Fill Dirt in Webster Groves, MO

Fill-dirt is soil used to raise grade, fill holes, or backfill around foundations. In Webster Groves it is commonly used to level yards, build up low spots after utility work, and backfill foundations before landscaping. It is not a finished surface for driveways or lawns without topsoil or a gravel base.

Delivered prices vary by supplier, distance, moisture, and screening. For West Missouri customers in the Webster Groves area, expect rough delivered estimates in the range of about $20 to $45 per ton, with smaller orders and long hauls toward the high end. Use Hello Gravel to get a local quote for an accurate price and check our minimum order of 3 tons.

Fill-dirt weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and composition. For planning use 1.3 tons per cubic yard as a practical estimate. For example, 9 cubic yards x 1.3 = about 12 tons; request local weights in your Hello Gravel quote for greater accuracy.

Use the formula: area (ft2) x depth (ft) / 27 = cubic yards, then multiply cubic yards by ~1.3 to get tons. Example: a 12' x 40' area at 6" (0.5 ft) needs 12*40*0.5/27 = about 8.9 cubic yards ≈ 11.6 tons. For foundation backfill or bigger yard grading, calculate per area and call Hello Gravel if you want help sizing your order.

Place fill-dirt in compacted lifts of 6 to 8 inches when building grade or backfill. For driveway base under gravel, plan on at least 6 inches of compacted fill-dirt followed by a crushed-stone base. For foundation backfill, compact in 6-inch lifts and follow your engineer or code, which may require tighter specs near structures.

Yes. Webster Groves sees freeze-thaw cycles and heavy summer storms that can lead to frost heave, erosion, and post-delivery settlement if material is not properly compacted and drained. Proper layering, compaction, and positive drainage are the best ways to limit movement and future low spots.

Use mechanical compaction: plate compactors for small areas and vibratory rollers for larger jobs. Target compaction is typically 90% to 95% of Standard Proctor for structural work; for non-structural lawn or landscape fill, 85% to 92% is common. On clay subgrades expect to place thinner lifts and perform moisture conditioning before compaction.

Small deliveries for typical yard projects usually do not require a permit, but larger imports that change grade, impact drainage, or exceed quantity thresholds may trigger city or county permits. Always check Webster Groves municipal codes, HOA rules, and contact Public Works before large deliveries; Hello Gravel can help identify when you should check local rules.

Fill-dirt is for building grade and support but drains poorly compared to crusher-run or clean sand. Crusher-run (crushed stone with fines) makes a durable, well-compacted base for driveways and resists rutting; clean sand drains well but lacks compaction strength for driving surfaces. For long-lasting driveways in Webster Groves use fill-dirt only to raise grade, then install crusher-run or crushed stone as the structural base.

Hello Gravel typically delivers by tri-axle dump truck with a minimum order of 3 tons. Drivers will tip material where the truck can safely access; tailgate spreading may be available at the driver’s discretion for a fee or request at checkout. Extra charges can apply for difficult access, tight streets, off-hour deliveries, or local parking/permit restrictions, so schedule in advance and add delivery notes at checkout.

Initial settlement and minor settling often appear within weeks to months after placement; some consolidation can continue for up to a year, especially after heavy rains. Plan to re-grade low spots, add topsoil where you will seed, and allow time before installing finished surfaces; for driveways, wait until compaction and grading are complete before placing the gravel base.

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.