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 Visalia Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Visalia, CA is a growing Central Valley community of 140,474 residents and part of a broader metro region exceeding 2.7+ million people. With a steady 1.00% annual growth rate, steady development and infill projects are driving demand for basic construction materials. The city's climate—228/year sunny days, 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, and USDA hardiness zone 8b—means landscaping and grading projects must balance long dry spells with seasonal rains. Homeowners here commonly tackle yard regrades, raised garden beds, driveway repairs, and pool pad fills, and they need reliable, properly compactable aggregates to avoid settling, erosion, and drainage issues. That makes quality fill dirt a frequent requirement, especially given local soil mixes and compaction behavior that influence lift thickness, moisture conditioning, and overall project staging.Popular Projects in Visalia This Season
- Yard Grade Fill Dirt20 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt60 tons
- Building Pad Fill Dirt150 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt80 tons
Visalia Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Visalia, CA
- 🏘️ Population: 140,474
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Visalia Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Curing
- May–Sept: High Heat Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Cool Wet Settling
Summer Tip: In Visalia's dry summers and with 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, compact fill dirt in 6-inch lifts and lightly moisten between lifts to reduce future settling. Ask Hello Gravel about local fill blends and delivery timing to match your project's schedule.
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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 - Visalia Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Visalia.
Cost depends on quantity, exact material spec, and delivery distance. Hello Gravel shows transparent pricing in checkout after you enter your zip code; expect minimum orders of 3 tons and pricing that reflects local supplier rates and haul distance. Ask about delivery fees, next-day delivery options, and whether tailgate spreading is available when getting your quote.
For Visalia's heavy clay conditions, use clean, compactable fill dirt (low organic content) for mass grading and building grade, but do not use plain fill as a final driveway surface. For areas that need drainage and stability in hot, dry summers, add a gravel or crushed-rock base over compacted fill dirt to reduce rutting and provide better surface stability.
Raising 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches equals about 500 cubic feet, or roughly 18.5 cubic yards. Using typical fill dirt weights you should plan on about 22 to 28 tons (weights vary with moisture and compaction), so order toward the higher end and allow extra for compaction and grading.
Plain fill dirt usually does not improve drainage because clay-rich soils common around Visalia can hold water and slow infiltration. If you need improved drainage, combine compacted fill dirt for grade with a porous gravel layer, drainage pipe, or engineered drainage swale to direct runoff away from structures.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haul partners serving Visalia; enter your zip code on the site to see available fill dirt listings and prices. You can also source bulk fill from local landscape supply yards, soil recyclers, and some demolition contractors, but Hello Gravel simplifies ordering and scheduling dump-truck delivery to your site.
Compacted fill dirt can be used as a structural fill for grade work and non-bearing pads if the material, lift thickness, and compaction meet project and code requirements. For building pads or anything structural in Visalia, have a civil/geotechnical engineer specify compaction requirements and testing (proctor and compaction tests) and check local building department rules before proceeding.
A driveway made of plain fill dirt is not recommended as a finished surface and will deteriorate quickly under traffic and Visalia's dry heat, developing ruts and dust. Expect short life unless you cap it with a compacted crushed-rock base or pave it; using crusher run or decomposed granite on top of compacted fill will greatly extend performance.
Crusher run (or compactable crushed rock) is better for driveway stability and maintenance in Visalia because it compacts tightly and sheds water when graded properly. Fill dirt is useful for raising grade and backfill but should not be the wearing surface; use fill dirt under the base if needed, then finish with crusher run or another imported base material for durability.
Most dump deliveries use tri-axle trucks that comply with standard weight limits, but very large or overweight loads, or deliveries to tight access sites, may require local permits. Check with the City of Visalia and Tulare County public works for any special permit or road-use rules, and tell Hello Gravel about site access constraints so the hauler can plan appropriately.
Recycled or reclaimed fill dirt can be used for many landscaping applications, but quality varies and it may contain debris or organic material that affects compaction and settlement. For code-sensitive work, get material testing and confirm acceptance with Visalia building inspectors; Hello Gravel can connect you with suppliers who note whether material is reclaimed or virgin.
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.
Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!
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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