Fill Dirt in West Butler, AL

Delivered fill-dirt prices in West Butler typically vary by quality, screening, and distance, but expect roughly $12 to $30 per ton as a starting range. Local factors like truck access, minimum order size, and seasonal demand can push prices up or down, so request a quote for your zip code to get an exact rate.

Hello Gravel works with local West Alabama suppliers that offer screened and unscreened fill-dirt; many suppliers in rural areas require a 3-ton minimum but commonly set delivery minimums at 5 to 10 tons for tri-axle trucks. Use our zip-code lookup to see exact supplier options and minimums for your address, and ask a supplier whether the material is screened and free of organic debris.

For foundation backfill in West Butler’s heavy clay soils, choose a clean, low-organic screened fill or a sandy-gravel fill that drains and compacts well. Avoid topsoil or loose organic mixes; angular particles compact better than rounded ones and reduce future settling and drainage problems.

Plain fill-dirt is not a good long-term surface for driveways because it compacts poorly and will rut and wash out in heavy rains common to West Alabama. For driveways, use fill-dirt only as subgrade if needed, topped with crusher run or an engineered base for a durable, well-draining surface.

Use volume (cu yd) = area (sq ft) x depth (inches) / 324, then multiply cu yd by the material weight (approx. 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cu yd for most fill-dirt). For a 20x30 pad (600 sq ft): 3" deep = about 5.6 cu yd (≈7 to 8 tons), 6" = about 11.1 cu yd (≈13 to 16 tons), 12" = about 22.2 cu yd (≈27 to 31 tons). Always order 5-10% extra for compaction and grading waste.

Contractors typically compact fill-dirt in 6- to 8-inch lifts using vibratory rollers, sheepsfoot rollers for cohesive soils, or plate compactors in tight areas, aiming for roughly 90% to 95% relative compaction depending on specs. Heavy clay in West Alabama often needs moisture control (wetting or drying) to reach target density, so plan for compaction passes and on-site testing if the project is structural.

Fill-dirt containing clay retains water and can worsen drainage problems, so it performs poorly as a primary drainage layer during heavy West Alabama rains. For drainage and erosion control, use clean, free-draining granular fill or mix in sand/gravel, install proper slopes, geotextile, and outlets, and protect bare slopes with erosion control matting or vegetation.

Fill-dirt is the least expensive option but provides the poorest structural performance; crusher run offers an affordable, interlocking angular base that compacts well and is a common mid-range choice, while engineered base materials cost more but give the best long-term stability. Expect relative cost ordering of fill-dirt < crusher run < engineered base, with crusher run or engineered base recommended for driveways in West Butler’s rainy climate.

A fill-dirt surfaced driveway in West Butler will require frequent maintenance—grading, adding fresh material, and re-compacting after heavy storms—and may need substantial refreshes every 1 to 3 years. Using a proper base and a wear surface like crusher run or gravel will greatly extend life and reduce upkeep.

Permitting rules vary by project size and location; small backyard grade changes may not need a permit, but raising lot elevations, altering drainage, or constructing building pads usually requires county or city review and possibly an engineered plan. Contact Butler County building or zoning offices before major fill work, and check floodplain or watershed rules that may apply.

Contractors worry about site access, accurate drop location, overhead wires, proper lift thickness for compaction, moisture control, and having spreading/compaction equipment on-site at delivery. To avoid delays, confirm truck access, request tailgate spreading at checkout if desired (driver discretion), schedule a delivery window, and buy 5-10% extra material to account for compaction and grading.

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.