Fill Dirt in Philadelphia, MO

Prices vary by supplier and material quality, but fill-dirt in West Missouri typically runs lower than crushed stone because it is less processed. Expect a wide range (roughly $15 to $40 per ton) depending on local availability and delivery; Hello Gravel will show exact pricing for your zip code and the minimum order is 3 tons.

Fill-dirt is mostly soil and fine particles used to raise or level ground and is intended to be compacted; gravel is crushed rock used for drainage and stable surfaces. Use fill-dirt when you need to build up grade, and gravel when you need a durable, draining surface.

One ton of fill-dirt is roughly 0.7 to 0.9 cubic yards depending on moisture and composition. As a rule of thumb, one ton will cover about 250 sq ft at a 1-inch depth or about 62 sq ft at a 4-inch depth; adjust quantities for wetter, denser clay soils common in West Missouri.

Yes, you can use fill-dirt to raise grade over existing soil, but it should be added in lifts and compacted to avoid settling. If the area needs to support traffic or a finished surface, top the compacted fill with gravel or topsoil depending on the final use, and always check for buried utilities before digging.

Hello Gravel commonly uses tri-axle dump trucks that haul roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards of material, which for fill-dirt translates to about 8 to 15 tons depending on soil density. Exact truck capacity and delivered weight will be shown during checkout and can vary by supplier and local haul rules.

Generally yes—fill-dirt is usually less expensive per ton than crushed gravel because it requires less processing. However, final project needs matter: using cheaper fill-dirt where gravel is required (for drainage or roadways) can cost more later in repairs or rework.

It depends on the driveway width and the depth you need to raise. For example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide area at a 4-inch lift needs about 2.5 cubic yards (roughly 3 tons) of fill-dirt; for a stable driveway base you should plan on compaction and then add a layer of gravel on top rather than using only fill-dirt.

Compact in thin lifts (6 to 8 inches) using a plate compactor or roller, and keep the moisture content slightly damp for best compaction—too wet or too dry reduces effectiveness. For larger jobs or areas with clay-rich Missouri soils, consider hiring a local contractor to ensure consistent compaction and avoid future settling.

Yes: regional sourcing means fill-dirt in West Missouri can contain more clay and hold moisture, so it will behave differently than sandy soils elsewhere. Expect seasonal delivery limitations (frozen ground in winter) and possible color/texture variation; Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers and will show available material notes on your order.

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!

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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.