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 Sunset Beach Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Sunset Beach, California (city population 1,243) sits inside a larger metro area of 2.5+ million residents that is expanding at a measured 0.70% annually. The temperate coastal setting (Hardiness Zone 8b) brings 228 sunny days per year and 34.70 inches of rainfall, supporting year-round landscaping and steady home-improvement activity. As the metro continues to grow, homeowners increasingly face grading, yard-raising, and drainage projects tied to infill, new builds, and utility repairs. For many of these jobs, dependable aggregates are essential: Fill Dirt provides the structural support and compaction needed to reduce settling, create level bases for patios and sheds, and form reliable backfill for retaining walls and foundations.Popular Projects in Sunset Beach This Season
- Coastal Lot Raise Fill Dirt200 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt20 tons
- Patio Pad Fill Dirt8 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Utility Trench Backfill Fill Dirt12 tons
Sunset Beach Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 1,243
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.70 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Sunset Beach Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Settling
- May–Sept: Optimal Dry Compaction
- Dec–Jan: High Saturation Risk
Summer Tip: Request well-graded, low-organic fill and compact it in thin layers; maintain a slight slope away from structures to handle Sunset Beach’s 34.70 inches of annual rainfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Sunset Beach Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Sunset Beach.
Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper than most gravel because it is used for bulk raising or filling and often has fewer processing costs. In Sunset Beach pricing depends on availability and delivery; expect fill dirt to cost noticeably less per ton than decorative or crushed gravel, though hauling and compaction can change total project cost.
Fill dirt is soil (often subsoil) used to raise ground levels and provide bulk; it usually contains clay, sand, and rock fines and is not decorative. Gravel is crushed stone or rounded rock used for drainage, load-bearing base, or surface finish; for Sunset Beach projects use fill dirt for bulk fill and gravel where drainage or a stable surface is needed.
Place a layer of compacted fill dirt first, then use a geotextile fabric or a thin layer of coarse gravel before your structural gravel to prevent mixing and improve stability. In Sunset Beach's sandy coastal soils this separation helps keep fine fill from migrating into the gravel and preserves drainage performance.
Fill dirt is not a substitute for a sand-and-gravel mix designed for concrete or drainage. For Sunset Beach projects, use engineered sand/gravel mixes for concrete or drain rock for trenches, and reserve fill dirt for bulk raising or backfill where strength and drainage are not the primary function.
Costs vary by supplier, distance, and availability, but a tri-axle dump truck load of basic fill dirt in the Sunset Beach area commonly runs in a range depending on local rates and load size. Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons and can provide a local quote and delivery window once you enter your zip code; contact our team for an exact delivered price.
To estimate cubic yards, use: (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 4" requires about 12.3 cubic yards (roughly 16 tons using 1.3 tons/yd3); at 6" you need about 18.5 cubic yards (about 24 tons). Always order a small overage for settling and compaction, and check with Hello Gravel for exact local conversions.
Cost depends on driveway length, depth of fill required, and local fill prices. For a 20 ft wide driveway that covers 1,000 sq ft at 6" depth you would need about 24 tons of fill dirt; at typical local delivered prices this could range considerably, so contact Hello Gravel for a site-specific quote that includes delivery and any handling fees.
Not recommended; placing gravel over loose or uncompacted fill dirt often leads to settling and uneven surfaces. In Sunset Beach you should compact fill dirt in lifts as it is placed, or use a structural base, to avoid future dips and standing water on gravel surfaces.
Use gravel or drain rock for the bottom of a drainage trench to allow water to pass through; fill dirt should not be used where drainage is required. In coastal Sunset Beach conditions, use clean drain rock and geotextile fabric and consider local groundwater levels before backfilling with fill dirt.
A 50-lb bag (commonly sold for small landscaping projects) holds only a fraction of a cubic yard and covers just a few square feet at shallow depths. For raising grades or large repairs in Sunset Beach, bulk fill dirt by the cubic yard or ton is much more economical than bags; Hello Gravel starts at 3 tons for delivery.
The 70/30 gardening rule (often 70% topsoil to 30% compost) applies to creating fertile planting mixes and is not relevant to structural fill dirt. For Sunset Beach landscaping, use fill dirt for bulk grading, then place a topsoil/compost mix on top following soil-amendment best practices for planting beds.
You should not leave loose lifts of fill dirt uncompacted because they will settle over time. For Sunset Beach projects, compact fill dirt in thin layers and check for local permit or engineering requirements if you are building near structures or the coast.
Start with a compacted layer of engineered or structural fill dirt to get the grade and elevation correct, then place a compacted gravel base for drainage and load-bearing, and finish with sand bedding (if installing pavers). In Sunset Beach, proper sequencing and compaction are especially important because coastal soils and groundwater can affect long-term stability.
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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