Fill-dirt in St. Erling, CO

Delivered fill-dirt prices in St. Erling usually vary by supplier, haul distance, and season; expect a typical range of about $15 to $40 per ton (roughly $18 to $56 per cubic yard using 1.2-1.6 tons per cubic yard). Smaller orders and long hauls push prices to the higher end. Contact our checkout for an exact, up-to-date delivered quote for your zip code.

Hello Gravel often offers free delivery on qualifying orders, but for West Colorado metro areas delivery fees for small or long-distance jobs typically range from $25 to $200. Minimum order for delivery is 3 tons; additional access issues or tailgate spreading requests can affect pricing. You can see delivery options and any fees at checkout or by contacting our team.

Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local quarries and pit operators that serve the St. Erling area; because we work with regional suppliers availability reflects local geology. Typical minimum delivery is 3 tons (our platform minimum), but many quarries prefer larger truckloads for best pricing. Use our site to check live availability and supplier details for your address.

Plain fill-dirt can be vulnerable to freeze-thaw and winter saturation: fine, wet soils can heave or settle when frozen and then thaw during heavy snowmelt. For areas affected by frost or poor drainage in St. Erling, use well-draining granular material or engineered backfill and compact in lifts to reduce frost heave and settling. Good surface and subsurface drainage is essential to avoid saturation during spring melt.

For structural backfill under slabs and driveways choose a well-graded, granular material (commonly 3/4u0022 minus or road base) rather than plain fill-dirt, which has more fines. Compact in lifts of 6 to 8 inches and aim for 90-95% of standard Proctor density for structural areas; for non-structural landscaping 85-92% may be acceptable. If you need engineered fill specs for permits or load-bearing work, get a site-specific recommendation from a geotechnical engineer.

Use this simple formula: Cubic yards = (square feet x inches of fill) / 324. Then multiply cubic yards by a local density factor for fill-dirt (typical range 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard) to get tons. Example: to raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches: 1,000 x 6 / 324 = 18.5 yd3, which equals roughly 22 to 30 tons depending on density (we often use ~1.4 t/yd3 for estimates).

For a rural driveway in St. Erling, crusher run or road base is generally the better choice because those mixes provide drainage and compaction strength for traffic. Plain fill-dirt is best for raising grade or backfilling where load-bearing and drainage are not critical. If you plan to support vehicles, use a compacted layered base (road base or crusher run) and reserve fill-dirt for non-structural grade adjustments.

Local requirements vary: many municipalities or counties require permits for significant grade changes, retaining walls, or fill near waterways and may have erosion control rules. In St. Erling and West Colorado, check with the city planning or county building department and any HOA before bringing in large volumes. If your work affects drainage, floodplains, or public right-of-way, you will likely need a permit or erosion-control plan.

Fill-dirt used for landscaping will settle, especially in the first year, so expect to top up and regrade low spots after seasonal settling and heavy snowmelt. For driveways, fill-dirt alone is not a durable wearing surface and will require frequent grading and replenishing; a proper compacted granular base reduces maintenance. Routine tasks include regrading after winter, keeping drainage clear, and adding material as needed every few years depending on traffic and weather.

Protect slopes with proper grading (avoid slopes steeper than about 3:1 where possible), install swales or French drains to redirect runoff, and use erosion controls like straw, seed, or erosion blankets until vegetation establishes. Spread fill-dirt in uniform lifts, compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller, and consider geotextile fabric on problematic soils. For spreading and compaction we offer tailgate spreading as an optional request at checkout, but drivers perform it at their discretion; hiring local equipment (skid steer and compactor) or a contractor speeds the job and ensures proper compaction.