Fill Dirt in Jacksonville, AR

Delivered fill dirt prices vary by supplier, distance, and material quality, but in Jacksonville you can expect roughly $25 to $55 per cubic yard delivered. Hello Gravel shows exact pricing when you enter your zip code because regional sources and truck routing affect cost. Minimum orders and delivery fees may apply, so request a quote or use our checkout to see your firm price.

Fill dirt is generally cheaper per yard than crushed gravel in West Arkansas because it is a common, unprocessed soil material. For a driveway base, however, gravel (crushed stone) costs more but provides drainage and structural support that plain fill dirt does not. Consider the project: for simple leveling fill dirt is cheaper, but for a long-lasting driveway you should budget for gravel on top of a compacted fill layer.

To raise 1,000 square feet by 4 inches you need about 12.35 cubic yards (1,000 sq ft x 4/12 ft = 333.3 cu ft; divide by 27). We recommend ordering 10-15% extra to account for compaction and grading, so plan to order roughly 14 to 15 cubic yards. If you expect heavy compaction or excavation waste, round up again and contact our team for help calculating precise needs.

You can lay gravel over dirt for a short-term surface, but for a stable, low-maintenance driveway in Jacksonville you should build and compact a fill dirt base first. Local soils often have clay and may hold moisture, so compacting the fill and adding a crushed stone base promotes drainage and prevents rutting. For best results use 4 to 6 inches of compacted structural fill, then a layer of crushed stone before the top gravel.

Yes, compacting fill dirt before adding gravel is strongly recommended to reduce settling and avoid future low spots. Most suppliers deliver loose fill dirt; Hello Gravel connections can sometimes source engineered or processed fill that is denser, but on-site compaction with a plate compactor or roller is usually required. If you need pre-compacted or engineered fill, request it when you get a quote and our team will check local supplier options.

Costs vary by length and chosen materials; as an example, a 20-foot wide by 50-foot long driveway with a 6-inch compacted base needs about 18.5 cubic yards of base material. Material and delivery for that base (fill dirt or structural fill) and top gravel can range from about $1,500 to $3,500 in West Arkansas when you include delivery and basic spreading, depending on local unit prices and labor. For an accurate estimate enter your project dimensions on our site or contact Hello Gravel for a site-specific quote.

'Poor man’s concrete' usually refers to compacted crusher-run or a mix of fines and stone compacted to create a hard surface. It can be a lower-cost option for a small patio, but it is not a true substitute for engineered concrete and may not meet long-term durability or permit requirements. For Jacksonville projects, it can work for informal patios or temporary surfaces, but evaluate drainage and local frost or soil movement and check local codes before choosing it over proper base materials or concrete.

Hello Gravel works with local suppliers who often accommodate contractor orders and volume pricing; contractors ordering multiple yards or scheduling repeat deliveries can often negotiate better rates. Our platform has a minimum order of 3 tons, and some suppliers will run smaller loads for an added delivery fee. Contact our sales team to arrange multiple-truck deliveries, tiered pricing, or regular accounts for large jobs.

Mixing fill dirt and gravel to save money is generally not recommended for a stable driveway base because the fines in fill dirt reduce drainage and weaken compaction of coarse stone. A better approach is layered construction: compacted fill dirt as the subgrade, then a structural crushed-stone base, then a top gravel layer. That layered method gives better load-bearing capacity and longevity on Jacksonville soils, especially where clay or wet spots occur.

Typical Hello Gravel delivery for fill dirt is standard in 2+ business days, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; minimum orders start at 3 tons. Delivery fees vary by supplier distance and local availability—many areas have free delivery, while others include a fee shown at checkout. Schedule a delivery using our online checkout calendar or call 855-241-8884 (or text 844-407-3734) to discuss timing, tailgate spreading requests, and site instructions.