Fill Dirt in Wetumpka, AL

Typical delivered fill-dirt in Wetumpka runs approximately $12 to $20 per ton, which converts to roughly $14 to $24 per cubic yard (using about 1.2 tons per cubic yard). Prices vary by supplier, exact location, access, and truck haul; check your zip code on Hello Gravel or request a local quote for an exact delivered price.

Hello Gravel partners with trusted West Alabama suppliers that serve Wetumpka and Elmore County; many deliveries include the truck charge in the quoted price. Minimum orders are typically 3 tons, and rural or hard-to-access sites may incur extra drive time or mileage fees, so add delivery notes and photos at checkout for an accurate quote.

Compact fill-dirt in 4- to 6-inch lifts using a plate compactor or roller, and aim for consistent, firm lifts rather than one deep placement. For a driveway we recommend using fill-dirt only to raise grade or backfill; install a structural base of 6 to 8 inches of compacted crushed stone over the compacted fill for a durable driving surface.

Use cubic yards = (length x width x depth in feet) / 27, then multiply by ~1.2 to get tons. Examples: a 100 ft x 12 ft driveway raised 6 inches needs about 22 yd3 (~26-27 tons); the same driveway at 4 inches needs about 15 yd3 (~18 tons); a 12 ft x 12 ft patio with 6 inches of fill needs about 2.7 yd3 (~3-4 tons). For septic tank backfill expect roughly 3 to 8 yd3 depending on tank size, so contact us for exact sizing.

Fill-dirt can be used in Wetumpka but it is often less permeable than sandy materials and can hold water in heavy rains, so proper grading and drainage are essential. Combine compacted fill with surface drainage, swales, and a crushed-stone wearing course or drainage layer to reduce erosion and settling during Wetumpka’s wet seasons.

Use fill-dirt to raise grade or for non-structural backfill, but choose crushed stone or a well-graded gravel (bankrun) for the structural base and wearing surface. For Wetumpka driveways, a compacted fill-dirt subgrade plus 6-8 inches of crushed stone provides the best durability and drainage.

Permit needs vary: small yard leveling usually does not require a permit, but projects that change stormwater flow, affect floodplains, or involve large volumes of fill may require review from the City of Wetumpka or Elmore County. Check with the Wetumpka Building Department or county planning before ordering large deliveries or altering drainage patterns.

If the surface is just fill-dirt, performance will be poor and you can expect ruts and erosion within a season or two. With a proper crushed-stone base, good drainage, and periodic maintenance (regrading and topping every 3 to 7 years), a gravel driveway in Wetumpka can perform well for many years; maintenance costs vary with traffic and weather exposure.

Hello Gravel deliveries use tri-axle dump trucks; you should ensure clear overhead and side access, a firm turnout for the truck, and a planned drop location before delivery. Minimum order is 3 tons, drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, and remote or soft sites can add mileage or maneuver fees—send site photos at checkout to avoid surprises.

For Wetumpka’s clay-prone areas, use select fill with minimal organic content: a well-graded sandy clay or sand/gravel mix with some fines binds but drains better than pure clay. For high-traffic pads, combine select fill with geotextile fabric and a 4-8 inch crushed stone layer to reduce pumping, rutting, and shrink-swell problems.

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!

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.