Fill Dirt in Springfield, MO

Yes. Fill-dirt is typically less expensive than topsoil because it is soil without the organic, nutrient-rich top layer that makes topsoil more valuable. For grading and raising low spots in Springfield yards, fill-dirt is the common, cost-effective choice, but you should use topsoil or a thin cap of topsoil if you plan to plant grass or gardens on the finished surface.

Use clean, compactable fill-dirt or structural fill as the base under a driveway. In Springfield, soils can vary, so pick material free of vegetation and large debris, and compact it in lifts to avoid future settling before placing gravel or crushed stone on top.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 4 inches requires about 12.35 cubic yards of fill-dirt. Delivered fill-dirt in the Springfield area commonly ranges from about $12 to $35 per cubic yard, so expect a material cost approximately $150 to $430, not including any spreading, compaction, or site-prep fees.

Delivered prices vary by supplier and site access, but a typical range in Springfield is roughly $12 to $35 per cubic yard. Final price depends on local availability, moisture content, delivery distance, and minimum order requirements; request a quote for an exact delivered price.

A 20-foot single-car driveway (about 200 sq ft at a 4-inch base) needs roughly 2.5 to 3 cubic yards of fill-dirt. At local delivered prices ($12-$35 per cubic yard), expect $40 to $105 for the fill-dirt itself, plus any delivery fees and extra costs for spreading or compaction—budget roughly $50 to $250 total for the fill-dirt portion depending on service and access.

You should not place loose gravel directly over uncompacted fill-dirt. To build a stable surface in Springfield's variable soils, compact the fill-dirt in layers (lifts) and consider a geotextile and a layer of crushed stone or base rock before the top gravel to reduce settling and rutting.

No. Two inches of gravel is generally insufficient for a driveway built over fill-dirt. For a durable driveway in Springfield, plan for at least 4 to 6 inches of compacted base material over a properly compacted fill-dirt subgrade, with additional surface gravel if desired.

You will need about 12.35 cubic yards to raise 1,000 sq ft by 4 inches (1,000 x 4/12 = 333.33 cubic feet; 333.33/27 = 12.35). Order at least 10-15% more to allow for compaction and settling, so round up to about 14 cubic yards for a safe margin.

Local suppliers deliver fill-dirt by dump truck, and many drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion. Hello Gravel connects you with local haulers; you can request spreading at checkout, but spreading is not guaranteed and may incur extra charges—plan to hire a landscaper if you need guaranteed spreading and compaction.

Hello Gravel works with local suppliers that usually have a minimum order equivalent to about 3 tons (check your quote for cubic yard or ton conversions). Standard delivery is often included or low-cost within close distance, but fees for longer hauls, tight access, or next-day service can apply; typical local delivery fees in Springfield can range from $0 to $150 depending on distance and vendor, so get a zip-code-specific quote for accurate pricing.

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.

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