Fill Dirt in Raleigh, IL

Fill dirt is usually less expensive per cubic yard than decorative gravel because it is a simpler, uncompacted soil material. For a driveway base in Raleigh you typically want compactable fill dirt only to raise grade or level low spots, but you should top it with crushed stone or gravel for strength and drainage rather than using fill dirt alone.

Fill dirt is clean soil with minimal organic matter used to raise or level ground, fill holes, and build up grades. In West Illinois and rural Raleigh it is commonly used to level yards, raise foundations above wet clay, and fill low spots before laying sod or hardscaping.

Prices vary by supplier, delivery distance, and material quality, but delivered fill dirt in the Raleigh area commonly runs in the range of about $15 to $45 per cubic yard. A 10-yard load (roughly 10 cubic yards) will therefore often cost between about $150 and $450 delivered; get a zip-code specific quote through Hello Gravel for an exact price.

Use this quick rule: 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet and will cover about 108 square feet at a 3-inch depth. For weight, a good rule of thumb is 1 cubic yard of fill dirt equals roughly 1.1 to 1.3 tons, so multiply the cubic yards you need by about 1.2 to get an estimated tonnage.

One cubic yard is about 27 cubic feet, which is roughly nine standard wheelbarrow loads (3-cubic-foot wheelbarrow). It will cover about 108 square feet at a 3-inch depth, so for small yard fixes you can picture a 10-yard delivery as nine of those bundles.

If your existing soil is mostly level, firm, and well-draining, you can sometimes put gravel over it for short-term use, but for a lasting driveway or patio base you should bring in compactable fill dirt or structural fill to build and stabilize the subgrade before adding crushed stone. In West Illinois where clay and moisture can be issues, adding and compacting clean fill dirt first reduces settlement and improves drainage under the gravel layer.

Costs depend on how much grade work and compaction you need, but a simple estimate for a 20-ft long by 10-ft wide driveway needing a 4-inch compacted fill layer is about 2.5 cubic yards of fill dirt (roughly 3 tons). Using the local fill dirt price range, expect material and delivery for that fill layer to be roughly $40 to $120, plus the cost of crushed stone or gravel for the wearing surface and any compaction equipment or contractor labor.

Local suppliers on the Hello Gravel network do deliver to rural Raleigh, but delivery availability and fees depend on your exact zip code, driveway access, and haul distance. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order; drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion but spreading is not guaranteed and extra fees may apply for difficult access or long off-road pulls.

Clear vegetation, remove topsoil with organic matter if the goal is structural fill, flag underground utilities, and mark the desired spread area so the driver knows where to dump. For best results in West Illinois, prepare to compact fill in 4- to 6-inch lifts with a plate compactor or rented equipment and request advice from Hello Gravel or your contractor before delivery.

Because Hello Gravel sources regionally, fill-dirt texture and color can vary; document the delivery with photos and contact customer service promptly if the material seems inappropriate for your use. We will work with the supplier to resolve concerns, and if you need a change before dispatch contact our team as soon as possible for the best chance to modify the order.