Fill Dirt in Saint Charles, MO

Fill-dirt is basic subsoil used to raise grade or fill holes; it usually contains sand, silt and clay and little organic material. In Saint Charles use it for grading, raising yard elevations, or filling beneath non-structural landscapes; avoid using raw fill-dirt as the final surface or the wearing layer of a driveway.

Delivered prices in Saint Charles commonly range from about $12 to $28 per ton, which equals roughly $14 to $34 per cubic yard using typical loose conversions. Final price depends on supplier, load size, distance, and whether spreading or extra handling is requested; Hello Gravel shows exact pricing when you enter your zip code.

Hello Gravel connects you with local sand and gravel pits, landscaping suppliers and haulers serving Saint Charles; specific vendors vary by zip code. Typical minimums vary by supplier and truck type—Hello Gravel’s platform minimum is 3 tons, while some local suppliers prefer full truckloads (8–12 tons) or charge small-load fees; ask for minimums and any short-haul or placement fees at checkout.

A good rule of thumb for loose fill-dirt is about 1.2 tons per cubic yard (range 1.1–1.4 depending on moisture and material). Per square foot that equals roughly 0.015 tons (about 30 lbs) at 4" depth, 0.022 tons (about 44 lbs) at 6", and 0.044 tons (about 89 lbs) at 12" depth; multiply those figures by your total square footage to estimate order size.

Saint Charles sees winter freeze-thaw cycles and has clay and river floodplain soils that can hold moisture and settle when thawing occurs. To limit future settlement, place fill in thin lifts (4–6 inches), compact each lift to the proper density, avoid organic-rich material, and plan for settlement in low-lying and floodplain areas; for critical grades, consult a local engineer or request compaction testing.

For general yard fill use a clean, well-graded fill with a mix of sand, silt and small clay—minimal organics. For driveways and structural uses, prefer granular material (well-graded crushed stone or road base such as Class 5) rather than plain fill-dirt; under-slab backfill should be free of organics and large rocks and placed in compactible lifts per local building guidance.

Permitting requirements vary: minor yard fills usually do not require permits, but significant grading, changes to drainage, floodplain work, or building foundations commonly need city or county permits. For structural or large-scale projects, Saint Charles Building Division or St. Charles County may require engineered plans and compaction testing—check with your local permitting office before ordering large quantities.

Plain fill-dirt is not ideal as a finished driveway base; a properly designed base (compacted granular base with a crushed surface) can last 10+ years with routine maintenance. Budget for occasional regrading, adding a few inches of surface gravel every few years, and periodic compaction—smaller repairs and topping typically run a few hundred dollars for most residential drives, while full rebuilds cost more.

Fill-dirt is the least expensive option for raising grade or filling low spots but often contains fines and clay that compress and hold water, so it is not the best final base for driveways. Crushed limestone or Class 5 road base compacts better, drains faster and makes a longer-lasting driveway base; topsoil is for landscaping only and is unsuitable where compaction and drainage matter.

Watch for organic material (roots, sod), large debris, excessive clay or silt, and construction trash—these reduce compaction, increase settlement and can cause drainage problems. Ask suppliers for 'clean fill' or 'structural fill' if you need low-organic material, inspect deliveries visually, and report major issues to Hello Gravel promptly so we can help resolve quality concerns.

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.

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.