Fill Dirt in Washington, WI

Typical delivered prices for fill-dirt in the West Wisconsin area vary with local supply, moisture content, and distance to site; expect a broad range roughly $8 to $30 per ton delivered, though exact quotes come from local suppliers. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum, standard delivery runs 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee.

Fill-dirt is best used as a structural subgrade or to raise grades, not as a final wearing surface. For driveways use compacted fill-dirt in 4-8" lifts as the subgrade then place a granular base (3/4" crushed stone) and a wearing course on top; for yard fill, use screened, low-organic fill-dirt and compact in lifts; for foundation backfill prefer free-draining granular material near footings and save fill-dirt for bulk backfill away from the footing to reduce frost heave risk.

Use this rule: cubic yards = area (sq ft) * (inches/12) / 27. For a 50 x 100 ft lot (5,000 sq ft) one inch of fill is about 15.4 cubic yards (roughly 20 tons assuming 1.3 tons per cubic yard). For a 1/4-acre (10,890 sq ft) one inch of fill is about 33.6 cubic yards (roughly 44 tons at 1.3 tons per cubic yard).

Some local suppliers and haulers can offer same-day or next-business-day delivery within city limits, but this depends on truck availability and supplier schedules. Hello Gravel's platform shows real-time availability by zip code; our minimum order is 3 tons and many deliveries in the region include free delivery, though some areas or rush options may carry a delivery fee—check your quote for details.

Fill-dirt will settle and can be affected by freeze-thaw cycles, especially if it contains fines or organics; expect initial settlement within the first season and plan to monitor and top-up low spots. For driveways and grading, periodic regrading or adding more surface aggregate every 1-3 years is common, and deeper re-compaction may be needed after significant settlement or heavy rain events.

Fill-dirt is designed to raise grade and fill voids but is not usually a durable wearing surface; crushed stone and limestone screenings make better structural bases and surfaces for driveways because they drain and lock together. Topsoil is for planting and should not be used under foundations or driveways; for foundation backfill and drainage use granular materials, reserving fill-dirt for bulk grade work where compaction and settlement are managed.

Yes. Contact the City of Washington and Ozaukee County building or zoning office to check for grading, driveway, or fill permits and local erosion control requirements. For large disturbances (for example more than one acre) also review Wisconsin DNR stormwater rules and include sediment controls like silt fence and stabilized entrances as required by local ordinance.

Small residential jobs typically use a plate compactor for lifts up to 4-6" and a vibrating roller or walk-behind roller for larger areas; a skid steer or excavator is common for spreading. For structural pads or close-to-foundation work hire a contractor who can do lift-by-lift compaction, perform or arrange a soil test if needed, and meet any local permit or inspection requirements.

Clear and level a staging area, mark underground utilities and the desired dump location, and ensure at least a 12-foot wide access for dump trucks. Add delivery notes at checkout (gates, low-hanging wires, or spreading requests); drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but that service is not guaranteed.

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.

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://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.