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 Shoshone Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Shoshone, West California, California has a city population 32 but sits inside a growing regional market (metro area population 2.5+ million) with steady expansion (growth rate 0.70% annually). The local climate—228 sunny days per year and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall in USDA hardiness zone 8b—supports year-round outdoor work but also creates demands for durable earthwork. Homeowners and small contractors in Shoshone often need reliable fill materials for grading yards, raising building pads, backfilling foundations, and fixing drainage after seasonal storms. Because projects here must resist settling and manage runoff under alternating sun and rain cycles, buyers prioritize fill dirt that compacts well, has low organic content, and is sourced locally to match native soils and avoid unexpected settlement or drainage issues.Popular Projects in Shoshone This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt28 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt18 tons
- Patio Subbase Fill Dirt10 tons
Shoshone Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 32
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Shoshone Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: Dry High Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Limits
Summer Tip: Compact Fill Dirt in 6-inch lifts, allowing each lift to dry between passes to reduce settling. For small Shoshone lots, order slightly more than calculated to account for compaction; our minimum order is 3 tons.
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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 - Shoshone Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Shoshone.
Expect a wide range because Shoshone is remote: delivered fill dirt often runs roughly $10 to $40 per ton (or about $8 to $30 per cubic yard) depending on haul distance, supplier, truck access, and whether material is screened. Fill dirt density varies, but a good rule is 1 cubic yard is about 1.3 tons for typical fill dirt. Get a site-specific quote from Hello Gravel for an exact delivered price to your zip code.
Shoshone is a very small, remote community, so local pit access may be limited. Hello Gravel sources regionally across West California and can connect you with nearby suppliers and haulers; availability is usually good but lead times and delivery fees can be higher for remote sites. Check your zip code on our site or contact our team to see current stock and estimated delivery windows.
For arid, rocky terrain choose clean, compactable fill dirt with a mix of fines and small gravels rather than loose, sandy soil; this compacts better and reduces erosion. Avoid clay-rich soils that can shrink and swell with rare moisture events; ask suppliers for a material description and consider capping the fill with a coarser aggregate for surface protection in desert conditions.
Calculate volume: 20 ft x 30 ft x 0.5 ft = 300 cubic feet, which is about 11.1 cubic yards. Using the rough conversion 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.3 tons for fill dirt, that equals about 14.4 tons. Order at least 10% extra for compaction and waste, so plan for about 16 tons and confirm with Hello Gravel for a precise quote.
Permit needs depend on the project and location; small landscaping fills usually do not require permits, but grading, retaining walls, or large imports may trigger county permits. Inyo County or local land management may have rules on fill in flood zones or near watercourses and on importing clean, weed-free fill. Always check with Inyo County planning and mention your plans to Hello Gravel so we can advise on paperwork and supply source documentation.
Fill dirt used as the surface for a driveway will require frequent maintenance and will wear quickly in traffic and during flash floods; it is best used as a subgrade or to build grade. For access roads, expect periodic grading, re-compaction, and additional surfacing (crusher run or rock) to get durable performance; with proper drainage and a wearing course, service life improves markedly compared with exposed fill dirt alone.
Fill dirt is fine-grained and good for building grade or backfill but poor for a driveway surface because it compacts but does not shed water well. Decomposed granite produces a firmer, more attractive walking surface but can wash out in heavy runoff. Crusher run (crushed stone with fines) is generally the best surface for rural driveways in desert areas because it compacts tightly and sheds water when properly installed on a compacted fill dirt subgrade.
Deliveries to Shoshone typically come by tri-axle dump truck; placement is often done with a small excavator, skid steer, or bobcat for homeowners. Compact fill in lifts (generally 4 to 6 inches loose) using a plate compactor for small areas or a roller for larger fills, and control moisture during compaction. For structural fills or foundations, follow engineer specs for lift thickness and target compaction (often 90% to 95% relative compaction) and consider having a soils engineer inspect the work.
Expect a minimum order for delivery; Hello Gravel's minimum is 3 tons, and many suppliers have similar minimums. Bulk discounts commonly start around 10 tons or more, with lower per-ton delivered rates for larger orders, but remote delivery to Shoshone may limit savings due to haul charges. Always request itemized quotes that list material price, delivery fee, and any access or turnaround charges before ordering.
Fill dirt alone is vulnerable to erosion during flash floods common in desert washes; it will move unless stabilized. For flood-prone areas, design measures like grading to divert flows, rock-armored swales, riprap at outlets, geotextile underlay, and capping fills with coarser aggregate are recommended. Consult local floodplain guidance and consider engineered solutions for any fills near washes or steep slopes.
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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