Fill-dirt in Bennett, CO

Delivered fill-dirt to Bennett, CO commonly ranges by project and source, but expect roughly $10 to $35 per ton delivered. Prices vary with truck distance, minimum order size, seasonal demand, and how much processing (screening, removal of organics) the supplier does; use our quote tool for a local delivered price.

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Standard fill-dirt is usually not the best final driveway base in Bennettu0000CO because it often contains fines and clay that hold water and can heave in freeze-thaw cycles. For a durable driveway use engineered 'road base' or crushed rock for the structural base and keep fill-dirt for raising grades or non-structural backfill behind retaining features.

For backfill and leveling in Bennett's freeze-thaw environment, choose well-graded, low-organic 'select fill' with a mix of sand and fines that compacts well; particles typically range from silt/sand up to about 3/4u0022. Avoid loose, clay-rich native fill at the surface and insist on material with low organic content and good drainage characteristics when frost action is a concern.

For a 2-car 24'x24' area at 6u0022 depth you will need about 11 cubic yards or roughly 12-15 tons of fill-dirt depending on compaction—plan on about 14 tons as a working estimate. For 50'x20' at 6u0022 depth you will need about 18.5 cubic yards or roughly 22-26 tons; always add 10-20% extra for compaction and settlement and use our material calculator for a site-specific estimate.

Remove organic topsoil and debris before placing fill-dirt, place material in uniform lifts (typically 4-8u0022 loose per lift), moisture-condition as needed, and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller to reach 90-95% relative compaction for structural areas. For critical bases or driveways verify compaction with a test (density test) and consider engineered road base rather than plain fill-dirt for load-bearing surfaces.

Freeze-thaw cycles can cause clayey or poorly drained fill-dirt to heave and lose bearing capacity, while summer drying can cause shrinkage and settlement in silty soils. Use well-draining, low-organic fill, provide positive surface drainage, expect some spring settlement that may need topping up, and inspect slopes and grades after seasonal cycles.

Small amounts of fill-dirt on private property usually do not require a permit, but changes that affect drainage, driveway connections to public roads, work in right-of-way, or projects in floodplain/borrow areas often do. Contact the Town of Bennett and the appropriate county building/engineering office to confirm permit requirements before starting work.

Fill-dirt is best for raising grades and non-structural backfill but is not ideal as a final driveway surface or for erosion control because it can retain water and settle. Crushed rock provides better drainage and traction as a surface, while road base (engineered aggregate) is the preferred structural layer under a driveway; for erosion control use larger rock or riprap and geotextile where needed.

Order in whole tons and account for a minimum order (our platform minimum is 3 tons); expect standard delivery in 2+ business days with next-day options if you order before noon CST. Request tailgate spreading at checkout if you want the driver to consider it, but note spreading is at the driver's discretion and not guaranteed.