Fill Dirt in Littleton, CO

Delivered prices for fill-dirt in Littleton typically range from about $12 to $28 per ton depending on source, load size, and delivery distance. Final price varies by supplier and current market conditions; use our zip-code price check or request a quote for an exact delivered price.

Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order, and deliveries commonly arrive by tri-axle or tandem dump trucks. Typical truck loads for fill-dirt are roughly 10 to 20 tons per truck; smaller loads may be handled by smaller trucks when available, and oversize or street-parking deliveries may need permits.

Calculate volume first: area (sq ft) x 0.5 ft = cubic feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. Fill-dirt in the Front Range is about 1.2 tons per cubic yard on average, so a 1,000 sq ft area raised 6 inches is about 18.5 cubic yards or roughly 22 tons. We recommend ordering 10-15% extra to allow for compaction and settling.

For structural fills use well-graded, crushed material (often called crusher run or 3/4u0022 minus) because it compacts tightly; for drainage use clean, coarse gravel (3/4u0022 clean) or a layered approach with stone under and compactable fill above. Front Range soils often have clay, so geotextile separation and a drainage layer help prevent water retention and frost-related issues.

Rules vary: many Littleton HOAs and the City of Littleton have guidelines on grading, changes to lot elevation, and drainage that can restrict large fill imports. Always check with your HOA and contact the City of Littleton Building or Public Works departments for permitting or grading requirements before ordering, especially for large volumes or projects that change drainage.

Yes. Avoid installing major fills when the ground is frozen or saturated from snowmelt or heavy rain because compaction will be poor and settling or heave can increase. Best windows are late spring through early fall; deliveries and schedules can also be affected by winter snow or spring storms, so plan with our delivery calendar in mind.

Use fill-dirt (or clean fill if you need low-organic material) to build up grade and create structural subgrade; topsoil is for the final planting layer and should be shallow (3-6 inches) for lawns or beds. For drainage projects, combine compactable fill below with a gravel drainage layer and topsoil only where you will plant.

Compact in 4- to 6-inch lifts using a plate compactor for small areas and a vibratory roller or sheepsfoot roller for driveways or larger areas. Aim for staged compaction as the material is placed and consider hiring a contractor for mechanically compacted structural fills to meet performance needs.

Initial settlement can appear within weeks, but significant settling often happens over 3 to 6 months and sometimes up to a year depending on moisture, traffic, and compaction. Plan to add 5-15% extra material at install and regrade after the main settling period, or sooner if heavy rains cause visible depressions.

Recycled materials like crushed concrete are commonly used as structural fill and base material in Colorado and can be a cost-effective option, but they may contain fines or contaminants depending on their source. For large imports or sensitive sites, Littleton or Jefferson County may require documentation or testing; ask us for material origin details and check local regulations before ordering.