Fill Dirt in Colorado Springs, CO

Fill-dirt is clean, subsoil material used to raise grade, fill holes, and build up low spots. In Colorado Springs it is commonly used to level yards, build gentle slopes away from foundations, and create a stable subgrade before gravel or pavement, especially because local yards often need sandier, well-draining subsoil to manage seasonal runoff.

Expect roughly $20 to $40 per cubic yard for basic fill-dirt in the Colorado Springs area, so a 10-yard load typically runs about $200 to $400 delivered. Final pricing depends on supplier, distance from the quarry, seasonal demand, and any site-access challenges.

A 10-yard load equals about 270 cubic feet. At 2u0022 depth it covers roughly 1,620 sq ft, at 4u0022 about 810 sq ft, and at 6u0022 about 540 sq ft. Use these numbers to estimate coverage for leveling or fill projects.

Yes for most grade correction and base-building work you should plan for compaction and light grading. Colorado Springs has seasonal freeze-thaw and sometimes clay pockets that can cause settling, so compacting in lifts (especially for driveways or structural work) reduces future settling; small lawn touch-ups may require less compaction.

Bulk fill-dirt is usually much cheaper for large volumes than bagged material. For example, a few cubic yards of fill-dirt delivered will almost always cost less than buying the equivalent volume in 1- to 2-cubic-foot bags, and it avoids hauling many bags for larger leveling jobs; topsoil is more expensive than fill-dirt because it contains organic matter and is meant for planting, not just raising grade.

Use fill-dirt to build or correct the subgrade, but use crushed stone or gravel for the structural base and surface. Gravel provides drainage and load-bearing capacity; fill-dirt alone will compact and may hold moisture, so a crushed-stone base over properly compacted subgrade is the recommended approach in Colorado Springs.

Suppliers commonly offer 10-, 15-, and 20-yard truck options, often delivered by tri-axle dump trucks. Expect access limitations for narrow drives, steep slopes, soft lawns, or gated properties—drivers may refuse risky drops and may not drive across lawns or up steep grades; mention access notes at checkout and ask about alternative drop locations when you order.

For a typical single-car driveway about 20 ft long by 10 ft wide, you might need roughly 4 yards of fill-dirt (for 6u0022 lift) and 2.5 to 3 yards of gravel base (for 4u0022 base). With local material prices and delivery, expect a rough total of $300 to $700 for materials and basic delivery; adding spreading, compaction, or contractor labor will increase the price.

Some local suppliers or contracted drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but it is not guaranteed and is assessed for safety on arrival. Professional spreading and compaction are usually handled by landscapers or excavation contractors and are charged separately, either hourly or per-yard depending on the contractor and scope.

For lawn leveling, add 2u0022 to 4u0022 of fill-dirt for minor low spots and finish with topsoil or sod where needed. For patio or driveway subgrade build-up, plan on 4u0022 to 8u0022 of compacted fill-dirt (in lifts) before installing 4u0022 to 6u0022 of crushed stone base. For utility trenches, backfill in 6u0022 to 12u0022 lifts and compact as required to avoid future settling and frost heave.

Customers usually ask about drainage, planting needs, drainage vs stability, and cost. In short: topsoil is for planting and lawns, fill-dirt is for raising grade and structural fills, and pea gravel or crushed stone is for drainage and load-bearing surfaces—pick based on whether your priority is planting, drainage, or a durable base.