Fill Dirt in West Monroe, LA

Delivered fill-dirt in West Monroe commonly runs between $8 and $20 per ton, or about $10 to $26 per cubic yard, depending on supplier, delivery distance, and moisture. Small orders, specialty clean fill, permit fees, or next-day delivery can push costs higher. Hello Gravel minimum order is 3 tons and our checkout shows exact local pricing and any delivery fees.

Standard delivery is 2+ business days, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Suppliers typically use tri-axle dump trucks that hold roughly 10–14 cubic yards, which for fill-dirt translates to roughly 12–20 tons per load depending on moisture and local weight limits.

Hot, humid summers and frequent heavy rains increase consolidation, erosion, and settling of loose fill-dirt and can create surface runoff issues. To avoid problems, grade for positive drainage, compact fill in lifts, and cap exposed fill with a granular layer or vegetation to reduce erosion and improve surface drainage.

For structural fill (driveway subgrade or load-bearing backfill), place fill-dirt in 6–8 inch lifts and compact each lift to about 90–95% of Standard Proctor density. For non-structural yard fill you can typically compact to 85–90% in similar lifts. Note: for driveway surfaces always finish with a 4–6 inch compacted granular base (crusher run or crushed stone) rather than relying on fill-dirt alone.

Local moisture and compaction vary, so use ranges: 1 cubic yard of loose fill-dirt is roughly 1.1–1.4 tons; after compaction a cubic yard is often 1.3–1.6 tons. Inversely, 1 ton is approximately 0.7–0.9 cubic yards. Always ask your supplier for the job-specific conversion they use when ordering.

Common alternatives are crusher run (good structural base, drains better than fill-dirt), clean fill or select fill (less organic matter, better for structural work), sand (fast drainage but poor compaction for slopes), and decomposed granite (good surface material for paths). Compared with generic fill-dirt, these alternatives often offer better drainage or compaction properties but can cost more; contractors choose based on load, drainage needs, and budget.

Yes. West Monroe and Ouachita Parish enforce building and floodplain rules; raising grades in a regulated floodplain or altering drainage may require permits, elevation certificates, or engineered plans. Before ordering large quantities, check with West Monroe city permitting or the Ouachita Parish floodplain office to confirm permit requirements and allowable fill limits.

Fill-dirt that is properly compacted and capped with a granular driving surface can perform well for many years, but exposed fill-dirt will erode quickly under heavy summer storms. Expect routine maintenance such as regrading low spots, adding topcoat gravel every 2–5 years, and repairing erosion after big storms. Vegetation and edge controls also reduce long-term erosion in yards.

One acre raised 1 inch equals about 134.4 cubic yards. Using a typical fill-dirt conversion (1.2–1.5 tons per cubic yard) that equals roughly 160–200 tons per inch per acre. For a 6 inch raise you would therefore need on the order of 960–1,200 tons, depending on moisture and compaction.

Contractor charges vary by job size and equipment needed; expect small jobs to run roughly $300–$1,200 total, while larger projects are often quoted per cubic yard ($3–$8/yd3) or by hourly equipment/operator rates ($75–$150 per hour). Rates change with access difficulty, slope, and the need for finishing, drainage work, or permit compliance, so get multiple local quotes.