Fill Dirt in Kirkwood, MO

Delivered prices vary by supplier, distance, moisture content, and whether the material is screened. For residential deliveries in the Kirkwood area you can generally expect a broad range; get a written quote but plan for roughly $12 to $35 per ton delivered depending on local availability and truck minimums.

Local landscape supply yards, aggregate yards in St. Louis County, and demolition or site-development contractors commonly sell screened fill-dirt in West Missouri. Hello Gravel will connect you with vetted local suppliers in the Kirkwood area so you can compare material descriptions, screening level, and delivery options.

Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order; most local dump trucks are tri-axle and carry roughly 10 to 14 tons per load. Standard delivery is usually 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is sometimes available for orders placed before noon CST; drivers may offer limited tailgate spreading at their discretion.

For site fills use 4 to 6 inch lifts and mechanically compact each lift until the material is firm; smaller lifts compact more reliably. For driveways avoid relying on fill-dirt as the structural base—install 6 to 12 inches of well-graded crushed stone or base rock for load-bearing and drainage, then use compacted fill-dirt only to bring grades up where needed.

Many local soils in the Kirkwood area have clay that holds water, so imported fill-dirt with high clay content can expand when wet and shrink when dry, causing settlement or frost heave. To reduce problems, improve drainage, avoid placing clay-rich fill directly under paving, and consider blending or replacing the structural layers with granular material.

Kirkwood may require permits or approvals for significant grading, material import, or changes that affect stormwater and drainage, and local rules can apply to setbacks and erosion control. Contact Kirkwood Building & Zoning or Public Works before ordering fill-dirt, and check for HOA rules that could affect your project.

First calculate cubic yards: (area in ft2 x depth in ft) / 27, then convert to tons using a fill-dirt density range of about 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and compaction. For example, a 12 ft x 50 ft area at 6 inches deep is about 11.1 cubic yards, which is roughly 13 to 17 tons; add 10 to 15 percent for compaction and waste and round up when ordering.

Fill-dirt is generally less expensive per ton and useful for raising grades or backfilling, but it does not provide the drainage or load-bearing strength of crushed stone. For driveways and other structural surfaces, crushed stone or base rock typically performs much better long-term despite a higher upfront cost, so many Kirkwood homeowners use fill-dirt only for non-structural fill and crushed stone for bases.

Recycled fill-dirt from construction or demolition can be available locally, but composition varies widely and may include debris or contaminants. Always ask suppliers about the source, request a material description or test results, and avoid unknown recycled fill for areas under structures or where contamination is a concern.

Yes. Demand typically rises in spring and summer, and heavy rains or frozen ground can limit spreading and compaction—both of which can affect scheduling and price. Plan ahead, check available delivery windows, and consider ordering outside peak times to get better scheduling and pricing options.

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.