Fill Dirt in Taylor, AL

Delivered fill-dirt in the Taylor/West Alabama area most often runs between $12 and $28 per ton, depending on distance, moisture content, and how processed the material is. Smaller orders, longer hauls, or screened/clean fill will be toward the high end; local bulk deliveries and larger loads are toward the low end. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and standard delivery is 2+ business days, with next-day options available for an extra fee.

Local suppliers include area sand and gravel pits, landscape yards, and regional aggregate companies that serve West Alabama; Hello Gravel connects you with vetted local haulers. Minimums vary by supplier and truck type, but many haulers work with a 3-ton minimum (Hello Gravel) and typical tri-axle trucks carry 10 to 14 tons — expect per-trip minimums or higher per-ton pricing on very small loads.

Fill-dirt can be used to raise grades, but on Taylor’s clay-rich soils and in heavy-rain conditions it often holds water and can settle or become unstable. For areas that need structure or drainage (driveways, under slabs, near foundations) use granular material or an engineered fill layer and proper drainage; consult a contractor or engineer for load-bearing work.

Use clean, screened fill-dirt (no organics) for general grade raising and landscaping; however, driveways and building pads should have a compactable base of crusher run or coarse aggregate beneath the fill for strength. For septic backfill, local health departments often require clean fill or specified soils — check with the county health office before ordering to ensure the material meets local rules.

Estimate volume in cubic yards first (length x width x depth in feet, divided by 27), then convert to tons using about 1.2 tons per cubic yard for typical damp fill-dirt. Example: a 20x30 area at 6" depth is 11.1 yd3 ≈ 13.3 tons; raising 1,000 ft2 by 2" is about 6.2 yd3 ≈ 7.5 tons. Always add 10-20% extra for compaction and settlement when ordering.

Possibly. County or city permits may be required for large fill, work in floodplain areas, changes to drainage, or projects that affect setbacks; HOAs can restrict visible changes or require specific materials. We recommend checking with Taylor or the county building department and your HOA before ordering so you meet local rules and septic or erosion-control requirements.

Fill-dirt is mostly fine soil and is intended to raise grade or fill voids; it compacts but does not provide the strong, interlocking base that crushed rock does. Crusher run is a mix of crushed stone and fines that compacts tightly and makes a durable base for driveways and pads, while bank-run is less processed but better than plain fill for structural use. For West Alabama’s clay conditions, crusher run is usually the more durable choice for load-bearing layers.

DIY costs include equipment rental (plate compactor or small skid steer) typically $80 to $300 per day; professional installation labor and equipment can run $40 to $85 per hour depending on crew and equipment. Many contractors price placement and compaction at about $5 to $15 per ton or $0.50 to $2.50 per sq ft for site prep, so preparing a 20x30 slab could range roughly $300 to $1,000 depending on depth and access. Prices vary by site conditions, access, and local labor rates in West Alabama.

Deliveries are typically made by tri-axle dump trucks; standard delivery takes 2+ business days and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an added fee. Drivers may be able to tailgate spread material at their discretion but there are no spreading guarantees, and tight access or soft ground can limit where trucks can dump — note placement instructions in the order and contact our team if you have special access concerns.

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.