Fill-dirt in Delta, CO

Typical delivered fill-dirt prices to Delta range roughly from $18 to $40 per cubic yard (about $15 to $30 per ton), depending on supplier, moisture content, screening, and haul distance. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons; final price and any delivery fee for your zip code are shown at checkout or on your quote.

Hello Gravel works with local suppliers and haulers to deliver fill-dirt in the Delta area—enter your zip code to confirm availability. Standard delivery lead time is 2+ business days, with next-day delivery possible for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; delivery charges vary by distance and supplier, and some Delta-area orders may qualify for free delivery.

For 1,000 sq ft the volumes are about 3.09 yd3 per inch of depth (3.09 yd3 for 1 inch, 18.5 yd3 for 6 inches, 36.1 yd3 for 12 inches). At a delivered price range of $18 to $40 per cubic yard, expect roughly $55–$125 for 1 inch, $330–$740 for 6 inches, and $650–$1,440 for 12 inches; final quote depends on exact material, screening, and delivery details.

Fill-dirt is generally not recommended as the primary structural base under pea gravel because it can settle and hold moisture, especially with Delta’s freeze-thaw swings. A compacted crushed-rock base or roadbase is the preferred material; Hello Gravel can supply appropriate base materials but does not guarantee installation—drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, and we recommend a local contractor for compaction and installation.

Standard fill-dirt will not harden or stabilize like concrete. There are specialized stabilized aggregate products (polymer-stabilized or resin-bound systems) that offer a firm surface, but these are different from traditional fill-dirt; Hello Gravel can often source stabilized products through local suppliers, but installation is typically handled by contractors experienced with those systems.

If pea gravel sits directly on non-compacted fill-dirt it will shift, sink, and develop low spots over time—this is amplified by irrigation and freeze-thaw cycles in Delta. Alternatives include a compacted crushed stone or decomposed granite base with a geotextile fabric, which Hello Gravel can supply; for best results hire a contractor to grade, compact, and finish the surface.

A 50 lb bag is about 0.018–0.02 cubic yards and will cover roughly 6 sq ft at 1 inch depth (about 3 sq ft at 2 inches, 2 sq ft at 3 inches). For anything larger than a few small patches, bulk delivery is more cost-effective—orders of a few cubic yards up to truckloads are cheaper per cubic yard and Hello Gravel’s minimum is 3 tons.

Per 1,000 sq ft, each inch of fill is about 3.09 cubic yards. Using a typical weight of 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard for fill-dirt, that equals roughly 3.7–4.3 tons per inch. So raising 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches would usually require about 22–26 tons, and 12 inches about 44–53 tons; get a site-specific estimate from Hello Gravel to account for compaction and soil type.

We can request screened or clean fill-dirt from local suppliers to meet common building-pad needs, but Hello Gravel does not perform lab testing. For structural building pads you should work with your geotechnical engineer who can specify material gradation and compaction requirements; we can provide supplier material descriptions, weight tickets, and delivery documentation to support your testing and inspection process.

Delta County may require permits or approvals for large fills, changes in grade, or work in regulated areas like floodplains—requirements vary by project type and location. Hello Gravel does not obtain permits on your behalf, but we can supply delivery documentation, weight tickets, and invoices to help with permitting; we recommend checking with Delta County Building and Planning before ordering.