Fill-dirt in Rifle, CO

Delivered fill-dirt pricing in Rifle varies by supplier, distance, and truck size. As a rough range, delivered fill-dirt in this area commonly runs about $15 to $45 per ton; a typical tri-axle load (about 10 to 12 tons of fill-dirt) would therefore cost roughly $150 to $540 delivered. Hello Gravel shows exact, up-front pricing for your zip code at checkout and the company minimum order is 3 tons.

Assuming a typical conversion of 1 cubic yard of fill-dirt ≈ 1.3 tons, one ton equals about 0.77 cubic yards (20.8 cubic feet). That will cover roughly 125 sq ft at 2u0022 depth, 83 sq ft at 3u0022 depth, and 62 sq ft at 4u0022 depth. Densities vary with moisture and composition, so use these as estimates and contact Hello Gravel for a site-specific calculation.

Volume for a 100 ft × 12 ft area is: 100×12×depth. Using a conversion of 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.3 tons gives approximate tonnage of: 2u0022 = 9.6 tons, 3u0022 = 14.4 tons, 4u0022 = 19.2 tons. For most driveways in West Colorado you should plan for compaction loss and ordering a little extra; contact us for an exact quote and delivery options.

A 20 ft × 12 ft driveway needs about 1.9 tons at 2u0022 depth (0.62 yd3), but Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum so you will likely pay for at least 3 tons. Using the local per-ton range ($15–$45/ton), expect material cost roughly $45 to $135 plus any supplier fees; delivery is free in many areas but may vary. Get a precise price by entering your zip code on Hello Gravel or calling our team.

Using the same 1.3 tons per cubic yard assumption, a 10'×10' area requires about 0.80 tons at 2u0022 (≈33 bags), 1.20 tons at 3u0022 (≈49 bags), and 1.60 tons at 4u0022 (≈65 bags) when a bag is 50 lb. Bag counts and densities vary by product, so bags are convenient for small jobs but truck delivery is usually cheaper for larger volumes.

Two inches of fill-dirt is generally not enough for a durable driveway surface in Rifle's climate. Fill-dirt is best used as subgrade or to raise grade; for driveways plan on 4–8 inches of compacted subgrade fill-dirt topped with a well-draining surface material (crushed rock, millings, or stabilizer). Winters and freeze-thaw cycles in West Colorado make proper compaction and a good wearing surface especially important.

Pea gravel is decorative and drains well but it moves and shifts under vehicle traffic and foot traffic, which can create ruts and tracking. Fill-dirt, by contrast, compacts and builds grade but is not a suitable wearing surface alone and can be muddy or dusty until covered. For driveways in Rifle many homeowners use compacted fill-dirt as a base and a stable surface layer (crushed stone or stabilized material) on top for best performance.

Hello Gravel can source stabilized base materials in some markets (for example recycled asphalt millings or polymer-stabilized mixes) depending on local suppliers. Costs vary widely by product and installation — material prices can range from roughly $25 to $100+ per ton delivered, and you should also budget for compaction and grading labor. Contact Hello Gravel with your zip code so we can check local availability and provide a tailored installed-cost estimate.

In Rifle most contracted tri-axle dump trucks carry about 10 to 12 tons of fill-dirt, though capacity depends on local truck load limits and material density. Because Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, small jobs may require ordering less than a full truck or sharing a load; larger jobs that fill a truck often have better per-ton pricing. Enter your zip code to see exact delivered quantities and pricing for your address.