Fill Dirt in Cottonwood Heights, UT

Delivered fill-dirt pricing in Cottonwood Heights varies with supply, distance, and season but commonly falls in a range rather than a fixed rate. Expect roughly $15 to $40 per ton (about $23 to $54 per cubic yard) delivered for residential quantities, with smaller loads skewing toward the higher end. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, standard delivery is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery may be available for an extra fee—check your zip code and checkout for exact pricing and delivery fees.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need 500 cubic feet, which is about 18.5 cubic yards. Fill-dirt weighs differently based on moisture and compaction, so that equals roughly 20 to 25 tons of delivered fill-dirt for planning purposes. When ordering, add 5-10% extra to account for settlement and handling.

Fill-dirt alone is usually not the best finished base for driveways in Cottonwood Heights because winter freeze-thaw and spring snowmelt can cause saturation and settling. For long-term stability, contractors typically place compacted fill-dirt for grading then cap it with a free-draining layer like crusher-run or road base before paving. If you plan an unpaved driveway, use well-compacted lift layers and consider adding a drainage layer to reduce frost heave.

You can buy screened fill-dirt through Hello Gravel, which connects to local suppliers that often offer screened material—add screening requests in the Order Notes. Typical requirements include a 3-ton minimum order with standard delivery in 2+ business days; delivery fees may be waived in many areas but vary by supplier and address, so check your zip code and checkout for exact fees and lead times. If you need screened or specific gradation, request it upfront so the supplier can confirm availability.

Yes, contractors can compact fill-dirt on slopes, but it requires experienced crews and the right equipment for safety and effectiveness. Small slopes and spot fills are often compacted with a plate compactor or walk-behind roller, while larger slope projects use excavators for placement and a vibratory roller or small sheepsfoot roller in lifts of 6 to 8 inches. Steeper grades may need terracing, geotextile, or engineered fills—consult a contractor or geotechnical engineer for steep-site plans.

Fill-dirt is cohesive and useful for raising grades, but it does not drain as well as crushed rock, so prolonged saturation from snowmelt or irrigation can lead to softening and settlement. In Cottonwood Heights, where spring snowmelt can be significant, plan for subsurface drainage (drain tiles, gravel trenches) or a drainage layer under topsoil to keep water away from compacted fill. For wet areas, consider specifying free-draining backfill or adding drain courses to improve long-term performance.

Properly placed and compacted fill-dirt can serve as a subbase for many years, but it will often experience some settlement during the first 6 to 12 months. Longevity depends on compaction quality, drainage, and traffic loads; for patios and walkways with light loads, a compacted fill-dirt base capped with a crushed stone layer can last a long time. For driveways or heavy loads, using a structural base like compacted road base or crusher-run over the fill is recommended for better durability.

For retaining wall backfill in Cottonwood Heights, crusher-run or free-draining aggregate is usually better because it sheds water and reduces hydrostatic pressure behind the wall. Fill-dirt is acceptable for non-structural, landscaped areas but holds moisture and can increase pressure and settlement risks near walls. For structural retaining walls, builders commonly use drain rock and geogrid as specified by an engineer to ensure stability in the local freeze-thaw and runoff conditions.

Large fills, significant grade changes, or work near slopes and waterways often trigger permitting and engineering requirements in Cottonwood Heights. Check with the Cottonwood Heights Building and Planning Department before starting major fills; they may require a soils report, engineered fill plan, or erosion control measures depending on scope and site conditions. When in doubt, get a geotechnical assessment—this protects your project and helps avoid costly rework.

Typical delivered pricing for commercial-grade fill-dirt in Cottonwood Heights commonly falls between $15 and $40 per ton, which translates roughly to $23 to $54 per cubic yard depending on moisture and compaction. Prices can rise in spring and early summer when demand is highest after winter, and they vary by supplier, haul distance, and stock levels. For an exact quote, check your zip code on Hello Gravel, because delivery fees, minimums, and next-day options affect final pricing.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellograve3dev.wpengine.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.

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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.