Fill Dirt in West Monroe, LA

Delivered fill-dirt in West Monroe commonly runs between $8 and $20 per ton, or about $10 to $26 per cubic yard, depending on supplier, delivery distance, and moisture. Small orders, specialty clean fill, permit fees, or next-day delivery can push costs higher. Hello Gravel minimum order is 3 tons and our checkout shows exact local pricing and any delivery fees.

Standard delivery is 2+ business days, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Suppliers typically use tri-axle dump trucks that hold roughly 10–14 cubic yards, which for fill-dirt translates to roughly 12–20 tons per load depending on moisture and local weight limits.

Hot, humid summers and frequent heavy rains increase consolidation, erosion, and settling of loose fill-dirt and can create surface runoff issues. To avoid problems, grade for positive drainage, compact fill in lifts, and cap exposed fill with a granular layer or vegetation to reduce erosion and improve surface drainage.

For structural fill (driveway subgrade or load-bearing backfill), place fill-dirt in 6–8 inch lifts and compact each lift to about 90–95% of Standard Proctor density. For non-structural yard fill you can typically compact to 85–90% in similar lifts. Note: for driveway surfaces always finish with a 4–6 inch compacted granular base (crusher run or crushed stone) rather than relying on fill-dirt alone.

Local moisture and compaction vary, so use ranges: 1 cubic yard of loose fill-dirt is roughly 1.1–1.4 tons; after compaction a cubic yard is often 1.3–1.6 tons. Inversely, 1 ton is approximately 0.7–0.9 cubic yards. Always ask your supplier for the job-specific conversion they use when ordering.

Common alternatives are crusher run (good structural base, drains better than fill-dirt), clean fill or select fill (less organic matter, better for structural work), sand (fast drainage but poor compaction for slopes), and decomposed granite (good surface material for paths). Compared with generic fill-dirt, these alternatives often offer better drainage or compaction properties but can cost more; contractors choose based on load, drainage needs, and budget.

Yes. West Monroe and Ouachita Parish enforce building and floodplain rules; raising grades in a regulated floodplain or altering drainage may require permits, elevation certificates, or engineered plans. Before ordering large quantities, check with West Monroe city permitting or the Ouachita Parish floodplain office to confirm permit requirements and allowable fill limits.

Fill-dirt that is properly compacted and capped with a granular driving surface can perform well for many years, but exposed fill-dirt will erode quickly under heavy summer storms. Expect routine maintenance such as regrading low spots, adding topcoat gravel every 2–5 years, and repairing erosion after big storms. Vegetation and edge controls also reduce long-term erosion in yards.

One acre raised 1 inch equals about 134.4 cubic yards. Using a typical fill-dirt conversion (1.2–1.5 tons per cubic yard) that equals roughly 160–200 tons per inch per acre. For a 6 inch raise you would therefore need on the order of 960–1,200 tons, depending on moisture and compaction.

Contractor charges vary by job size and equipment needed; expect small jobs to run roughly $300–$1,200 total, while larger projects are often quoted per cubic yard ($3–$8/yd3) or by hourly equipment/operator rates ($75–$150 per hour). Rates change with access difficulty, slope, and the need for finishing, drainage work, or permit compliance, so get multiple local quotes.

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!

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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.