Fill Dirt in Cullman, AL

Prices vary by supplier, season, and delivery distance, but in West Alabama fill-dirt material typically ranges from about $8 to $25 per ton. Delivered prices (material plus trucking) commonly run about $12 to $40 per ton for residential drops in Cullman, depending on haul distance and minimum order. For an exact price and any delivery fees, request a quote at checkout or call our sales team.

A number of local landscape yards, aggregate suppliers, and construction haulers serve Cullman, but availability changes frequently by zip code. Hello Gravel can connect you with vetted, local suppliers and contracted dump-truck haulers in Cullman to compare material options and delivery times. Enter your zip code on our site or contact our team and we will match you with nearby suppliers who deliver fill-dirt.

Use 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard as a rule of thumb (1.3 tons/cu yd is a good average). Examples: a 20 ft x 20 ft pad at 6 inches deep needs about 4.3 cubic yards, or roughly 5.5 to 6 tons; a 12 ft x 40 ft driveway at 4 inches of raise needs about 5.9 cu yd, or about 7.5 to 8 tons. Always calculate volume (area x depth), add 10-20% for compaction and settling, and use our online calculator or contact our team for help with exact tonnage.

Fill-dirt is useful for raising low areas and backfilling, but it is not ideal as a finished driveway surface or primary drainage layer in Cullman's clay soils. Clay retains water and can cause settling and poor drainage; for driveways and drainage you should use a structured base of crushed stone or aggregate with proper subbase and geotextile fabric. Consider fill-dirt only for bulk grade changes, then cap with a well-graded stone base for driveways and drainage features.

Install fill-dirt in thin lifts (6 to 8 inches loose) and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller to reduce future settlement, aiming for a firm, uniform subgrade. Remove vegetation and organic topsoil before placing fill and divert surface water away from the fill with swales or temporary drainage during construction. For building pads, septic systems, or load-bearing areas, follow local code and use engineered fill and testing when required; consider hiring a contractor for proper compaction testing.

Permit requirements vary by project type and location in Cullman and Cullman County. Small landscaping jobs rarely need a permit, but building pads, changes to grade that affect stormwater, and septic work often require permits or approvals from the City of Cullman Building Department, Cullman County Health Department, or local planning authority. Check with the appropriate local office before placing large volumes of fill and consult a contractor or Hello Gravel if you need help finding the right contacts.

Fill-dirt is primarily fine-grained soil used to raise grades and backfill; it compacts but retains water and may shift in Cullman's clay-rich conditions. Crushed stone offers superior drainage and load-bearing capacity for driveways and is the preferred base material. Topsoil is for planting and should be a surface layer only, while sand drains well but can shift and is rarely used alone for structural bases in this region.

A surface made only of fill-dirt will settle, rut, and erode more quickly under Cullman's rain patterns; expect frequent regrading, infill, and compaction within the first 1 to 3 years if left unprotected. Properly compacted fill with a crushed-stone cap and edge restraints can last many years with routine maintenance like occasional regrading, adding stone, and keeping drainage clear. For long-term performance, use fill-dirt for grade build-up then install a stone or paved surface for traffic areas.

Yes. Spring and summer are high demand for landscaping and construction in West Alabama, which can push prices and delivery lead times higher. Wet periods (spring rains) can also limit site access and delay deliveries; conversely, colder/wetter months may have more flexible scheduling but slower material production. We recommend booking early for seasonal projects and checking our delivery calendar during peak months; next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee.

Common issues are uneven settling, erosion after heavy rains, poor drainage, and weed growth when organic material is left in the fill. Corrective work usually involves regrading, removing unsuitable material, adding proper base or drainage, and recompacting—small fixes (a few tons) can cost a few hundred dollars, while larger repairs requiring trucking, engineering, or permit work can run into the thousands. Get an on-site assessment for accurate pricing; Hello Gravel can connect you with local contractors and suppliers for quotes and corrective material delivery.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

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Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.