Fill Dirt in Philadelphia, MS

Fill-dirt is soil used to raise or level the ground and is typically low in organic matter. In Philadelphia, MS it’s most often used for grading, filling low spots, and under foundations or slabs where proper compaction is needed rather than as a finished top layer.

Typical delivered prices in the West Mississippi area generally range from about $8 to $25 per ton, depending on haul distance, source quality, screening, and whether material contains clay or debris. Ask Hello Gravel for a local quote—we show precise pricing for your zip code and factors that may affect the total.

Local sources usually include regional sand-and-gravel pits, landscape suppliers, and municipal borrow pits within a 20-50 mile radius of Philadelphia. Hello Gravel can connect you with vetted suppliers and haulers in your area—check your zip code on our site or contact our team for specific vendor options.

Estimate volume first: area (sq ft) × depth (inches) ÷ 324 = cubic yards. Fill-dirt in this region typically weighs about 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard (use 1.3 tons/yd3 as a rule of thumb). For example, a 12'×50' driveway (600 sq ft) at 4" deep is about 7.4 cu yd ≈ 10 tons of fill-dirt.

Fill-dirt can work but needs care: local clay soils hold water and can shrink or swell, so compaction, drainage, and proper gradation matter. For load-bearing areas or where drainage is important, contractors often mix or replace some fill-dirt with compactible granular material or add drainage layers and geotextile.

Small residential deliveries usually do not require a permit, but projects that change site grading, affect stormwater runoff, are near wetlands, or exceed local thresholds may need approvals from Philadelphia or Neshoba County. Contact the city building/zoning office before major fills, and let your contractor or Hello Gravel know if a permit is required so we can coordinate delivery timing.

Contractor pricing varies by job size: small jobs may run $150–$600 for labor and equipment; larger installs are often quoted per ton, commonly $8–$30/ton installed depending on site difficulty and compaction requirements. Ask for itemized quotes that separate hauling, spreading, and compaction so you can compare local bids accurately.

Fill-dirt is fine for raising grade or backfill, but it is not recommended as the wearing surface for driveways or as the primary drainage medium. For driveways and drainage in Mississippi’s clay soils, a crushed stone or crusher-run base over properly compacted fill is preferred to improve stability and runoff.

Yes—Philadelphia’s wet seasons and heavy summer storms can make yards muddy and limit truck access. Schedule deliveries during drier windows when possible, provide a clear access route for dump trucks, and consider ordering fewer loads at a time or using next-day delivery options if weather threatens access.

Some settling is normal, especially in the first year after placement and in areas with high clay or organic content; expect to top up low spots and regrade. Proper compaction during installation and adding vegetation or a topsoil finish helps reduce erosion and ongoing maintenance.

Watch for excessive organic matter, roots, construction debris, trash, and high silt or clay content that can cause settling or poor compaction. Ask suppliers about material source and screening; request a sample or photos and note any quality concerns in your order so Hello Gravel can help match a cleaner, construction-grade fill if needed.

Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and standard delivery is scheduled for 2+ business days, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Drivers may be able to tailgate spread at their discretion—request it at checkout, but note this service is not guaranteed.

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.