Fill Dirt in Booth, AL

Prices vary by supplier and distance from local quarries, but in West Alabama a 10-yard load of fill dirt delivered to a residential address in or near Booth typically runs in the ballpark of $200 to $500. Final price depends on haul distance, availability, moisture content, and whether spreading is requested. For an exact quote, check your zip code on our site or contact our sales team.

Expect roughly $10 to $30 per ton or about $15 to $45 per cubic yard for fill dirt in West Alabama, with variation based on supplier, season, and moisture. Many suppliers (and Hello Gravel via our partner network) offer lower per-unit pricing for larger orders; ask our team about volume discounts for orders above a few truckloads. Always request a delivered price so hauling is included.

Hello Gravel provides free online estimates and a material calculator, and our sales team can offer delivered quotes for Booth quickly. Some local suppliers or landscapers will provide on-site measurements or job-site estimates, but that service is not guaranteed—contact us and we can request an on-site quote from the supplier or point you to local contractors who do site visits.

Minimum orders on our platform are typically 3 tons. Standard delivery lead time is 2+ business days, with a next-day option available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Delivery fees depend on distance and road access; many populated areas get free delivery but rural spots around Booth may incur extra charges.

A 10-yard load of fill dirt usually weighs about 11 to 14 tons (roughly 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard), but weight varies with moisture and compaction. Tri-axle dump trucks commonly carry 10 to 12 cubic yards; larger belly dumps carry more. Because suppliers often price by the ton or by the yard, the weight and truck size affect both the per-load cost and the economy of larger orders.

Fill dirt is generally cheaper than gravel per cubic yard, but most contractors in West Alabama do not recommend fill dirt as the final driveway surface. Local pros typically prefer crushed stone or dense-graded aggregate as a driveway base and surface because those materials drain and compact better on red Alabama soils. Use fill dirt mainly for leveling or raising grade before installing a proper gravel base and compaction.

Placing raw fill dirt directly as a driveway surface is not recommended in Booth because local red clay drains poorly and can rut when wet. Contractors usually recommend compacting the subgrade, installing geotextile fabric where needed, then adding a compactible aggregate base and a gravel surface. Hello Gravel can deliver materials; spreading, grading, and compaction are typically arranged with local contractors or requested as add-on services when available.

Costs depend on driveway length, desired depths, and site prep. As a rough example: a 20-ft by 50-ft driveway with a 4-inch fill-dirt lift (about 12 to 13 cubic yards) and a 3-inch gravel surface might see material and delivery costs of $700 to $1,000, plus spreading and compaction labor of $200 to $600. For a firm estimate for your exact dimensions and site conditions in Booth, request a quote through our site or ask for a supplier on-site estimate.

Tailgate spreading by drivers may be available at their discretion and can be requested at checkout, but it is not guaranteed. Dedicated spreading, grading, and compaction are usually performed by local contractors rather than delivery drivers; typical extra charges range from $50 for simple tailgate spread to $200–$600 or more for machine grading and compaction depending on scope. Contact our team and we can help coordinate additional services or recommend local contractors in the Booth area.

Yes. Booth and much of West Alabama have red clay that holds moisture and can cause drainage and compaction issues, so projects often require extra prep like subgrade ripping, added drainage, geotextile fabric, or greater aggregate depth. That additional work increases labor and material costs compared with ideal sandy sites. We recommend a site assessment or local contractor input for projects on clay soils.

Local competitors include independent quarries, landscape supply yards, and municipal suppliers in the West Alabama region. Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers and negotiates rates on your behalf, but we do not promise to match every competitor price—pricing depends on availability, truck routing, and total order size. We encourage customers in Booth to get multiple quotes; our team will provide a delivered estimate so you can compare total cost and service.

Same-week delivery is often possible in West Alabama, especially outside peak season, but it depends on supplier stock and truck availability for rural Booth addresses. Hello Gravel offers a next-day delivery option for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee when suppliers and haulers can accommodate it. For emergency small projects, contact our team as early as possible and we will check local availability and routing to try to meet your timeline.