". Using a typical fill density of about 1.3 tons per cubic yard, that is roughly 0.016 tons/ft2 at 4", 0.024 tons/ft2 at 6", and 0.048 tons/ft2 at 12" (or about 1.23 yd3/100 ft2 at 4", 1.85 yd3/100 ft2 at 6").
No—fill dirt is intended as a base material, not a finished surface. Decomposed granite or crushed rock are better for Santa Monica driveways and pathways because they compact into a stable, erosion-resistant surface and provide better durability and drainage; typical practice is to place compacted fill dirt to grade, then install a gravel or DG surface on top.
Use terraces or retaining walls, geotextile fabric, and properly sized drainage swales or French drains to move water away from fills; protect exposed slopes with hydroseed, native plantings, or erosion-control blankets. Place coarser rock at the toe, install silt fences during construction, and avoid placing fine, loose sand on exposed slopes where coastal winds and runoff can cause rapid erosion.
Fill dirt will typically settle over weeks to many months depending on compaction, moisture cycles, and underlying soils; expect the greatest settlement in the first 3–6 months. Monitor low spots after heavy rains, regrade or add material as needed, and wait to install sensitive surfaces or structures until compaction and settlement goals are met or a professional has verified stability.
Recycled or inert construction fill (screened demolition material, reclaimed soils) is sometimes available in the Los Angeles County market and can be a lower-cost and environmentally preferable option when certified clean. Availability and pricing fluctuate; recycled options can be equal or somewhat cheaper than virgin fill, but always check material composition and suitability for your project before ordering.
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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