Topsoil in Houston, MO

Costs vary by supplier, depth, and whether the topsoil is screened or amended. In West Missouri, screened topsoil commonly runs roughly $20 to $40 per cubic yard; delivery and minimum-order fees apply, and Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum. Check your zip code on our site for exact pricing and available delivery windows.

Topsoil is not a driveway base, but if you plan a finishing layer for planting next to or over a 2-car driveway (about 20 ft wide), a 2-inch layer is roughly 0.15 tons per linear foot and a 3-inch layer is about 0.22 tons per linear foot. These numbers assume typical topsoil density and can vary by supplier, so use them as a starting estimate and confirm with our material calculator.

Topsoil can improve surface growing conditions by adding organic matter and a looser root zone, but it will not by itself fix underlying clay or major drainage problems common in West Missouri. For yards with poor drainage, combine screened topsoil with compost, regrade for proper slope, and add subsurface drainage where needed before planting.

For planting beds and lawns, choose screened topsoil or topsoil blended with compost for good seed germination and root growth. For driveway edges use a thin layer of screened topsoil only for final grading and planting; do not use topsoil as the structural base under pavement—use crushed stone for that purpose.

Topsoil used as a surface on pathways or unpaved drive areas will deteriorate relatively quickly under traffic and Missouri freeze-thaw cycles, with ruts, washouts, and settling within one to a few seasons. For durable surfaces use proper base materials and reserve topsoil for planting and surface finishing.

Topsoil is cheaper per cubic yard but is not suitable as a driveway base and requires frequent maintenance if used on driving surfaces. Crushed limestone is more expensive but provides a stable, low-maintenance base for driveways; for a proper driveway choose crushed stone for structure and use topsoil only for adjacent planting areas.

Contractors in the Houston, MO area usually avoid heavy compaction of topsoil intended for planting because compaction reduces root growth and drainage. For grading and light firming they may use a walk-behind plate compactor or small vibratory roller; for driveway bases they compact crushed stone with a plate compactor or roller rather than compacting the topsoil itself.

Yes—Hello Gravel connects you with local West Missouri suppliers that commonly offer screened and blended topsoil. Typical minimums through our network start at about 3 tons, with delivery by dump truck; check your zip code to see exact product availability and minimums near Houston, MO.

For screened topsoil spread to a depth of 2 to 3 inches, expect a ballpark of about $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot including basic spreading labor in residential settings, plus delivery. Prices vary with site access, truck dump placement, and whether additional services (like tailgate spreading) are requested.

Topsoil can help support vegetation that stabilizes soil, but on sloped yards it should be combined with seed, mulch, and, when needed, erosion-control blankets or wattles. For slopes in West Missouri, plan on 2 to 4 inches of quality screened topsoil with added compost and follow-up stabilization measures for best results.

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.