Fill-dirt in Gorst, WA

Typical delivered prices in the Gorst area usually range from about $10 to $25 per cubic yard (roughly $12 to $30 per ton), depending on supplier and haul distance. Final cost varies with order size, truck type, site access, and whether the material contains rock or large clay clods. Check your zip code on Hello Gravel for exact local pricing and any delivery fees.

Gorst’s wet, maritime climate and pockets of clayey soil make drainage the main concern: wet fill-dirt can become soft, lose strength, and compact poorly if not installed correctly. Expect longer compaction times, the need for good surface drainage, and avoidance of high-clay fills in places that must bear loads. Schedule work for drier periods, use well-draining mixes where needed, and compact in lifts to reduce long-term settlement.

For backfill around foundations or utilities in Gorst, a well-graded 'fill' (often labeled 3/4u0022 minus or 'structural fill') that compacts well is appropriate. For driveway bases, fill-dirt alone is not ideal; use a proper base like crusher-run or class 2 road base (well-graded rock with fines) for load-bearing and drainage, then top with surface rock. If you must use fill-dirt under a driveway, place it below a compacted base course and avoid high-clay fills.

100 square feet at 4 inches equals about 1.23 cubic yards; at 6 inches it equals about 1.85 cubic yards. Using a typical fill-dirt weight of roughly 1.2 tons per cubic yard, that is about 1.5 tons at 4 inches and about 2.2 tons at 6 inches. Densities vary by moisture and composition, and Hello Gravel minimum orders start at 3 tons, so plan accordingly.

Permit rules vary by project size and location; Gorst is in Kitsap County, so small landscaping fills often don’t need a permit but larger grading or work that affects stormwater, shoreline, or road approaches may. Check Kitsap County Department of Community Development for grading, drainage, and driveway permits before you start. When in doubt, contact the county or your local jurisdiction to avoid fines or rework.

Fill-dirt is intended as non-structural, compactable material for raising grade or backfill and does not provide the drainage and load-bearing properties of crusher-run or engineered road base. Crusher-run/class 2 road base is a mix of angular rock and fines that compacts tightly and sheds water, making it the preferred base for driveways and pads in Gorst’s wet climate. Best practice is structural base material below and fill-dirt only where structural performance is not required.

Pickup from a nearby quarry or supplier can save money on hauling—commonly reducing cost by $30 to $150 depending on order size and distance—but requires a suitable truck and loader. Hello Gravel often offers free or low-cost delivery in many areas, but delivery charges depend on supplier location, truck type, and site access for Gorst jobs. Compare pickup and delivery prices in our checkout or contact our team to see which option is cheaper for your order.

If used appropriately (as non-structural fill or under a proper base), compacted fill-dirt can last many years for light landscaping or occasional traffic, but it will settle over time and is prone to surface rutting if used as the driving surface. For driveways, expect more frequent maintenance—regrading, adding fresh base rock, and spot compaction—unless a proper rock base and surface are installed. Keep drainage clear and monitor low spots after heavy rains to limit water damage and settlement.

Gorst’s coastal climate has limited frost risk but high rainfall, so water management is the main issue. Use well-graded, low-organic fill, compact in thin lifts, provide a granular drainage layer under structures or driveways, slope surfaces for runoff, and consider geotextile or geogrid where repeated wetting or stability is a concern. Avoid using high-clay fill-dirt in saturated zones and install perimeter drains or French drains if groundwater or ponding is likely.

Hello Gravel works with vetted local suppliers and hauling partners across West Washington, including providers that service Kitsap County and nearby towns like Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Silverdale. To see available suppliers, delivery windows, and installation contractors for Gorst, enter your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our sales team at 855-241-8884 (or text 844-407-3734) for recommendations and quotes. We can connect you with pros who handle delivery, compaction, and spreading as available.