Fill Dirt in Draper, UT

Fill-dirt is generally clean soil used to raise grades, fill low spots, and support landscaping or foundation backfill. In Draper, fill-dirt is commonly used to build up yard elevations, level lots before landscaping, or to fill trenches; it is not usually the finished surface for driveways or pads without a structural base on top.

To raise 1,000 square feet by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards of material, which converts to roughly 20 to 25 tons of fill-dirt depending on moisture and compaction. We recommend ordering a bit extra (5-10%) to account for settling and compaction during placement.

Typical delivered prices for basic fill-dirt in the Draper area usually fall in the range of about $8 to $18 per ton, depending on supplier, haul distance, and material quality. Final pricing can vary by season and by minimum order (Hello Gravel minimum is 3 tons), so request a local quote for an exact cost.

Many local suppliers and haulers deliver fill-dirt to Draper and some offer optional tailgate spreading at the driver's discretion; Hello Gravel lets you request this at checkout but spreading is not guaranteed. Compaction is a separate service often provided by landscaping or grading contractors rather than standard delivery drivers, so plan to hire a contractor or rent compaction equipment if you need professional compaction.

Fill-dirt can be used to raise and grade a site, but for a stable building pad or driveway in Draper’s clay and freeze-thaw soils you should use engineered structural fill and a compacted base (crushed rock or road base) on top. For any structural or building foundation work we recommend a geotechnical review or following local building codes to specify the right fill and compaction procedures.

Fill-dirt will compact to an extent, but its stability depends on particle size, moisture, and compaction effort; it is best used as bulk fill or to raise grades. For a stable surface like a driveway or patio, crusher fines or well-graded road base compacted in lifts is usually a better choice in West Utah’s freeze-thaw climate.

Yes—Draper may require permits for substantial grading, changes to drainage, retaining walls, or work that affects setbacks and stormwater runoff. Small landscape fills often do not need a permit, but you should check with Draper City building and planning departments before starting larger grading or fill projects to avoid code issues.

Fill-dirt used as a driveway surface without a compacted structural base will typically show ruts, erosion, and settlement within one to a few seasons under vehicle traffic. Proper installation with compaction and a crushed-stone wearing surface can last many years; without that, expect more frequent touch-ups.

Because freeze-thaw cycles and poor drainage can cause heaving and settlement, you should address drainage when using fill-dirt in Draper. Adding geotextile fabric for separation, installing subdrains where water collects, and placing a well-draining base layer under traffic areas are common practices to improve long-term performance.

Picking up fill-dirt from a supplier yard can save you on delivery fees and may lower the per-ton cost, but you must provide suitable vehicles and labor to load and haul. Delivered loads are more convenient and often priced per ton including haul; savings for pickup vary but are often modest for small orders once you factor in time, equipment, and multiple trips.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers in the Draper area, and many local landscaping and grading contractors offer installation, spreading, and compaction services. If you need help finding contractors with experience on Draper soils, contact our team for vendor recommendations and quotes tailored to your address.

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!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellograve3dev.wpengine.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.