Fill-dirt in Kittitas, WA

Delivered fill-dirt prices in Kittitas vary with haul distance, depth, and material quality, but a typical range is roughly $15 to $45 per ton (about $20 to $60 per cubic yard) as an estimate. Small orders, steep driveways, or remote delivery locations can push costs toward the high end; use Hello Gravel’s checkout or request a quote for an exact delivered price to your zip code.

Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and haulers serving Kittitas and the West Washington region, so you can get multiple local options without hunting for pits. Enter your zip code on our site or call our team to see which nearby suppliers and quarries are available and to get competitive quotes.

Standard delivery through Hello Gravel is usually 2+ business days and often included for nearby suppliers, but remote locations and small orders may incur additional delivery fees typically in the $50 to $200 range. Optional placement or tailgate spreading is available at checkout and on a driver-discretion basis; if a supplier offers paid spreading, expect common local rates of about $50 to $150 depending on job size and access.

Fill-dirt (mostly fines) is good for raising grade and general yard leveling, but it is not ideal as a structural base under driveways or foundations. For driveways and foundation subgrade in Kittitas’s freeze-thaw and wet-winter conditions, choose a well-graded, compactable granular base or engineered fill with proper drainage; use fill-dirt on top where compaction and drainage are not structural requirements.

Use this quick rule: 1 cubic yard covers 81 square feet at 1 inch depth, and 1 cubic yard of fill-dirt weighs roughly 1.2 to 1.6 tons depending on moisture and compaction. Examples: a 12' x 100' driveway raised 4 inches requires about 14.8 cubic yards (roughly 20–25 tons); leveling 1,000 sq ft by 2 inches needs about 6.2 cubic yards (roughly 7–10 tons); adding 6 inches under a 10' x 10' slab is about 1.9 cubic yards (roughly 2.5–3 tons). Always use our material calculator or request help for precise estimates.

Compact fill-dirt in lifts (typically 4 to 8 inches) with moisture conditioning to achieve good density; for small residential areas a heavy plate compactor or jumping jack is usually sufficient, while larger areas need a vibratory roller or sheep’s foot roller. For structural projects, follow engineered compaction specs (often ~95% of standard proctor) and have a compacted test performed if required by your inspector.

Because Kittitas experiences wet winters and snowmelt, prioritize positive drainage away from structures, grade to stable slopes, and avoid leaving loose fill-dirt exposed on steep slopes. Use erosion controls like swales, geotextile fabric, temporary straw or erosion blankets, and vegetative covers or rock armoring to limit washout during heavy runoff.

Minor landscaping and small fill amounts often do not require permits, but significant grading, changes to drainage, work near streams or wetlands, or large imports of material can trigger county or city permits in Kittitas County. Check with Kittitas County Planning and your city (if inside city limits) before major fills, and be prepared to provide source documentation if required.

Fill-dirt is inexpensive and good for raising grade and landscape fills but contains more fines and does not drain well; crushed rock offers excellent drainage and load-bearing performance for driveways and bases, bank run is a mixed natural material that can be usable for basic fill, and engineered fill is spec’d and compacted for structural uses like foundations. For driveways and foundation subgrades in Kittitas, choose crushed rock or engineered fill rather than plain fill-dirt.

Areas finished with fill-dirt (unpaved) will settle, erode, and rut over time, especially with traffic and winter runoff, so expect periodic regrading and topping every 1–5 years depending on use. For lower maintenance and longer life, cover fill-dirt with a proper gravel base, pavement, or vegetation and maintain drainage to reduce washouts.

Enter your zip code on Hello Gravel to see availability, select a minimum order (we have a 3-ton minimum), and choose a delivery date—standard delivery is 2+ business days with a next-day option if ordered before noon CST for an extra fee. Request tailgate spreading in Order Notes if desired (driver will decide if safe), and contact our team at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734 for help with estimates or special delivery needs.