Fill Dirt in Philadelphia, MO

Prices vary by supplier and material quality, but fill-dirt in West Missouri typically runs lower than crushed stone because it is less processed. Expect a wide range (roughly $15 to $40 per ton) depending on local availability and delivery; Hello Gravel will show exact pricing for your zip code and the minimum order is 3 tons.

Fill-dirt is mostly soil and fine particles used to raise or level ground and is intended to be compacted; gravel is crushed rock used for drainage and stable surfaces. Use fill-dirt when you need to build up grade, and gravel when you need a durable, draining surface.

One ton of fill-dirt is roughly 0.7 to 0.9 cubic yards depending on moisture and composition. As a rule of thumb, one ton will cover about 250 sq ft at a 1-inch depth or about 62 sq ft at a 4-inch depth; adjust quantities for wetter, denser clay soils common in West Missouri.

Yes, you can use fill-dirt to raise grade over existing soil, but it should be added in lifts and compacted to avoid settling. If the area needs to support traffic or a finished surface, top the compacted fill with gravel or topsoil depending on the final use, and always check for buried utilities before digging.

Hello Gravel commonly uses tri-axle dump trucks that haul roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards of material, which for fill-dirt translates to about 8 to 15 tons depending on soil density. Exact truck capacity and delivered weight will be shown during checkout and can vary by supplier and local haul rules.

Generally yes—fill-dirt is usually less expensive per ton than crushed gravel because it requires less processing. However, final project needs matter: using cheaper fill-dirt where gravel is required (for drainage or roadways) can cost more later in repairs or rework.

It depends on the driveway width and the depth you need to raise. For example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide area at a 4-inch lift needs about 2.5 cubic yards (roughly 3 tons) of fill-dirt; for a stable driveway base you should plan on compaction and then add a layer of gravel on top rather than using only fill-dirt.

Compact in thin lifts (6 to 8 inches) using a plate compactor or roller, and keep the moisture content slightly damp for best compaction—too wet or too dry reduces effectiveness. For larger jobs or areas with clay-rich Missouri soils, consider hiring a local contractor to ensure consistent compaction and avoid future settling.

Yes: regional sourcing means fill-dirt in West Missouri can contain more clay and hold moisture, so it will behave differently than sandy soils elsewhere. Expect seasonal delivery limitations (frozen ground in winter) and possible color/texture variation; Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers and will show available material notes on your order.