Fill Dirt in Wilsonville, OR

Fill dirt is subsoil used to raise or level ground; it is low in organic material and not intended for planting. Gravel is crushed rock used for drainage and structural bases. In Wilsonville, local fill dirt often reflects Willamette Valley soils (silty or clayey), so it compacts differently than gravel.

Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper per ton than gravel because it is lower-grade subsoil. Prices vary by supplier, delivery distance, and whether the material is screened or amended. Get a Hello Gravel quote for an accurate delivered price to Wilsonville.

A cubic yard of typical fill dirt weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons, so one ton is roughly 0.7 to 0.9 cubic yards. Local delivered costs in the Wilsonville area commonly fall in a range depending on material and haul distance; request a quote for current pricing. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and can provide exact delivered cost and timing.

Multiply the area by the depth to get cubic yards: 1,000 sq ft at 6 inches (0.5 ft) equals 500 cubic feet or about 18.5 cubic yards. At roughly 1.3 tons per cubic yard, that is about 24 tons of fill dirt. Always add 5-15% extra for compaction and grading when ordering for Wilsonville projects.

It depends on width and depth. For example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at 4 inches depth needs about 2.5 cubic yards (roughly 3.5 tons). If you are raising the entire driveway or allowing for compaction, plan for a deeper layer and order additional material.

Not recommended without proper preparation: fill dirt can settle and shift because it often contains fines and moisture-sensitive clays. In Wilsonville's wet winters, compacting the fill, adding a geotextile, and installing a compacted crushed-rock base before gravel helps prevent rutting and settlement. Drivers may be able to tailgate-spread at their discretion, but spreading and compaction are usually separate contractor tasks.

Hello Gravel typically uses tri-axle dump trucks that carry about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt (roughly 13 to 16 tons), though truck size can vary by supplier. Standard delivery is 2+ business days with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST; minimum order is 3 tons. Confirm access (turning radius, overhead lines, soft ground) and request tailgate spreading at checkout, noting drivers decide if it can be done safely.

Wilsonville is generally in USDA hardiness zone 8b, but fill dirt is not good planting material because it lacks organic matter and nutrients. For lawns, gardens, or planting beds, place 4 to 6 inches of topsoil or amended planting mix over the fill dirt to support plant growth. Test and amend the planting layer for pH and nutrient needs typical of the Willamette Valley.

Contact Hello Gravel as soon as possible by phone or the order support line; changes are easier before the supplier has processed or dispatched the load. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but modifications are not guaranteed once the truck is scheduled. Check your order confirmation or call customer service for next steps.

Ensure the delivery area is accessible and free of overhead wires, parked cars, and soft spots where a truck could get stuck. Have a clear drop location marked and understand that drivers will assess safety for tailgate spreading on arrival. If you need help calculating final quantities or access advice, contact Hello Gravel before delivery.