Fill Dirt in Mount Prospect, IL

Yes—fill dirt is generally cheaper than gravel because it is less processed and intended mainly for raising grade, not for finished surfaces. Local prices vary with supplier and truck distance, but fill dirt in the Chicago suburbs commonly costs noticeably less per cubic yard than decorative or crushed stone. For an exact comparison for your project, get a quote through Hello Gravel so you can compare delivered prices side-by-side.

Fill dirt is typically subsoil or native soil with low organic content used to raise or level ground; it compacts and settles over time. Gravel is crushed rock or rounded stone used for drainage and finished surfaces where load-bearing or drainage is needed. In Mount Prospect, regional soil can include clayey tills, so suppliers may describe local fill fines and compaction characteristics when you order.

To estimate volume, multiply area by depth and divide by 27 to get cubic yards. For 1,000 sq ft: 2 inches = about 6.2 cubic yards; 4 inches = about 12.3 cubic yards; 6 inches = about 18.5 cubic yards. Always add 5-10% extra to account for settling and compaction, and confirm with Hello Gravel for precise ordering.

You can place gravel over fill dirt only if the fill is properly prepared: compacted, graded, and free of organic topsoil that can lead to settling. For driveways or paths, we recommend compacting the fill in lifts, adding a geotextile fabric if needed, and using a properly sized base layer before the final gravel. If drainage or frost heave is a concern in northern Illinois, plan for adequate depth and subbase to reduce later issues.

Delivered price depends on volume, supplier, and distance from the source, so prices vary. In the Mount Prospect area, delivered fill dirt is commonly priced per cubic yard or per ton; getting multiple local quotes through Hello Gravel will give the most accurate delivered price for your address and quantity. Remember Hello Gravel's minimum order and delivery options—our platform shows available suppliers and delivery fees for your zip code.

Area = 50 x 100 = 5,000 sq ft. At 6 inches (0.5 ft) depth the required volume is 5,000 x 0.5 = 2,500 cubic feet, or about 92.6 cubic yards. Plan for an extra 5-10% for compaction and settling (roughly 97 to 102 cubic yards total), and ask Hello Gravel for truck-count estimates based on supplier truck sizes.

Small amounts of fill for routine landscaping often do not need a Village permit, but larger grading projects, changes to drainage, or work in regulated areas may require a permit from the Village of Mount Prospect. If you belong to an HOA, check your covenants—many HOAs require approval for changing driveway surfaces or adding large amounts of fill. When in doubt, contact the Village Building Department and your HOA before ordering to avoid fines or required remediation.

Yes—proper compaction is important to reduce future settlement and provide a stable base for driveways, patios, and structures. Best practice is to place fill in layers (lifts) and compact each lift to the specification required by the project; for small homeowner jobs this may mean compacting 4-6 inch lifts with a plate compactor. If your project will carry heavy loads or affect drainage, consider consulting a contractor or engineer for compaction testing.

For a 20 ft wide by 50 ft long driveway, every inch of fill equals about 37 cubic feet (about 1.37 cubic yards per inch). A typical 4 inch base requires roughly 12.3 cubic yards, while a deeper 8 inch base requires about 24.6 cubic yards. Cost depends on local supplier rates and delivery; request a Hello Gravel quote for delivered price and add any compaction or geotextile costs if your job needs them.

Use the Hello Gravel website to enter your zip code, select fill dirt, and use the material calculator to estimate quantity, or contact our sales team for help at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734. We handle supplier matching and scheduling; standard delivery is 2+ business days with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST (fees may apply). Include project notes and preferred delivery location at checkout, and request tailgate spreading if you want the driver to consider it (driver discretion, no guarantee).

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.