Fill Dirt in Cottleville, MO

Typical delivered fill-dirt prices around Cottleville fall roughly between $12 and $25 per cubic yard (about $9 to $18 per ton using a loose-density conversion). Prices depend on haul distance from St. Louis/county suppliers, contractor processing, and whether the load is screened or contains clay. For an exact quote for your address, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or call our team.

Supplies for Cottleville generally come from St. Charles County and greater St. Louis area quarries, landscapers, and soil yards; specific suppliers vary by zip code. Typical minimums for bulk delivery are small (Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum), but some local suppliers prefer 3 to 5 cubic yards; delivery fees are often waived for short runs but can range $50 to $150 for small or long-distance deliveries. Use Hello Gravel to see exact suppliers, minimums, and any delivery fees for your address.

Cottleville’s seasonal freeze-thaw cycles and local clay content make compaction and drainage crucial to prevent settlement and frost heave. Avoid using organic topsoil as structural fill, use non-organic, compactable fill-dirt, and place in thin lifts with proper compaction so the material resists freeze-related movement. If you plan structural backfill or grade changes, factor in drainage and consider frost-protected design or deeper placement below seasonal frost depth.

For structural backfill around foundations, local contractors typically target 90% to 95% relative compaction (standard Proctor) while non-structural fills may be compacted to 85%–90%. Equipment commonly used in the area includes plate compactors for narrow spots and 4,000–10,000 lb vibratory rollers or trench rollers for larger areas; contractors place fill in 4"–8" lifts and compact each lift before adding more. Always ask your contractor what compaction testing or reporting they provide for permits or warranty needs.

Cottleville and St. Charles County may require permits or erosion control measures for significant grading, changes to lot drainage, or large import volumes; thresholds vary by project and subdivision. Smaller deliveries for minor yard grading usually do not need permits, but any work that affects stormwater flow, lot grading plans, or municipal drainage should be discussed with the City of Cottleville or County planning office. Check local zoning and call City Hall before major fills to avoid fines or required remediation.

Common alternatives locally include topsoil for planting, crusher-run or screenings for driveways, and clean fill or select fill (sand/gravel) for structural backfill. Topsoil is best for lawns and gardens but is poor for load-bearing fills; crusher-run provides a good compactable base for driveways but isn’t suitable for planting; clean sand or gravel drains better and resists frost heave but costs more than generic fill-dirt. Choose material based on purpose: plant growth (topsoil), structural support (select fill or crusher-run), or bulk grade raising (fill-dirt).

Yes—many Cottleville streets, subdivisions, and private lanes have turning, bridge, or weight limits that affect tri-axle dump truck deliveries, and some HOAs restrict truck access or require permits. Drivers need clear overhead clearance, a stable place to dump, and room to turn; narrow streets, cul-de-sacs, and soft shoulders can add extra fees or require offloading in a safe staging spot. When ordering, include photos and detailed access notes at checkout so suppliers can plan the correct truck size and route.

Use the formula: area (sq ft) × depth (ft) ÷ 27 = cubic yards. For example, raising a 500 sq ft driveway by 4" (0.333 ft) needs about 6.2 cubic yards (~8.7 tons), and raising a 1,000 sq ft yard by 3" needs about 9.3 cubic yards (~13 tons) using a loose-density factor. Always round up 5%–10% for settlement and compaction losses and confirm with a local estimator if you have steep slopes or buried obstructions.

Clear the dump area of obstacles, mark property lines and buried utilities, and provide clear directions and a contact phone number for the driver; remove low-hanging branches and make sure gates are unlocked. If you want tailgate spreading, request it at checkout but note that drivers perform spreading at their discretion and may decline for safety reasons. For large fills, confirm permits and erosion-control measures with the city before delivery.

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.