Fill Dirt in West Muskogee, OK

Fill-dirt is basic, unprocessed soil used to raise grade, fill low spots, or backfill trenches and basements. In West Muskogee it is commonly used for leveling yards and raising drive approaches, but local soils can be clayey so fill-dirt is best for bulk grading rather than final surface or structural work.

A good rule of thumb is about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard of fill-dirt, with 1.2 tons/yd3 a common estimate for planning. One cubic yard spread 1 inch covers 324 square feet, so 1 inch over 100 sq ft equals about 0.37 tons; actual amounts vary with moisture, compaction, and soil type.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and standard delivery is scheduled for 2+ business days with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Local delivery rates depend on supplier location, distance, and access conditions—use our online quote tool or check your zip code to see exact pricing and any free-delivery offers in the West Muskogee area.

Some local suppliers in the Muskogee area will sell by the ton and may offer same-day delivery if they have stock and trucks available, but availability changes daily. Hello Gravel will show supplier availability and delivery options during checkout; if you need rush service, request it when ordering and confirm by phone.

Permit needs depend on the scope of work: small yard grading or minor fills often do not require a permit, while large fills, work that alters drainage, or projects near property lines or waterways usually do. Contact the City of Muskogee building or planning department before you start, and get a site-specific answer for your address.

Heavy rains can cause settling and erosion of loose fill, and freeze-thaw cycles in winter can lead to temporary heaving, especially in clay-rich soils common in the area. To reduce problems, compact in lifts, provide positive surface drainage, avoid placing fill when very wet, and cover or stabilize exposed fills until final surfacing is installed.

For most residential work compact fill-dirt in 4–6 inch lifts using a plate compactor for small areas or a walk-behind/vibratory roller for larger areas; this approach reduces settlement and erosion risks. For structural or foundation backfill, hire a contractor and consider a geotechnical recommendation—engineered compaction and testing may be required.

Fill-dirt is the most economical option for bulk grading, but it can contain fines and clay that retain water and settle over time, so it is generally not recommended as the final base for driveways or foundation backfill. Engineered fill or properly graded crushed rock gives better drainage, stability, and longevity for driveways and foundations, though it costs more up front.

Rates vary by project size, access, and crew experience; local landscapers and excavation crews often charge by the hour or by the cubic yard. As a rough range, expect to see spreading and compaction labor quoted in the ballpark of $8–$25 per cubic yard or $40–$90 per hour for small crews, but get at least two local quotes for an accurate price on a West Muskogee job.

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.