Fill-dirt in Taylor, AZ

Typical delivered prices for fill-dirt around Taylor, AZ, usually fall in the range of about $8 to $20 per ton (roughly $10 to $25 per cubic yard). Final price depends on haul distance, truckload size, access challenges, and seasonal demand (monsoon season can raise costs); use our zip-code quote tool for exact pricing.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted haulers that serve Taylor and Navajo County. Most haulers accept the company minimum of about 3 tons; rural jobs sometimes require a full truckload (typically 10–14 tons) or an extra trip fee, so check delivery minimums in checkout or ask our team for details.

Typical fill-dirt in arid Arizona compacts down so you can expect roughly a 10–25% reduction in loose volume when properly compacted (a compaction factor of about 1.1–1.25). As-built weight varies with moisture, but a practical planning range is about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard; final figures depend on local soil mix and on-site compaction level.

For driveway or base work in Taylor, place fill-dirt in controlled lifts and compact each layer—4 to 6 inches per lift for mechanical plate compactors and 6 to 8 inches for heavier rollers. Thinner lifts and proper moisture conditioning yield better compaction and stability for load-bearing or paved surfaces.

Arizona monsoon storms can cause erosion, washouts, and softening of recently placed fill, while prolonged dry heat makes loose dirt dusty and harder to achieve uniform moisture for compaction. To reduce problems, protect fresh fills from heavy rain, grade for surface drainage, add moisture and compact during cooler parts of the day, and consider a gravel cap or geotextile to reduce erosion and dust.

Navajo County commonly requires permits and compaction testing for structural building pads, foundations, and engineered backfill; simple landscaping or non-structural fills often have fewer formal requirements. Always check with Navajo County Community Development or the Town of Taylor building officials before ordering so you meet permit, compaction test, and inspection requirements for your specific project.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 500 cubic feet, which is approximately 18.5 cubic yards (roughly 20–26 tons of typical Arizona fill-dirt, depending on moisture and compaction). To raise the same area by 12 inches you need about 1,000 cubic feet or 37 cubic yards (roughly 40–52 tons). Always order 5–10% extra to allow for compaction, grading, and minor waste.

Tell the hauler about driveway width, overhead wires, low tree limbs, soft shoulders, and whether street parking or permits are needed in Taylor; tri-axle dump trucks are commonly used and need clear turning space. If you want tailgate spreading, request it at checkout but note drivers perform it at their discretion; placing a defined drop zone and marking the area speeds delivery and reduces re-handling.