Fill Dirt in Glendale, WI

Delivered prices for basic unscreened fill-dirt in Glendale commonly range from about $18 to $35 per ton, while screened or cleaner fill can run $30 to $50 per ton depending on supplier and truck access. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order, and some suppliers may add short-load or minimum delivery fees (often $50 to $150); check your zip code for exact pricing and available next-day options.

For freeze-thaw areas around Glendale, use low-organic, well-graded fill dirt that compacts well and sheds water, or consider a granular mix (fill dirt with sand/gravel) for improved drainage. For load-bearing bases, many contractors prefer class 5 road base or crushed stone over plain fill dirt as the top layer, reserving fill dirt for grade-raising and non-structural fills.

Large imports or significant changes in grade can trigger local permitting, stormwater, or erosion-control requirements in Glendale, especially near waterways or in regulated neighborhoods. Always check with Glendale Building or Public Works before ordering large loads; our team can help you identify when to contact the city and what information to have on hand.

Best practice is to place fill-dirt in 4" to 6" lifts and compact each lift thoroughly; small projects can use a plate or jumping jack compactor while larger areas benefit from a vibratory roller. Contractors watch moisture closely (not too wet or dry) to reach good compaction, and may test density for bigger jobs; tell your contractor about local freeze-thaw concerns so they can plan drainage and lift thickness.

Loose fill-dirt in Glendale typically weighs about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard; a good rule of thumb is about 1.3 tons/yd3 but vary by moisture and compaction. Example: raising a 2-car driveway (approx. 20' x 20') by 6" needs about 7.4 cubic yards or roughly 9.5 to 10.5 tons; a 1,000 sq ft area at 4" depth needs about 12.3 cubic yards or about 15 to 16 tons. Always order 10% to 20% extra to allow for compaction and settling.

Yes, many local suppliers offer both screened (fewer rocks and debris) and unscreened fill-dirt; screened material is cleaner but typically costs more. Hello Gravel schedules deliveries by contracted trucking partners; drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion if requested at checkout, but spreading is not guaranteed and you should plan for separate spreading or mechanical grading if you need precise placement.

Freeze-thaw can cause some settling, frost heave, and surface irregularities if fill contains fines or organic matter; well-compacted, granular fill with good drainage minimizes those effects. Expect to do light regrading or top-up in the first 1 to 2 seasons, and consider a surface layer of crushed stone or proper paving to protect the fill and reduce maintenance.

Fill-dirt is best for raising grade and filling voids but is not the ideal load-bearing or drainage layer; crushed stone and class 5 road base provide better compaction, load distribution, and drainage for driveways or pads. Topsoil is for planting and should not be used under structures; for Glendale's freeze-thaw conditions, use fill-dirt only for bulk raising and finish structural bases with engineered aggregates or road base.

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.