Fill Dirt in Tahlequah, OK

Fill-dirt is bulk soil used to raise grade or fill low spots; it usually has few organics and may include clay and small rock. In Tahlequah it is commonly used for yard grading, raising building pads, and filling trenches, but it is not ideal as a finished driving surface because it can rut and hold water.

Costs vary by supplier and distance, but in the Tahlequah area fill-dirt deliveries commonly range roughly $10 to $30 per ton (about $12 to $36 per cubic yard) delivered. Price depends on load size (minimum 3 tons), road access, next-day delivery requests, and any spreading service; get a quote for an exact price to your zip code.

For yard grading and bulk raises in Tahlequah choose low-organic, compactable fill with limited topsoil and organics so it settles predictably. For driveways, use fill-dirt only as a subgrade; top with road base or crusher run because those mixes compact better and shed water in wet Oklahoma springs.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards, which is roughly 22 to 26 tons of fill-dirt depending on moisture and density (we use ~1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard). Order 5-10% extra to allow for settlement and spreading loss.

Yes, Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and dump-truck fleets that deliver bulk fill-dirt to Tahlequah. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion; request it at checkout but expect that placement beyond a simple tailgate spread often requires a contractor or labor crew.

Fill-dirt behavior depends on composition: clay-rich fill can retain water and be prone to heaving in freeze-thaw or wet spring conditions common near Tahlequah. For stability, use well-graded, low-organic fill and ensure surface drainage or use engineered base materials for areas expected to carry traffic.

Yes. Best practice in the Tahlequah area is to place fill-dirt in lifts (typically 6 to 8 inches loose) and compact each lift to the specified density with plate compactors or rollers, with thicker lifts and testing for foundation work as required by local codes or engineers.

Fill-dirt is usually cheaper and good for bulk raising and landscaping, but it does not compact or drain as well as crusher run or road base. For driveways and drainage areas use road base or crusher run on top of a compacted fill-dirt subgrade for better load-bearing, longevity, and water shedding.

Small deliveries usually do not require permits, but large-scale grading, changes in drainage, or work in floodplain areas may need permits or inspections from the City of Tahlequah or Cherokee County. Before ordering large volumes, check with Tahlequah city planning or county zoning to confirm requirements.

If fill-dirt is placed in properly compacted lifts and tested, light structures like small sheds may be installed within days to a few weeks; uncompacted or loose fill can settle for months. For concrete slabs or structural work, allow time for compaction verification or follow a geotechnical recommendation—sometimes weeks to months—or require compaction tests before construction.

Costs vary with width, depth, material, and labor but a rough ballpark for a 50-foot driveway (for example 10 ft wide at 4 inches of fill) would need about 6 to 7 cubic yards (around 8 to 10 tons); contractor supply-and-spread pricing in the Tahlequah area might range from $300 to $1,200 depending on materials, access, and compaction work. Get several local quotes and consider ordering materials through Hello Gravel to compare supplier prices and delivery options.

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.