Fill Dirt in Ballwin, MO

Fill-dirt is generally cheaper per ton than processed gravel because it is less processed and often sourced locally, but prices vary by supplier and seasonal demand in the St. Louis area. For an accurate up-to-date price for Ballwin deliveries, request a local quote through Hello Gravel so you can compare delivered costs and any hauling fees.

Fill-dirt is natural soil (usually low in organic material) used to raise grade, fill holes, or build subgrade; it compacts and settles over time. Gravel is crushed rock used for drainage and structural bases; it does not settle like soil and is the right choice for driveways and paths in Ballwin's climate.

You should not use straight fill-dirt as the driving surface—Missouri freeze-thaw cycles and traffic will cause rutting and settling. Fill-dirt can be used to build up and grade the subgrade, but finish with a properly compacted stone base like 2A or 3/4" crushed stone for a durable Ballwin driveway.

Yes. Crushed gravel provides load-bearing strength and drainage that fill-dirt cannot, so use crushed stone as the structural layer. Use fill-dirt only to correct grade or fill low spots beneath the base, then compact and add crushed stone on top.

Coverage depends on depth and soil density, but a good rule is that 1 ton of fill-dirt will cover roughly 240–290 square feet at a 1-inch depth. Moisture, compaction, and soil type common in West Missouri can change that number, so add a contingency when ordering.

Tri-axle dump trucks used by our haulers typically carry about 10–12 cubic yards loose, which for fill-dirt translates to roughly 10–15 tons depending on moisture and soil type. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and your checkout will show the expected truck size for your delivery.

For lawn leveling and top dressing in Ballwin, add 4–6 inches of quality topsoil over the compacted fill-dirt and then seed. If you are raising the grade, place fill-dirt in 6–8 inch lifts and compact each lift to reduce future settling.

You can place fill-dirt over existing clay, but you must address drainage and compaction: clay can hold water and cause poor drainage unless you shape the grade and add coarse material to promote runoff. For structural projects near foundations or driveways in Ballwin, consider a geotextile or a professional soil evaluation before adding large quantities.

Local prices depend on supplier, haul distance, and current demand, so costs fluctuate in the Ballwin area. The fastest way to get an accurate delivered price is to use Hello Gravel’s quote tool or call our team for a transparent local price for the exact quantity you need.

Fill-dirt should be placed in lifts and compacted as you go; leaving loose fills will lead to uneven settling over time in Ballwin’s climate. Hello Gravel drivers may offer limited tailgate spreading at their discretion, but mechanical compaction usually requires a plate compactor or roller you should arrange separately.

Common issues are settling over months or years, poor drainage if placed over clay, and variable material quality depending on local sourcing. To avoid problems in Ballwin, choose the right soil mix for the job, compact properly, and use fill-dirt only where appropriate (not as a finished surface for driveways or high-traffic areas).

Standard delivery is 2+ business days; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion—request it at checkout—but Hello Gravel does not guarantee spreading and recommends arranging professional spreading/compaction if you need precise grading.

Measure the area (length x width) and the depth in feet to get cubic feet, divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards, then add 10–25% extra to allow for compaction and settling common in West Missouri soils. Use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or contact our team with these numbers and your delivery address to get a recommended tonnage and a local 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.

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.