Fill Dirt in Jackson, MS

In Jackson, fill-dirt typically runs between $12 and $30 per ton delivered depending on supplier, distance, moisture content, and whether the material is screened or 'select' fill. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and offers transparent pricing at checkout, with standard delivery in 2+ business days and a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee.

A good rule of thumb for Jackson is 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard for most fill-dirt (use 1.3 tons/cu yd as an average). Actual weight varies with moisture and soil type, so for large orders ask your supplier for a site-specific estimate or order a little extra to allow for settlement.

For driveways and under-slab use in Jackson, use compactable, low-organic 'select fill' or a sand-clay blend with good compaction properties rather than raw topsoil. For the driving surface itself, place a layer of crushed stone or base aggregate on top of compacted fill for drainage and durability.

Yes. Jackson’s hot summers and heavy rain can cause expansion, contraction, and increased settling if fill-dirt is not properly compacted and graded. Plan for proper compaction, surface grading, and drainage features (swales, downspout extensions) to reduce erosion and long-term settling.

Use fill-dirt to raise grades or fill deep voids, but choose crushed stone or base aggregate for the structural layer of driveways and patios because those materials provide better drainage and load-bearing capacity. Clean or 'select' fill is appropriate under foundations or slabs where low organic content and predictable compaction are required.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers who typically deliver within a 30-50 mile radius of Jackson, depending on the hauler. Typical dump trucks (tri-axle) carry about 10 to 12 tons per load, so plan orders and site access accordingly and check your zip code on our site for exact availability.

Local rules vary, but large grading projects or changing drainage patterns often require permits or approvals from the City of Jackson or Hinds County. We recommend contacting the City of Jackson Building Permits office or your local planning department before starting major fill or grading to confirm permit requirements.

Install fill-dirt in 4- to 6-inch lifts and compact each lift with a mechanical compactor, aiming for contractor-specified density. Keep material moisture-controlled during compaction, remove organic topsoil before placing structural fill, and consider geotextile or test compaction for critical areas like foundations or driveways.

If properly installed and compacted, structural fill in Jackson should remain stable for many years, but most sites experience minor settling within the first 6 to 12 months and may need a light top-off after heavy rain seasons. Uncompacted or organic-rich fill will settle faster and may require more frequent maintenance.

The best time to order fill-dirt in Jackson is late spring through early fall when ground conditions are drier and deliveries are less likely to be delayed by heavy rain. Avoid scheduling major placements during prolonged wet periods and remember Hello Gravel's standard delivery window is 2+ business days with a next-day option available for earlier requests.

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.