Fill Dirt in Gladstone, MO

Typical delivered price for loose fill-dirt in Gladstone ranges roughly from $12 to $30 per ton, depending on supplier, moisture content, and distance. Using a working conversion of about 1.3 tons per cubic yard, that equals about $16 to $39 per cubic yard. Prices vary by local supplier and time of year, so check your zip code and get a quote for an exact delivered price.

Hello Gravel connects you with local haulers and suppliers serving Gladstone; our platform generally shows available vendors for your zip code. Most suppliers have a minimum order of about 3 tons (Hello Gravel minimum) and standard lead time is 2+ business days, with next-day delivery often available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Confirm lead times and minimums on checkout because local yards and trucking queues can change seasonally.

Calculate volume in cubic yards first (length x width x depth in feet ÷ 27) and then multiply by about 1.3 to convert to tons for typical compacted/uncompacted fill-dirt. Example: raising a 20 ft x 20 ft yard by 4 inches = (20 x 20 x 0.33) ÷ 27 ≈ 4.9 cu yd, which is about 6.4 tons. Always order 5-10% extra to allow for settlement and compaction, and contact Hello Gravel if you want help using our material calculator.

In Gladstone, fill-dirt can settle and hold water if placed without proper grading and compaction because local soils often contain clay and have seasonal wetness. Expect some seasonal movement with freeze-thaw and heavier rain events; good drainage, compaction in lifts, and avoiding high-organic topsoil as fill will reduce problems. For frost-susceptible areas or structural fills, consider engineered fill or consult an engineer for specification.

For non-structural yard fill, a clean, low-organic fill-dirt or clay-sand mix from local suppliers is typical; it compacts reasonably and is economical. For driveway base or backfill near foundations, use a well-graded fill or a mixture with coarser material (gravel or Type 1) to improve drainage and load-bearing; pure loose topsoil is not recommended under pavement. If you need engineered performance, ask for compactable structural fill or specify gradation and compaction targets.

For surface or structural layers (driveway wearing surface or foundation subbase), crushed stone or Type 1/engineered fill outperforms plain fill-dirt in drainage and long-term stability, though it costs more. Fill-dirt is economical for raising grade, landscaping fills, or buried zones where loads are light, but it will settle more and may need additional material later. For foundations, follow your builder or engineer's recommendation—many contractors use engineered fill or compacted granular layers under slabs and driveways.

Good practice is to place fill-dirt in lifts of 6 to 8 inches and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller to reduce settlement; some projects target 90-95% of standard compaction depending on requirements. Small plate compactors rent for about $50 to $120 per day and small vibratory rollers or walk-behind rollers rent for $200 to $400 per day, while contractor rates for compaction and spreading vary. Ask your contractor or Hello Gravel delivery driver about tailgate spreading, but do not assume spreading or compaction is included in the delivery price.

Possibly. For minor grading and landscaping on residential lots you often do not need a city permit, but deeper fills, structural changes, or work affecting drainage may require a permit from the Gladstone Building Department or Platte County. HOA rules can restrict visible grade changes or materials delivered, so check your HOA covenants before ordering large loads. When in doubt, contact Gladstone city offices or your HOA and keep documentation in case inspections are required.

Fill-dirt used under a lawn or buried layer is essentially permanent but will settle over time; expect some settling during the first 6 to 12 months and plan to add or regrade material as needed. As a surface material (driveway wearing layer), fill-dirt is not durable and will require frequent regrading, dust control, or topping with gravel or crushed stone within a season or two. Regular inspection after heavy rains and periodic top-ups will keep landscaped areas stable.

Common issues include narrow streets, weight limits on residential roads, tight driveways, and overhead obstructions that can restrict dump truck access; some Gladstone neighborhoods may require trucks to dump in the street or on the driveway apron. Curb or driveway damage can occur if trucks need to mount curbs or driveways; tell Hello Gravel about access constraints and add delivery notes in checkout so drivers can plan. Drivers typically decide safe dump placement on arrival and tailgate spreading is at their discretion; schedule deliveries on weekdays if possible to avoid restricted street access.

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.