Fill-dirt in Grand Junction, CO

A delivered 10-yard load of fill-dirt in Grand Junction typically falls in the range of about $250 to $600. Price varies with haul distance, supplier availability in Mesa County, truck type, and whether the material is clean structural fill or contains fines. Use Hello Gravel’s quote tool for an exact local price and available delivery dates.

A standard dump truck delivery (tri-axle loads commonly carry roughly 10 to 14 cubic yards) for fill-dirt in Mesa County usually costs in the $300 to $700 range. Final cost depends on the specific yardage, truck access, and any special handling or spreading requests. Contact Hello Gravel to check local supplier rates for your zip code.

To cover 1,000 sq ft you need about 3.1 cubic yards for 1 inch of depth, 6.2 yd3 for 2 inches, 12.3 yd3 for 4 inches, and about 18.5 yd3 for 6 inches. Most Grand Junction deliveries are quoted per load, so a 4-inch raise will usually require one 10-14 yd load; expect delivery pricing in the same $250 to $700 range depending on supplier and distance. Use Hello Gravel’s material calculator for exact quantities and then get a delivery quote for your address.

Costs depend on the driveway width and desired fill thickness; for example a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide area at 4 inches of fill needs about 2.5 cubic yards of material. Because Hello Gravel has a minimum order and most trucks deliver 10+ cubic yards, a small job may be billed as a partial of a full truckload, so expect material+delivery starting around $200 to $500 for short jobs and higher for longer distances or special handling. If you need spreading, request it at checkout and plan for an extra charge if the driver agrees to perform tailgate spreading.

For drainage backfill around foundations in Grand Junction choose a coarse, low-organic fill with good drainage—think sandy or granular structural fill rather than clay-rich topsoil. Standard u0022fill-dirtu0022 from local suppliers can vary, so specify u0022clean structural fillu0022 or ask for sand/gravel mix in Order Notes if you need improved drainage. If in doubt, follow your engineer’s specs; Hello Gravel can help source appropriate local options.

2A and 2B are crushed stone/base materials with engineered gradations and are not the same as loose fill-dirt. For driveways you’ll usually prefer a compactible base like 2A or 2B over ordinary fill-dirt because they compact better and provide a stable surface. If your project specifically needs fill-dirt for grading or raising elevation, order that material, and use 2A/2B or crushed base on top for driveways.

Local building requirements in Mesa County often require engineered compaction for structural fills and foundation backfill; the exact requirement (for example percent of Standard Proctor) depends on your permit and project plans. Contractor charges vary by job size and equipment but expect small jobs to run a few hundred dollars for compaction equipment and operator, while larger jobs may be priced per cubic yard or by the hour; get a local contractor estimate and check permit specs with Mesa County building department. Hello Gravel can connect you with local suppliers, but confirm compaction requirements with your engineer or inspector.

Yes—there are treated fill options like soil cement, lime-treated fills, or polymer-stabilized mixes that improve strength and reduce settling, though these are not the standard loose fill-dirt most suppliers stock. Availability in Grand Junction varies by supplier and season; contact Hello Gravel to check for stabilized or engineered fill options in your area and to schedule delivery. Note that stabilization is typically done by a contractor or plant at source and may carry an extra material and handling cost.

For quick estimates, multiply square footage by desired depth in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards (for example 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches is 1,000*(4/12)/27 = 12.3 yd3). In Western Colorado loose fill-dirt commonly weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, but this varies with moisture and material type, so convert cubic yards to tons only as an estimate. Use Hello Gravel’s calculator and request a local quote to confirm exact tonnage and delivery pricing.