Fill-dirt in Evans, CO

Delivered fill-dirt prices in Evans typically vary based on source and volume; expect a rough range of about $12 to $30 per ton depending on distance, moisture content, screening, and season. For an exact delivered price for your address in Evans, use our online quote tool or contact our team — rates are negotiated with local suppliers in West Colorado so quotes are location-specific.

Our minimum order is 3 tons. Standard delivery in many areas is included with no extra fee and requires 2+ business days; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee and long hauls or small orders may incur extra charges.

Most tri-axle dump trucks used in Evans carry about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt. Weight varies with moisture and material density, but that typically equals roughly 12 to 18 tons per truckload for fill-dirt in this region.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. That covers about 162 sq ft at 2 inches deep, 81 sq ft at 4 inches deep, and 54 sq ft at 6 inches deep — use these figures to estimate how many yards or tons you need for leveling work in Evans.

Use fill-dirt when you need structural fill to raise grade or fill voids; it is inexpensive and won’t support plant growth. Use topsoil (or add several inches of topsoil over fill-dirt) for lawns, gardens, and planting because topsoil contains organic matter and nutrients suited to vegetation in Evans’ semi-arid Front Range climate.

You can place fill-dirt on native soil, but the native surface should be cleared of organics, trash, and large roots and then placed in lifts and compacted. For very soft or wet native soils common after heavy rains, consider geotextile fabric and engineered fills or consult a contractor to avoid future settlement and frost-heave issues in the Evans area.

Fill-dirt can be used as a subgrade to build up elevations, but it must be properly compacted and drained; it is not a final driving surface. After placing and compacting fill-dirt, contractors commonly install a structural base of crushed rock or aggregate before adding the surfacing (asphalt, concrete, or gravel) suitable for Evans’ freeze-thaw conditions.

Best practices include stripping vegetation and organics, working on unfrozen ground, placing fill in 6 to 8 inch lifts, and compacting each lift to the required density while controlling moisture. If you are unsure about required compaction levels for foundations or road bases, hire a local contractor or soils engineer — they can provide compaction specs relevant to West Colorado soils.

Drivers may be able to perform basic tailgate spreading at their discretion if requested at checkout, but Hello Gravel does not guarantee spreading services and drivers will assess safety and access on arrival. Many local contractors and landscape professionals in the Evans area offer site grading, spreading, and compaction as a separate service — we can help connect you with local haulers and suppliers but recommend booking spreading/compaction through a contractor if you need a finished grade.

Return and pickup policies vary by supplier; many local suppliers do not accept returns of loose fill-dirt, but some will arrange an excess pickup for a fee. If you have leftovers, options in the Evans area include hiring a local contractor to redistribute the material, taking it to a local transfer station or landfill that accepts clean fill, or contacting our customer service promptly so we can check supplier policies and help find a solution.