Fill-dirt in Lone Tree, CO

Delivered fill-dirt prices in Lone Tree generally run in the range of about $15 to $35 per ton (roughly $12 to $28 per cubic yard), depending on supplier, screening, and delivery distance. Local factors like truck access, whether the material is screened, and seasonal demand can move prices within that range. Check your zip code at checkout or contact our team for an accurate, location-specific quote.

Bulk fill-dirt is sold by landscape supply yards, gravel pits, and subcontracted haulers serving Lone Tree and surrounding Douglas County (Parker, Castle Rock, Denver metro). Minimums vary: pickup yards sometimes accept 1 to 3 cubic yards, while delivered orders commonly start at 3 tons (Hello Gravel minimum) and many local haulers prefer 6 to 10 cubic yards for scheduled delivery. If you need a small amount, ask about small-load pricing or split deliveries when ordering through Hello Gravel.

For driveways and foundation backfill, use clean, non-organic fill-dirt in compacted lifts of 6 to 8 inches and aim for about 90% to 95% relative compaction (measured against standard Proctor when required). Control moisture so material is near its optimum moisture content before compacting; too dry or too wet reduces compaction effectiveness. Also slope grades for positive drainage away from structures to reduce frost heave risk in Lone Tree's freeze-thaw cycles.

Permit needs depend on the scope of work. Small landscaping fills usually do not need permits, but larger grading, changes to drainage, or importing substantial volumes often trigger city or county permits and inspections. Before placing large amounts of fill-dirt, check with the City of Lone Tree planning department and Douglas County Building Division to confirm thresholds and any erosion control or stormwater requirements.

Fill-dirt is useful for building up low spots and backfilling, but because it contains fines and can be less stable on slopes, it is not the best erosion-control surface on steep or exposed hills. For driveway surfaces and stabilized slopes, crushed road base or crusher run provides better interlock and resistance to washout; use riprap where concentrated water flow or steep gullies need armor. A common approach is to use fill-dirt for bulk grading then cap exposed slopes or access areas with crusher run, turf reinforcement, or erosion-control measures.

Basic rule: 1 cubic yard covers 324 square feet at 1 inch deep. That means raising 1,000 square feet by 1 inch needs about 3.1 cubic yards. For Lone Tree soils, use a weight factor of about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard for fill-dirt, so 3.1 cubic yards would be roughly 3.7 to 4.3 tons. Use these steps: calculate area x depth (in feet) = cubic feet; divide by 27 = cubic yards; multiply by an appropriate tons/yd3 factor and add 5-10% for compaction and waste.

Many local suppliers offer screened (fines and debris removed) and unscreened fill-dirt. Screened fill is cleaner and better for final grades under patios, pavers, and near finished landscape areas; unscreened is cheaper and fine for bulk structural fills and rough grading. Expect screened material to cost a bit more—commonly a few dollars per ton—so pick screened when appearance, compaction uniformity, or proximity to visible areas matters.

Plan around freeze-thaw and moisture windows: avoid placing fill when the ground is frozen or excessively wet because compaction will be poor and frost heave risk increases. Late spring through early fall is the most reliable window, but monitor local weather and allow time for moisture conditioning. Also watch for summer monsoon storms that can cause erosion on fresh fills and schedule erosion control (weed mat, straw, diversion swales) as needed.

Hello Gravel coordinates delivery by local dump trucks and offers scheduled drop-offs with a 3-ton minimum; some drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion. If you want spreading, request the service in Order Notes at checkout and choose a delivery date that gives you time to plan for compaction and drainage. Note that spreading is not guaranteed and drivers will assess site access and safety on arrival.