Fill-dirt in Yacolt, WA

Delivered fill-dirt in Yacolt typically ranges from about $10 to $30 per ton depending on material quality, moisture content, and distance from the supplier. Prices can be lower for larger orders and higher for small deliveries to rural addresses; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons and your final price will be shown at checkout or on your quote.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons for most zip codes in West Washington, including Yacolt, and many local suppliers price fill-dirt in the $10 to $30 per-ton range. Expect per-ton pricing to drop on orders of several dozen tons, and request a quote to see delivery fees and any road-access charges for remote sites.

Yes. West Washington’s wet winters and local soils can hold moisture, so fill-dirt placed without proper drainage and compaction can settle and rut. For driveways and pads, install adequate drainage, use proper compaction equipment, and consider a free-draining base (crushed rock) on top of fill-dirt to reduce frost heave and long-term settling.

Volume needed = 1,000 sq ft x 0.5 ft = 500 cubic feet, which is about 18.5 cubic yards. That equals roughly 24 to 30 tons of fill-dirt depending on moisture and compaction (a common conversion is about 1.2–1.6 tons per cubic yard); we recommend ordering about 10% extra to allow for compaction and grading, so plan on about 26–33 tons.

Large deliveries, heavy trucks, and major grading work can trigger Clark County permits or require notification to public works, especially for road use, curb cuts, or erosion control. For septic or major grading projects you may also need county health or land-use approvals; check Clark County resources and tell Hello Gravel about any access or permit requirements when you order so we can coordinate with local haulers.

Fill-dirt is fine-grained soil used to build grade and fill low spots, but it does not drain well and is not a good final surface for driveways or septic drain fields. Use fill-dirt to raise grades or under engineered layers, but choose crushed rock or clean fill for base layers, drainage, and septic backfill as required by Clark County health codes.

Yes. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted haulers, and our team can often refer local excavators or landscapers in Clark County who handle spreading and compaction. If you need turn-key installation, ask our sales team for local contractor recommendations and be sure to confirm licenses, insurance, and references before hiring.

Fill-dirt used as structural fill under a properly built base can perform for many years, but bare fill-dirt surfaces will rut and erode quickly in West Washington’s wet climate. For longevity, build a compacted subgrade, place a free-draining aggregate base, maintain good surface drainage, and plan on periodic regrading and adding fresh gravel after heavy winters or as settling occurs.