Fill Dirt in Flomaton, AL

In the Flomaton (West Alabama) area, delivered fill-dirt typically ranges from about $10 to $25 per ton depending on the type of dirt, moisture content, and haul distance. These are estimates; your final price can vary based on supplier, delivery location in Escambia County, and order size. Use Hello Gravel to get an exact local quote for your zip code.

For 1,000 sq ft the typical amounts are about 8 tons for a 2" lift, 16 tons for a 4" lift, and 24 tons for a 6" lift, using 1.3 tons per cubic yard as a rule of thumb. Actual tonnage can vary with soil type and moisture (use 1.2 to 1.6 tons/yd3 as a realistic range). Ask your Hello Gravel quote to include exact tonnage for the material being delivered.

A common tri-axle dump truck in the region carries roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards, which for fill dirt is about 12 to 18 tons depending on moisture and compaction. At the local per-ton ranges above, one truckload typically costs roughly $150 to $450 delivered in the Flomaton area. Exact load size and pricing vary by hauler and route, so request a quote for your address through Hello Gravel.

Per ton, fill dirt is usually cheaper than gravel, but the end cost depends on project needs. For a driveway surface you may need gravel on top of fill and compaction; once you include grading and compaction costs, gravel-based driveways can be more cost-effective long term for durability and drainage. For building pads or raising grade, fill dirt is the appropriate and often lower-cost choice—confirm with quotes for both material and placement.

A 20' x 50' area is 1,000 sq ft. To add 2" of fill dirt you need about 8 tons (material cost roughly $80 to $200), 4" is about 16 tons ($160 to $400), and 6" is about 24 tons ($240 to $600), using local price estimates. Add potential delivery fees (Hello Gravel often has free delivery in many areas, but remote delivery or small orders can add $50-$150) and compaction/grading charges (commonly $100-$400 for small jobs), so total project cost depends on depth and services requested.

Hello Gravel connects you with local West Alabama suppliers who serve Flomaton; availability depends on your exact zip code. Typical minimums through our marketplace start at 3 tons, but some rural suppliers may require larger minimums or add flat delivery fees for remote drops. Enter your address on Hello Gravel or contact our team to see which local suppliers and minimums apply to your property.

Many regional suppliers or local contractors can offer compaction and simple grading, but availability varies by vendor. For small residential jobs in the Flomaton area, expect compaction and grading to range roughly $50 to $150 per hour or $150 to $800 flat depending on machine time and scope. Request combined material-plus-placement quotes through Hello Gravel and ask whether the supplier will perform compaction or if you should hire a local contractor.

Permit requirements vary by project and location; small quantities of fill for landscaping often do not require a permit, but changing drainage, working in floodplains, or altering wetlands can trigger county or state permits. Check with the Town of Flomaton office or Escambia County building/environmental department before starting work to confirm local rules. If you plan a building pad, major grade changes, or work near streams, get clearance from the county and consider a site plan or topographic information.

For a driveway base in humid West Alabama, use clean, well-draining structural fill with low organic content—a compactable clay/sand mix or select fill is common. For a long-lasting driveway surface you still want a top layer of crushed stone or gravel; for building pads use engineered fill specified by a geotechnical recommendation. Because local soils in the Flomaton area can be clayey and hold moisture, proper compaction and drainage are key to performance.

Standard Hello Gravel delivery is typically 2 or more business days; next-day delivery is often available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Minimum orders start at 3 tons and deliveries are made by contracted dump truck fleets (usually tri-axle trucks). You can request delivery date and add notes about placement or tailgate spreading at checkout, but spreading is at the driver’s discretion and not guaranteed.

Confirm the delivery address, gate or access restrictions, any driveway weight limits, and the exact drop location you want the material placed. Ask about the truck size, estimated arrival window, whether the driver can tailgate-spread (at their discretion), and whether the quoted price includes disposal of excess or return trips. Add special instructions in your Hello Gravel order notes and call customer service if you need to change details before dispatch.

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.

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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!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

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.