Fill Dirt in Helena, AL

Fill-dirt is subsoil or excavated earth used to raise or level ground rather than for planting or finished surfaces. In Helena you would use fill-dirt to build up low spots, raise a building pad, backfill trenches, or bring a yard up to grade before topsoil or landscaping is added. It is not meant to be a finished surface for driveways or patios.

A good rule of thumb is 1 cubic yard of loose fill-dirt equals about 1.2 to 1.5 tons depending on moisture and clay content. For example, 10 cubic yards will typically weigh about 12 to 15 tons. Always measure the area (length x width x depth) in feet, divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then multiply by 1.2–1.5 to estimate tons.

Prices vary by supplier, distance, and project specifics, but delivered fill-dirt in West Alabama often falls in the range of roughly $10 to $30 per ton. That means a small 12–15 ton delivery might cost several hundred dollars in material plus any delivery fee. For an accurate price for your Helena address, request a quote through our site or call our team with your zip code and project details.

Standard delivery is typically 2+ business days, while next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and uses dump trucks (usually tri-axle) for deliveries; drivers may be able to tailgate-spread at their discretion if requested at checkout. We coordinate with local suppliers, so exact timing and truck size will be confirmed when you place your order.

Fill-dirt alone is not a good wearing surface and will rut and erode under traffic, especially in Helena's rainfall and clay soils. For driveways and parking areas contractors typically use crusher run, road base, or crushed stone compacted in layers over a properly prepared subgrade. You can use fill-dirt underneath as structural fill if it is placed and compacted correctly, but add an appropriate surface material on top.

Helena's heat, humidity, and periodic heavy rains can make clay-rich fill expand, hold moisture, and settle unevenly if not handled correctly. Proper compaction, drainage (swales, French drains), and erosion control are important to prevent washouts and long-term settling. It is best to avoid placing fill when the ground is very wet and to schedule work during drier weather windows when possible.

Permitting and erosion-control rules can apply depending on project size, proximity to streams, and the amount of soil moved. Helena spans Shelby and Jefferson counties, so check with the City of Helena building department and your county environmental or public works office for local requirements, and consult Alabama Department of Environmental Management for larger earthmoving projects. If you are unsure, contact our team and we can point you to the right local agency before you order.

Install fill-dirt in thin lifts (commonly 4 to 6 inches loose) and compact each lift with a plate compactor, vibratory roller, or sheepsfoot roller to achieve stability. Control moisture—slightly damp is ideal for compaction, while very wet or very dry material compacts poorly—and proof-roll the prepared subgrade to locate soft spots. For very soft sites consider geotextile fabric or structural fill and consult a contractor for engineered compaction requirements.

Expect some settlement after placement; minor settling of 2 to 6 inches is common as material consolidates, so plan to regrade and add soil or topsoil later. Maintain erosion control by mulching and seeding exposed slopes, and check drainage paths after storms to repair any washouts. For areas meant to support structures or driveways, inspect compaction results and add additional material if necessary.

Contractors often recommend bank run (mix of stone and fines) or crusher run for base layers, road base for structural areas, and topsoil or screened fill for planting beds. Use fill-dirt specifically for raising grade or as structural backfill, but choose a denser, crushed aggregate product when you need a stable surface or improved drainage. We can help you select the right material for your Helena project based on intended use.

Enter your Helena zip code on our site to see supplier availability and get an online quote, or call 855-241-8884 / text 844-407-3734 with project dimensions and desired delivery date. Use our material calculator to estimate quantity, keep in mind the 3-ton minimum, and note any access constraints or spreading requests in the Order Notes at checkout. Our team will confirm truck size, delivery window, and any site considerations 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.