Fill Dirt in King County, TX

Prices vary with supplier, distance and quality, but in King County you can generally expect about $12 to $30 per cubic yard delivered. Rural sourcing and long haul distances in King County can push the price toward the high end, so request a quote for an accurate local rate.

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 12 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt, so a delivered load in King County usually runs roughly $200 to $700. Contractors ordering larger volumes often get lower per-yard pricing, while remote drop locations or difficult access can add surcharges.

Fill-dirt is good for raising grade and filling low spots but not for a finished driveway surface because it compacts poorly and can rut when wet. For a driveway you should build up with compacted fill-dirt as the subgrade and finish with crushed gravel or crushed stone for drainage and durability.

For example, a 12 ft by 30 ft driveway raised 6 inches needs about 6.7 cubic yards, while a 20 ft by 50 ft driveway at 6 inches needs about 18.5 cubic yards. Using local pricing of $12 to $30 per cubic yard, expect material and delivery to cost roughly $80 to $200 for the smaller driveway and $220 to $560 for the larger one; exact costs depend on access, compaction, and supplier.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers that serve King County and nearby counties; start by entering your zip code on our site to see available options. Because King County is rural, some materials may be sourced from neighboring counties, so check lead times and transportation fees in the quote.

Hello Gravel's standard delivery is 2+ business days with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST, and a 3-ton minimum applies. In King County, expect possible remote-area surcharges, long-haul fees, or additional charges for tight access or special dumping locations; contractors ordering bulk loads may qualify for lower per-yard rates—contact our team for a contractor quote.

Plain fill-dirt is inexpensive but will settle and hold water, which makes it a poor wearing surface. Compacted fill (sometimes called "poor man's concrete") improves load-bearing for a lower cost than concrete, but it still lacks the drainage and abrasion resistance of a crushed-stone base or pavement; for a budget driveway, compressing a properly graded base and topping with crusher-run is usually the best balance of cost and performance.

Yes—compaction is important for structural fills and driveway bases to reduce settlement; loose fill should be placed in lifts and compacted. You can rent a plate compactor for about $60 to $120 per day or a walk-behind roller for more, while professional compaction services in the region commonly run a few hundred dollars per day depending on equipment and crew.

Regulations vary, so check with the King County, TX county office or local permitting authority before importing large volumes or altering drainage. Permits may be required if work affects floodplains, creates erosion risks, or changes driveway access; if in doubt, contact county officials or Hello Gravel for guidance before ordering.

Calculate the cubic yards you need, then enter your zip code on Hello Gravel to get local supplier options and pricing, choose a delivery date in checkout, and note special access instructions. Pay online with card, PayPal or Apple Pay; request tailgate spreading at checkout if you want the driver to consider it, and contact our team as soon as possible if you need to change the order.

Yes—make sure the truck has a clear route and turning space, note gate widths and overhead wires, and mark the preferred dump spot before the truck arrives. Soft ground after rain can limit where a tri-axle can dump, so schedule deliveries when ground conditions are firm and communicate any access constraints in your order notes.