Fill-dirt in Port Angeles, WA

Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and seasonal availability. Expect a rough delivered range of about $15 to $40 per ton in the Port Angeles area, but costs can fall outside that range for small orders or long hauls. Check your zip code on Hello Gravel for exact, up-to-date quotes and the 3-ton minimum order.

Local options include regional quarries, landscaping supply yards, and contractors that serve Clallam County; availability changes by season. Minimums vary: Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum, small landscape yards often require roughly 5-10 cubic yards, and quarry loads or bulk deliveries can start at about 10+ cubic yards. Use Hello Gravel to see active local suppliers, specific minimums, and proofs of delivery options for Port Angeles.

Use this quick method: cubic yards = (area in sq ft x depth in feet) / 27, then add 10-25% for compaction and waste. Example: for 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches (0.33 ft), you need about 12.3 yd3 loose; with 20% compaction allowance order about 15 yd3, which is roughly 19-20 tons depending on moisture and soil density. Ask Hello Gravel for an exact conversion based on local material density.

Fill-dirt can be used in Port Angeles to raise grades or fill low areas, but its performance depends on drainage and compaction; the area is maritime and often wet, so proper drainage is critical to avoid long-term saturation and settling. Frost heave is less of a repeated problem than in colder inland regions, but seasonal freeze and runoff can still cause movement; contractors typically recommend compacted lifts, subdrains where needed, and non-organic fill material to reduce problems.

Ask for clean mineral fill with minimal organic material, free of large roots, trash, and excessive topsoil; a common specification is 'fill dirt' or 'structural fill' that contains fines to help it compact well and generally passes through 3/4u0022 to 1u0022 openings. For driveways, use that material as subgrade only and place a proper road base or crushed rock on top for strength and drainage. Note that regional mixes vary, so add a note in your order if you need fewer fines or color preference.

Best practice is to place fill in lifts (usually 6-8 inches loose), compact each lift with the proper equipment, and target moisture conditions that allow good compaction. Most visible settling happens during the first rainy season or within the first few months; contractors often recheck and add material after initial settlement and recommend final compaction before paving or surfacing. For large fills or fills near structures, consider geotechnical guidance.

Not usually as a finished driving surface. Fill-dirt is fine for raising grade and as subgrade, but it does not provide the load-bearing, drainage, and frost-resistance that crushed rock or road base does, so most contractors place road base or crushed aggregate over compacted fill-dirt before surfacing. For low-traffic garden paths, blended gravel may be acceptable, but for driveways you should plan on a structural base material.

Yes. Bringing large volumes of fill near wetlands, streams, shorelines, or protected critical areas often requires permits from Clallam County or the City of Port Angeles and possibly state agencies such as the Department of Ecology. Before importing substantial amounts, contact Clallam County Community Development and review shoreline and critical-area rules to confirm permit needs and any required erosion or sediment controls.

Confirm truck access, overhead clearance, and a firm, level spot for dumping; Hello Gravel typically uses tri-axle dump trucks that need about 12-14 feet width and enough turning room. If trucks cannot reach the desired spot, discuss alternate drop locations with the driver or Hello Gravel; note that tailgate spreading is at the driver’s discretion and tipping on public roads may require local permits or fees.

If the material is being delivered directly to your private property, you generally will not pay a municipal tipping fee—the cost is included in your delivered material price. Tipping fees apply when material is delivered to a transfer station or landfill. If your delivery requires offloading in a public right-of-way or transfer station, check with the City of Port Angeles or Hello Gravel for any permits or extra charges.

Properly placed and compacted fill-dirt under landscaping or turf can be stable for many years, but expect some minor settling and resurfacing in the first season, especially after heavy rains. For driveways or heavily used areas, plan to cover fill-dirt with road base and maintain surface drainage; periodic grading, adding material, and ensuring proper stormwater controls will extend performance and reduce erosion.