Fill Dirt in New Melle, MO

Most suppliers around New Melle price fill-dirt by the cubic yard rather than by the ton, though some operators will quote by the ton for heavy, compacted loads. Pricing varies with screening and cleanliness (clean, screened fill costs more), and local delivery distance or truck access can add a surcharge. Hello Gravel shows per-order pricing during checkout so you can compare local suppliers and see delivery included or listed separately.

Material-only prices for bulk, un-screened fill-dirt in West Missouri commonly run roughly $15 to $40 per cubic yard, so a 10-yard load typically costs $150 to $400 for material. Delivery to rural New Melle properties can add anywhere from a small local fee up to $150 or more depending on haul distance and site access; remote or hard-to-service addresses may be higher. Use Hello Gravel to check supplier quotes for exact delivered prices to your zip code.

To estimate, use cubic yards = area (sq ft) * depth (inches) / 324. For 1,000 sq ft: 2" depth ≈ 6.2 cubic yards, 4" ≈ 12.3 cubic yards, and 6" ≈ 18.5 cubic yards. Convert to tons roughly by multiplying cubic yards by about 1.2 (loose fill), so those volumes equal about 7.5, 14.8, and 22.2 tons respectively; actual tonnage varies with moisture and compaction.

Fill-dirt is appropriate to raise grade or backfill but is not a durable driveway surface. For driveways in New Melle's seasonal freeze-thaw and clay soils, you should build a well-drained, compacted subgrade and then install several inches of compactable gravel (base and surface) on top of the fill. Using clean, compactable fill-dirt in lifts with compaction can prepare the grade, but a granular base is needed for drainage and long-term durability.

Choose clean, low-organic fill-dirt (sometimes called structural fill) that is free of vegetation, large roots, and debris. In West Missouri where clay soils are common, a sandy or mixed granular fill-dirt that compacts well is often preferred for subgrades; ask suppliers for 'structural' or 'engineered' fill if you need higher compaction. Note that regional materials vary, so check photos and request a material description at checkout.

Fill-dirt can be compacted to form a stable subgrade, but it will not harden or behave like polymer-stabilized gravel or asphalt. Polymer-stabilized products and crusher fines are surfacing options that bind and reduce dust and rutting; these are not the same as fill-dirt and may be less commonly stocked in rural suppliers. If you need a finished driving surface that behaves like pavement, plan to add a suitable aggregate or stabilization product on top of compacted fill-dirt.

Common issues include settling over time (especially if organic material was mixed in), poor drainage if not graded properly, and erosion during heavy rains. You may need additional material to regrade low spots, and occasional re-compaction or top-up after freeze-thaw cycles. Mitigate these with proper compaction in lifts, geotextile fabric on soft spots, and a granular surface layer for driveways.

No. Two inches of fill-dirt is not sufficient for a driveway; that depth will settle and will not provide structural support. For a driveway you should prepare the subgrade with compacted fill as needed, then install at least 4 to 6 inches of compacted aggregate for a residential driveway surface; deeper base (6 to 8 inches) is better for heavier loads or poor soils.

As a current estimate, material-only for common bulk fill-dirt is often in the $15 to $40 per cubic yard range, so a 10-yard load is roughly $150 to $400. Delivered to New Melle you should budget an additional delivery charge that can range from $25 up to $150 or more depending on distance and truck access; check Hello Gravel quotes to see supplier-specific delivered prices for your address.

Use fill-dirt to bring grade up or to establish a compacted subgrade, but finish the driveway with compacted gravel. For a 20 ft by 40 ft driveway (800 sq ft), 4" of aggregate needs about 9.9 cubic yards and 6" of subgrade fill would be about 14.8 cubic yards; combined you might order ~25 cubic yards of material. With typical Midwest rates (fill-dirt $15-$40/yd, gravel $30-$60/yd) and delivery fees, expect a rough budget in the $600 to $2,000 range depending on material choices, compaction needs, and delivery distance to New Melle.

Request a material description (screened vs. clean structural fill) and add site access notes and photos in the order so suppliers can price delivery accurately. Order a little extra (5-10%) for settlement, ask about compaction specs if you need engineered fill, and contact Hello Gravel customer service if you need help choosing the right fill for your project.

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.

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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.

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