Fill Dirt in Slidell, LA

Prices for 1 cubic yard of fill dirt in Slidell typically vary by supplier and material quality, but expect a delivered range roughly between $15 and $40 per cubic yard. Hello Gravel can arrange delivery to Slidell when we have local supplier coverage; our minimum order is 3 tons and standard delivery takes 2+ business days (next-day available before noon CST for an extra fee). Contact us for an exact, location-specific quote because local geology and truck access affect price.

To cover 1,000 sq ft you need about 6.2 cubic yards at 2 inches or about 12.3 cubic yards at 4 inches depth. Using a typical delivered price range of $15 to $40 per cubic yard, material plus delivery could range roughly from $90 to $740 depending on depth, supplier, and access; contact us for an accurate estimate and any bulk discounts.

We work with local suppliers who offer clean fill dirt appropriate for backfilling, but foundation backfill often requires engineered material and compaction to a specified density. Hello Gravel can deliver suitable fill dirt to Slidell, but compaction is not included as a standard service — have your contractor or a local compaction specialist handle compaction to meet your engineer's specs.

You can add fill dirt on top of existing ground, but for reliable results you should clear vegetation and topsoil first to reduce future settling. In Slidell's low-lying, rainy environment, proper grading for drainage and a compacted subgrade are important to avoid standing water and erosion, so plan for preparation and compaction rather than simple dumping.

Fill dirt is generally cheaper than topsoil because it is intended for bulk raising and structural fill rather than planting. For grading and leveling use fill dirt to build the proper grade, then place a few inches of topsoil where you plan to grow grass or plants; if you need planting areas, order both materials separately.

One cubic yard covers about 162 square feet at 2 inches deep and about 81 square feet at 4 inches deep. Yes — you can order delivery to a Slidell address if we have supplier coverage in your zip code; remember our 3-ton minimum and standard 2+ business day delivery window.

Per-ton prices vary, but a rough delivered range in Slidell is about $12 to $30 per ton depending on material and access. Bulk discounts are common and depend on quantity and supplier — request a quote through Hello Gravel to see pricing tiers for larger orders.

Fill dirt is commonly used as subgrade under a gravel or paver base, but it should be free of organics and properly compacted before aggregate is placed. Two inches is not sufficient for a driveway or paver base; you typically need several inches of compacted fill to build the subgrade plus a compacted aggregate base several inches thick for a durable surface.

No — fill dirt is natural soil and does not harden like polymer-stabilized aggregates or concrete. If you need a hard, stable surface, ask about polymer-treated or stabilized aggregate options for driveways and patios; Hello Gravel can source those aggregates from local suppliers but fill dirt remains a loose structural fill.

Required volume varies widely by foundation size and the depth and width of the backfill. As a rough rule of thumb, 100 linear feet of foundation with a 1-foot depth and 3-foot width equals about 11 cubic yards; measure the trench or ask your contractor and request a quote so we can calculate an accurate delivery amount and account for compaction shrinkage.

Yes — because Hello Gravel sources materials locally, color and texture will reflect West Louisiana geology and can include clay, sand, and shell fragments common near Slidell. Expect natural variation; if appearance or composition is important, add notes at checkout and ask us for supplier details or a site sample before ordering.

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.