Fill-dirt in Orting, WA

Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and season, but in the Orting area you can generally expect delivered fill-dirt to fall in a broad range. A rough estimate is $30 to $70 per cubic yard delivered, though smaller minimum orders and long hauls can push the delivered price higher. Check your zip code on Hello Gravel for exact, up-to-date pricing and any minimum-order rules.

A 10-yard load of fill-dirt delivered to Orting typically runs in the mid-hundreds to low-thousands depending on distance and supplier. As a guideline, expect roughly $400 to $900 for a 10-yard delivered and dumped load, with the final price shown at checkout after we match you with local haulers. Remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order policy in many areas, so smaller pickups may not be available through our platform.

Use this quick conversion: cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324. For 1,000 sq ft that equals about 6.2 cubic yards at 2u0022, 9.3 cubic yards at 3u0022, and 12.3 cubic yards at 4u0022. Multiply those volumes by local delivered per-cubic-yard pricing (typically $30 to $70/yd3 in the Orting area) to estimate cost; for example, 9.3 yd3 at $45/yd3 would be roughly $420 delivered, before any local fees.

Yes, bulk fill-dirt is usually significantly cheaper than buying the same volume in bags. One cubic yard equals about 54 40-lb bags, so even modest bag prices add up quickly; buying bulk can save 40% to 70% or more versus bagged material once you include delivery. For most residential grading and driveway subfill in Orting, bulk is the more cost-effective choice.

A standard full-size pickup can sometimes carry close to one cubic yard by volume, but weight and payload capacity matter—one cubic yard of fill-dirt is roughly 1.1 to 1.3 tons (about 2,200 to 2,600 lbs) loose, so check your truck's payload rating before loading. Many Hello Gravel suppliers primarily deliver by dump truck; some local suppliers may allow customer pickup, but availability depends on the supplier and your zip code.

Some local haulers and suppliers in West Washington offer tailgate spreading or can arrange contracting crews for spreading and compaction, but drivers perform tailgate spreading at their discretion and we do not guarantee it. Professional spreading and compaction with a small skid-steer and plate compactor typically runs $80 to $150 per hour for machine and operator, or $5 to $15 per cubic yard as a rough guide, with minimum service charges often $150 to $400 depending on the job size. Ask for these services at checkout or contact our team to get local quotes.

Costs depend on driveway width and required depth; as an example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at 4u0022 depth needs about 2.5 cubic yards of fill-dirt. Using delivered fill-dirt pricing of $30 to $70/yd3, material would run roughly $75 to $175, while machine time for spreading and compaction could add $200 to $600 depending on access and crew time. For an accurate local estimate, provide your address and desired depth through Hello Gravel so we can match you with suppliers and equipment options.

Small residential projects often do not require a permit, but rules vary and anything that changes drainage, affects a public right-of-way, or involves substantial grading may require permits from the City of Orting or Pierce County. Because Orting experiences wet winters and local drainage matters, check with City of Orting Public Works or Pierce County planning before major grading, and follow best practices for compaction and drainage to avoid settling and runoff problems. If in doubt, contact Hello Gravel or your local building department for guidance before ordering.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet, and a typical 40-lb bag of topsoil or fill equals about 0.5 cubic feet, so you need roughly 54 of those bags to equal 1 cubic yard. Buying that many bags is usually more expensive and more labor-intensive than ordering bulk, so for residential projects in Orting bulk delivery is almost always the more cost-effective and practical option.

A typical wheelbarrow holds about 3 to 4 cubic feet, so one cubic yard (27 cu ft) is about 7 to 9 wheelbarrow loads depending on your wheelbarrow size. For manual spreading, expect labor rates of roughly $30 to $60 per hour per worker; a small crew can usually spread a few cubic yards in a half-day, while larger jobs are priced per yard or by the hour—ask Hello Gravel or local contractors for labor estimates tailored to your site conditions.