Fill Dirt in Ratliff City, OK

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons and most deliveries go out on tri-axle dump trucks. In many nearby areas delivery is free or included in the online price, but Ratliff City is rural so some suppliers may add a mileage or fuel surcharge; check your zip code at checkout or contact our sales team for an exact quote. Standard delivery requires at least 2 business days and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee.

For driveway bases in West Oklahoma, choose a select or structural fill-dirt with low organic content that compacts well in lifts. Fill-dirt is often used to raise grade and fill low spots, but it should be capped with 4-6 inches of crushed stone or road base for a durable driving surface, especially given the region's clay soils and wet periods. If you need a structural base, ask our team about mixes that include sand or crushed aggregate blended with fill-dirt.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by one inch you need about 3.09 cubic yards (1,000 sq ft x 1 in / 12 / 27 = 3.09 cu yd). Fill-dirt weights vary, but a practical estimate is about 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard, so expect roughly 3.7 to 5.0 tons per inch; a common planning figure is about 4 tons per inch. Always add 5-10% extra for compaction and waste, and use our online calculator or contact sales for a precise quote.

Local rules can apply to fill placements that affect drainage, floodplains, or neighboring properties. Ratliff City is small and many routine yard fills do not require a permit, but larger grading projects or work near streams and right-of-ways may need county approval. Before ordering large loads, check with Carter County Planning and Zoning and Ratliff City hall, and inform Hello Gravel if your project could impact drainage so we can help coordinate.

For non-structural foundation backfill, low-organic select fill-dirt can work if placed and compacted in proper lifts, but engineered fill is recommended for structural foundations where bearing capacity matters. For septic drain fields, standard fill-dirt is usually not appropriate because Tennessee/OK clay soils retain moisture; drain fields typically need sand or engineered aggregate with proper percolation approved by the county health department. Always verify requirements with a geotechnical engineer or Carter County health before using fill-dirt in these systems.

Prices tend to be highest in spring and summer when construction activity ramps up and in very wet periods when hauling is harder. Late fall and winter can offer better availability and lower prices in West Oklahoma, but weather can still affect delivery schedules. If you have a flexible timeline, get quotes for multiple dates and ask our sales team about seasonal specials or bulk-order discounts.

Yes—Hello Gravel coordinates with local haulers and can often recommend contractors and equipment operators in the Ratliff City area for compaction, grading, and site prep. We do not directly employ those crews, but our sales team can provide contacts or suggest how to find licensed local operators. If you need full-service grading or compaction, request that help when you order so we can attempt to match you with available providers.

Common mixes include blending fill-dirt with sand, crushed stone, or road base to improve drainage and compaction. Site stabilization additives like lime or fly ash are sometimes used on clayey sites to reduce shrink-swell, and geotextile fabric is often added under fills to limit mixing with soft subgrade. Typical field mixes might include 20-30% aggregate to get better drainage, but proportions should be selected based on site conditions and compaction needs.

A properly placed and compacted fill-dirt subgrade can serve for many years as a base, but longevity depends on drainage, traffic, and whether the fill is topped with a suitable wearing surface. With good drainage and a 4-6 inch crushed-stone cap, you can expect the subgrade to perform well for 5-15 years or longer with normal residential use. Regular maintenance like keeping drainage clear and adding surface aggregate when ruts appear will extend life.

Pros of fill-dirt: lower cost for bulk raising of grade, widely available locally, and good for filling low spots and creating gentle grades. Cons: it usually has poorer drainage and lower load-bearing capacity than crushed rock or engineered fill, so it often requires capping or stabilization for driveways and structural work. For rural Ratliff City projects, use fill-dirt to bulk up elevations and choose crushed rock or engineered fill where strength and drainage are critical; our team can help design the right material plan for your site.

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.