Fill Dirt in Blue Springs, MO

Local fill-dirt material prices vary, but in West Missouri you can expect raw fill-dirt to commonly run about $10 to $25 per ton (roughly $12 to $30 per loose cubic yard). Delivery, haul distance, minimum-order fees, and site access typically add $75 to $250 or more per truckload; final price depends on the supplier and how many tons you order. Use Hello Gravel's quote tool or call our team to get an exact delivered price for your Blue Springs address.

Estimate volume first: cubic yards = area (sq ft) x depth (ft) / 27, then multiply by about 1.2 to 1.4 to convert loose cubic yards to tons. Examples: a 12 ft x 40 ft driveway patch at 4 in depth needs about 6 yd3 or roughly 7 to 9 tons; leveling a 1,000 sq ft yard by 2 in requires about 6 yd3 or 7 to 9 tons; a 20 ft x 20 ft building pad at 8 in depth needs about 48 yd3 or roughly 60 to 70 tons. For precision, use our online calculator or request a quote with your project dimensions.

For most non-structural landscaping work in Blue Springs choose clean fill-dirt with low organic content and minimal topsoil to reduce future settling and vegetation growth. If drainage or load-bearing is a concern (driveways, pads, footings), a granular or engineered fill (well-graded sand/aggregate or crusher-run) is better because it compacts consistently and sheds water. Tell your Hello Gravel rep the intended use so suppliers can recommend a local gradation that matches area clay loam conditions and drainage needs.

Freeze-thaw can cause frost heave and more movement in fills that contain fine silts or high moisture; poorly compacted fill will settle more after seasonal cycles. To limit issues, place fill in controlled lifts (typically 4 to 6 in), compact each lift to the right moisture content, and avoid putting non-engineered fill in critical load-bearing zones above the frost line. For foundation or building work, use engineered fill and follow compaction testing recommendations to reduce long-term settlement.

Common alternatives include crusher-run (crushed stone mixed with fines), bank-run (locally excavated mixed material), and engineered fill (lab-tested select soils). Crusher-run is typically more expensive than basic fill-dirt but offers better compaction and drainage for driveways and pads; bank-run is cheaper but variable in quality and may contain organics. For structures or high-traffic areas, engineered fill has higher upfront costs but lowers risk of settlement and expensive repairs later—ask your Hello Gravel rep for local supplier options and a cost-benefit quote.

Possibly. Small landscaping fills usually do not require permits, but larger grading, changing drainage, or filling that affects adjacent properties often triggers city or county permits and stormwater rules. Contact the City of Blue Springs Planning or Public Works department and check Jackson County regulations before placing very large orders or performing substantial regrading. Also check HOA rules and call 811 before digging or placing deep fills near utilities.

Expect some settling during the first 6 to 24 months, especially with non-engineered fill; you may need to add a light top-up or regrade low spots after the first season. For landscape fills under turf or plants, topsoil and regular maintenance will keep surfaces stable; for driveways or pads plan to cap the fill with a structural base (crusher-run or gravel) and a finished surface to avoid ongoing repairs. Well-compacted engineered fill used under structures can last the lifetime of the project, while loose fill-dirt used as temporary or landscape fill typically needs attention every 1 to 5 years.

Contractors typically place fill-dirt in 4 to 6 in lifts and compact each lift with a plate compactor for small areas or a vibratory roller/rammer for larger jobs. Moisture control is critical: material should be near optimal moisture for maximum density, and contractors may perform field density tests or hire a geotechnical firm for nuclear density testing on critical projects. Hello Gravel supplies the material, and your contractor can advise on the right compaction approach and testing for Blue Springs soil conditions.

Make sure the truck has safe access and note any overhead wires, gates, or soft ground in your order notes; Hello Gravel's minimum order is typically 3 tons and deliveries are by tri-axle dump trucks. Standard delivery is scheduled for 2+ business days with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST (fees may apply), and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but spreading is not guaranteed. If you need material placed in multiple spots or spread, tell us at checkout so we can coordinate with your supplier and driver.

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.