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 Trabuco Canyon Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Trabuco Canyon has a city population of 30,061 and sits within a growing regional economy (metro area population of 2.5+ million) with a growth rate of 2.33% annually. The area enjoys 228 sunny days per year and falls in hardiness zone 8b, but it also receives 35.71 inches of rain annually—conditions that drive the need for materials that balance sun-exposure durability with wet-season stability. Local homeowners and contractors are regularly tackling grading, driveway build-ups, foundation backfill, and slope stabilization projects as development continues, and those jobs depend on reliable aggregates. That’s why quality fill dirt—clean, low-organic, compactable material—is in demand: it reduces settling, promotes proper drainage, and provides a stable base for landscaping and light construction. For DIYers, understanding compaction and local soil compatibility helps avoid rework and long-term problems.Popular Projects in Trabuco Canyon This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- Grading Lot Fill Dirt80 tons
- Patio Raise Fill Dirt10 tons
- Garden Bed Fill Dirt5 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
Trabuco Canyon Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West California
- 🏘️ Population: 30,061
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 35.71 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.33% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Trabuco Canyon Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: Too Much Heat
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Pick low-organic, compactable fill dirt sourced locally and prioritize proper compaction and surface drainage to handle Trabuco Canyon's 35.71 inches of annual rainfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Trabuco Canyon Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Trabuco Canyon.
Fill dirt is subsoil with minimal organic matter used to raise grades, backfill foundations, and build terraces. In Trabuco Canyon it is commonly used to level yards and fill low spots on hillside lots, but it is not suitable as a top layer for planting or as finish-grade material because it lacks nutrients and may compact hard.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 4 inches you need about 12.4 cubic yards of material, which is roughly 15 to 18 tons using a typical conversion of about 1.25 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard. Allow 5-20% extra for compaction and waste if you are placing it in lifts or on slopes.
Delivered fill dirt prices in Trabuco Canyon typically range from about $15 to $45 per ton, or roughly $12 to $35 per cubic yard. Prices vary with haul distance from the quarry, access difficulty on hillside properties, screening, and whether you need small-quantity delivery; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons.
Hello Gravel connects you to local Orange County suppliers and haulers that serve Trabuco Canyon; specific supplier names and fees depend on your zip code and availability. Typical minimum deliveries start at our 3-ton minimum, though some quarries or truckers may have higher minimums or add fees for narrow driveways, long uphill hauls, or remote drop-offs—check your quote in checkout or contact our team.
For structural backfill and large fills on slopes, unscreened fill dirt is acceptable and often more economical because it compacts well. For final grading near plantings, pathways, or where a smooth finish is needed, screened fill dirt is better. For driveways, fill dirt is not a good wearing surface—use crushed rock or a stabilized base above the fill.
Fill dirt tends to hold moisture and compact tightly, so it is poor at providing surface drainage or preventing erosion on steep slopes. Decomposed granite or crushed rock offer better surface drainage and reduce erosion; for steep hillsides in Trabuco Canyon you should combine well-draining surfacing, terracing, geotextile, and landscaping or engineered erosion controls rather than relying on fill dirt alone.
Yes. Significant grading or changes to lot contours can trigger Orange County grading permits, erosion-control plan requirements, and inspections; thresholds vary, so check with Orange County Public Works and Planning. Also confirm defensible-space and wildfire-safety rules with the Orange County Fire Authority and your HOA before adding fill, since changes can affect setbacks, vegetation clearance, and access for emergency vehicles.
Residential structural fills are commonly compacted to roughly 90-95% of maximum dry density, achieved by placing material in 4- to 6-inch lifts and compacting each lift. Small projects can be compacted with rented wacker plates or jumping jacks; larger or hillside jobs usually require a contractor with a trench roller or vibratory roller and may include compaction testing.
Avoid major deliveries during the winter rainy season to prevent mud, tracking, and poor compaction; spring and fall are generally best for installation. Also consider wildfire season (late summer and fall) for staging and vegetative clearance; schedule deliveries with weather in mind and request a delivery date on checkout.
Initial settlement is immediate after placement, but long-term settlement commonly occurs over several months to a year as the soil consolidates. Plan to re-check grades after one rainy season, top up low spots, re-compact where needed, and maintain drainage swales to prevent erosion.
Common add-ons include tailgate spreading (driver discretion), offloading assistance, local spreading and compaction by third-party crews, edging, and spoil removal. Hello Gravel lets you request spreading in checkout but it is not guaranteed; for compaction or engineered installations we recommend hiring a local contractor and noting any access or steep-slope fees when requesting a quote.
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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