Fill Dirt in Solomon, AZ

Fill-dirt is native or quarried soil used to raise or level ground, fill low spots, and support landscaping. In Solomon's hot, arid conditions it is commonly used to build up yards, pad sites, and approach areas before topping with gravel or sod. Because local suppliers source regionally, texture and color can vary.

Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and material quality, but delivered fill-dirt in West Arizona commonly ranges roughly $12 to $35 per ton, or about $15 to $45 per cubic yard as an estimate. Remote or small towns like Solomon may see higher delivery fees or minimums because trucks travel farther, so check your zip code for an exact quote.

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons. Standard delivery is typically 2 or more business days with pricing shown at checkout; next-day delivery may be available for an extra fee if ordered before noon CST. In small communities like Solomon, delivery fees can apply if local suppliers are limited, so review the quote and delivery notes before confirming.

Use these compacted estimates for 100 square feet: 2 inches ≈ 0.62 cubic yards (≈ 0.74 tons), 4 inches ≈ 1.23 cubic yards (≈ 1.48 tons), 6 inches ≈ 1.85 cubic yards (≈ 2.22 tons). These use an estimated compacted density of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard; actual weight can vary with moisture and soil composition, so order a little extra for compaction and settlement.

Fill-dirt is good for raising grade and filling low spots but is generally not the ideal final driving surface. For driveways and structural pads in hot, arid areas, use fill-dirt to build grade and then place a compacted crushed-stone or engineered base (crusher-run or class II roadbase) on top for strength, drainage, and longevity. For foundations, engineered fill and compaction testing may be required by a structural engineer or local permit office.

For a driveway base, avoid plain fill-dirt as the final layer. A base that compacts well in arid climates typically contains a mix of coarse sand, small gravel, and fines (a crusher-run or 3/4" minus crushed stone) that locks together and sheds water. Use fill-dirt for bulk grade work, then cap with a properly graded aggregate for the driving surface.

Fill-dirt can compact well if placed in thin lifts (4 to 6 inches) and mechanically compacted with proper moisture, but loose or uncompacted fill will wash or rut in heavy desert storms. In Solomon's flash-flood prone areas, protect built-up soil with erosion control measures such as rip-rap, vegetative cover, or a gravel cap; avoid placing fill in natural drainage paths without permits.

Fill-dirt is best for bulk elevation changes and non-structural fills, but it lacks the interlocking strength and drainage of crusher-run. Crusher-run (or crushed stone) is preferred for driveway bases because it compacts tightly and sheds water. Engineered fill is specified and tested for structural pads and foundations where compaction, gradation, and bearing capacity are critical.

Possibly. Small projects often don't need permits, but raising grade near property lines, floodplains, easements, or in commercial zones can trigger permitting or drainage reviews. Contact the Solomon town office or your county building and planning department, and check HOA rules if applicable; always call 811 before any digging to locate utilities.

If fill-dirt is not capped with a stable base, expect rutting, dust, and washouts during storms that will require periodic regrading and topping. With proper compaction and a gravel or crusher-run surface cap, a base for light vehicle use can last several years with occasional maintenance like regrading and adding surface material. Regularly inspect slopes and drainage after storms to prevent erosion.

Solomon is a small community, so local supplier options may be limited; many suppliers and haulers serve Solomon from nearby towns in West Arizona. Hello Gravel can check availability in your zip code and connect you to local suppliers and trucking partners; if compaction or spreading is needed, request it at checkout and consider hiring a local landscaper or earthwork contractor to place and compact the material properly.

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.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellograve3dev.wpengine.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.