Fill Dirt in Kansas City, MO

Typical delivered prices for basic fill dirt in Kansas City run roughly $12 to $25 per cubic yard, but prices vary with volume, source, moisture content, and delivery distance. Large orders are usually cheaper per yard and very small orders may include a short-load or handling fee. Get an exact quote for your zip code to lock in pricing.

Most local tri-axle dump trucks that Hello Gravel uses carry about 10 to 12 cubic yards loose; end-dumps or larger superdump trucks can carry up to 18–24 cubic yards. Delivery fees in the Kansas City area commonly range from free (in many Hello Gravel service areas) to $50–$150 for short local hauls, with higher charges for long-distance, tight access, or small orders under minimums.

You need roughly 3.1 cu yd for 1 inch, 6.2 cu yd for 2 inches, 9.3 cu yd for 3 inches, and 18.5 cu yd for 6 inches over 1,000 sq ft. At a ballpark fill-dirt price of $12–$25 per cubic yard, that equals about $37–$77 for 1 inch, $75–$155 for 2 inches, $112–$230 for 3 inches, and $222–$463 for 6 inches (before any minimum-order or delivery fees). Small quantities may trigger short-load fees, so check with our team for an accurate delivered cost.

For small landscaping fills you often do not need a permit, but any grading that changes drainage, affects a foundation, or alters more than a modest volume usually requires review or permits from Kansas City Planning and Development. Structural fills, driveway rebuilding, or backfill for structures commonly need compaction specifications and testing; consult the Kansas City building department or a soils engineer early in the project. If a permit is required, your project will likely call for compaction certification from a geotechnical testing firm.

Compact fill in thin lifts (commonly 4–8 inches loose thickness) and compact each lift with appropriate equipment (plate compactor for small areas, roller for larger areas) until you reach the specified density. For structural applications in the KC area, engineers frequently call for 90–95% Standard Proctor relative compaction, but the exact target depends on the project and soil type. Control moisture as you compact, and hire a testing lab for verification when working under foundations, retaining walls, or permits.

Yes—using a geotextile fabric or a thin crushed-stone leveling layer is a common best practice to reduce mixing, improve drainage, and stabilize the interface between loose fill and gravel. Landscape fabric costs are modest (commonly a few cents to a few dollars per square foot installed depending on grade), while a 3–6 inch crushed-stone base is typically priced by the ton (often $20–$45 per ton delivered in the KC area) depending on material and volume. For driveways and heavy-use areas consider geotextile plus 4–8 inches of compacted base for long-term performance.

Assuming a common 20 ft wide by 50 ft long driveway (1,000 sq ft), you might need about 12 cu yd of fill for 4 inches, 18.5 cu yd of 6-inch compacted base, and 6 cu yd of finished gravel. Using local KC ranges, materials plus delivery and basic labor typically fall in roughly $2,000 to $4,500 for a standard install; higher-quality base preparation, better stone, drainage work, or difficult access can push costs higher. Get a site-specific quote because price varies with depth, drainage needs, and access.

Fill dirt is primarily used to raise grade, backfill trenches, or fill holes; it contains fines and is intended to compact rather than provide a wearing surface. Gravel and crushed stone are angular, well-draining aggregates used as structural base and surfacing to handle traffic and shed water. For a long-lasting driveway you generally use fill only to bring grade to level, then install a compacted stone base and a gravel or crushed-stone wearing layer on top.

Yes—stabilized, resin-bound, and polymeric aggregate systems are available from specialty suppliers and contractors in the Kansas City area. These systems cost more than loose gravel; expect installed prices commonly in the range of a few dollars to over ten dollars per square foot depending on product, thickness, and site prep. Because pricing varies widely, request local quotes and samples to compare performance and cost for your application.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet; with a typical homeowner wheelbarrow holding about 3 cubic feet, that works out to roughly 9 wheelbarrow loads per cubic yard (smaller 2 cu ft wheelbarrows mean about 13–14 loads). Labor or spreading costs in Kansas City vary by access and difficulty—expect anything from do-it-yourself labor up to $40–$100 per hour for hired help, or contractors may quote $10–$40 per cubic yard for spreading and grading depending on site conditions. Remember Hello Gravel offers tailgate spreading at the driver’s discretion but does not guarantee spreading services; request spreading at checkout and get a written quote for larger spreading jobs.

Hello Gravel's standard delivery window is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Next-day delivery is sometimes possible with local suppliers and trucks but is not guaranteed and usually carries an additional premium; spreading remains at the driver's discretion and is not guaranteed. For urgent needs call our sales team with your zip code and project details to check availability and get a price.

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.