Fill Dirt in Jennings, MO

Delivered fill dirt prices in the Jennings (West Missouri) area commonly fall in a range due to supplier, quantity, and site conditions. Expect roughly $20 to $45 per cubic yard delivered for typical residential orders, though large orders can bring the per-yard price down. Final price depends on distance, truck access, and whether any additional services or permits are needed; check your zip code for a precise quote.

A standard tri-axle dump truck in the St. Louis metro typically carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt. Using the per-yard range above, a single truckload often costs in the low hundreds to around $400-$550 delivered, but exact cost varies by supplier, site access, and whether next-day delivery or special handling is required.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards (1,000 sq ft * 0.5 ft / 27). That equals roughly 20 to 25 tons depending on moisture and compaction. Hello Gravel can deliver that amount to Jennings (minimum order is 3 tons), and we recommend ordering 5-10% extra for settlement and compaction.

Gravel and fill dirt serve different purposes: fill dirt is fine-textured soil used to build grade and support landscaping or foundations, while gravel is coarse and drains well. For raising grade where compaction and planting are required, use fill dirt; reserve gravel for drainage layers or driveway base. If you need both, a typical approach in Jennings is compacted fill dirt to set grade, topped with a gravel base where drainage or driving surfaces are needed.

For a durable driveway in Jennings, you should prepare a compacted base rather than just placing gravel on loose soil. That means bringing in compactable fill dirt or engineered subbase to establish the correct grade and then adding and compacting gravel in layers. Skipping base preparation leads to rutting and washouts, especially in Missouri's wet seasons.

Using a common conversion (1 ton ≈ 0.75–0.9 cubic yards), one ton of fill dirt covers about 85–130 sq ft at a 2–3 inch depth and about 43–65 sq ft at a 4–6 inch depth. For a 20x30 area (600 sq ft), expect roughly 3.7 cubic yards (about 4.5–5.5 tons) for 2 inches, 5.6 cubic yards (about 6.5–7.5 tons) for 3 inches, and 7.4–11.1 cubic yards (about 9–14 tons) for 4–6 inches. Round up for compaction and order at least Hello Gravel’s minimum of 3 tons; we recommend adding 5-10% extra for settling.

A 50 lb bag of loose fill dirt is only about 0.02–0.03 cubic yards, so it covers a very small patch (a few square feet at shallow depth). For anything larger than a small patch repair, bags are not economical compared with bulk delivery. For Jennings homeowners, bulk delivery via Hello Gravel (minimum 3 tons) is usually cheaper and faster for projects larger than a few square feet.

Yes, some deliveries to Jennings residences can incur extra charges when site access is limited, trucks must stage on private property, or special permits are required. Hello Gravel quotes include standard delivery into many neighborhoods, but narrow streets, tight driveways, overhead wires, or parking restrictions may add fees or require a different truck size. Provide photos and a clear delivery address at checkout so we can confirm access and any potential extra charges.

Hello Gravel can request tailgate spreading at checkout, but drivers perform that service only at their discretion and it is not guaranteed. We do not provide guaranteed grading or compaction as part of standard delivery; customers typically hire a local contractor or rent a compactor for those tasks. Costs vary widely in Jennings—expect simple labor or spreading help to run roughly $50–$100 per hour and compactor rental or contractor grading to vary by scope, so ask our team for local referrals and estimates.

Measure the area in square feet and the desired depth in inches, then use this quick formula: cubic yards = (square feet * depth in inches) / 324. Convert cubic yards to tons using a local estimate (about 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.0–1.35 tons for fill dirt) and round up 5–10% for compaction and waste. Enter your address or zip code on Hello Gravel, use our material calculator, or call our sales team to get a precise quote and confirm minimum order, delivery timing, and any site-specific considerations for Jennings.